Monthly Archives: August 2013

I love cauliflower! Surprisingly enough, so does the kid. I love it the most because of how long it lasts in the frig. It’s my go-to vegetable on quick dinner nights. I cut off several chunks, put them in a … Continue reading →

This parsley relative is the main ingredient in Fines Herbs alongside parsley, chives, tarragon, and sometimes marjoram. Those who are familiar with French cooking should already know about this underrated-culinary herb. We use it almost exclusively in scrambled eggs and … Continue reading →

Cilantro, you either love it or you hate it. Researchers are actually studying why that statement is true. The Huffington Post refers to a few different studies focusing on the chemical compounds of Cilantro, and if in fact our genes … Continue reading →

Everyone must grow carrots at least once in his or her lifetime, especially if you have children around. If you don’t have raised beds with fluffy soil, designate a large container for a crop of carrots. Carrots are a root … Continue reading →

C is for Citrus, too, but let’s not lump them all together. To me, that would be like saying C is for Californians. And I don’t want to sit next to that guy over there. So this C is for … Continue reading →

    I am including Brussels sprouts as a post for a few reasons. First, it starts with “B.” (Ha ha) Second, I have grown them. Third, I want to confess my failures as well as my successes. Theoretically, we … Continue reading →

Borage is a must-have herb for bees and foodies alike. Borage is a warm-season annual that is also sometimes called “the star flower.” If you like plants for their strangeness, borage will deliver. The spiny, prickly leaves are grayish, and … Continue reading →

Such a huge topic; so many fun kinds of beans to grow! In this post, I’ll stick to regular old snap beans; bush and pole, also known as green beans or string beans–although they come in several colors from yellow wax … Continue reading →

I am a bee keeper. How can I harness what I know about bees in the garden and convey it to keep on point? My goal here has been to keep a written archive on our day-to-day life that centers … Continue reading →

It’s here in my broccoli post where those of you who know me will find out just how insane I might be. As soon as my baby was eating cereal, I was blending organic steamed broccoli in her cereal every morning, … Continue reading →