Rose Hip Jelly
All rose hips are edible and nutritious (offering one of the most concentrated sources of vitamin C) but, as with any fruit, some taste...
Lemon Verbena | An Herb with a Twist
Lemon Verbena is one of those herbs. One for the must-grow and learn to cook list. It’s fragrance is amazing, enough to send you...
Make the Best Ever Blueberry Pie
What I look forward to most in summer isn't just days at the beach and bare feet. It's more than my garden, the blooms...
How to Make a Cold Processed Fruit Shrub
One of my latest obsessions are cold brewed shrubs.
What’s a shrub? Only the most unlikely and equally as wonderful combination of fresh fruit,...
Pickled Beets 3 Ways
Tom Robbins wrote in his book, Jitterbug Perfume, “Breathe properly. Stay Curious. And eat your beets.”
If this is a recipe for a happy life,...
Cooking with Edible Flowers: Garden Fresh Summer Rolls & More
Looking for simple, easy ways to cook with edible flowers?
I have a few, all-time favorite recipes and tops on the list are summer rolls....
Purple Peach & Blackberry Pie
What happens when you pair purple peaches and blackberries in pie? Only the most amazing mouthful of summer.
Dare you ask what’s a purple peach?
We...
Kale and White Bean Pasta
To put it mildly, I'm bonkers about this dish. Obsessed may be a more appropriate description. It's my trusty, well-loved, go-to recipe, Kale and...
Crunchy, Quick Pickled Spicy Green Beans
Green beans straight off the vine are hands-down the best way to eat them. Only after you’ve had your fill is it time to...
Mom’s Brown Stew
Fall is here and so too is my mom’s brown stew. The seasons are like that, reminding me of foods I may not have...
Healthy Living: 3 Chai Tea Recipes for Any Season
A hot drink of something is always good no matter the season. Tea is no exception, particularly tea laden with healing herbs. In fact,...
Winter Harvest Stew with Carrot & Apple
This winter harvest stew with carrot and apple is a new family favorite. It’s really a stoup because it’s chock-full of veggies and it’s...
Spring Greens with Jicama, Cilantro & Lime
Do your taste buds rule the roost? I started thinking about cilantro and cumin and sunflower seeds and had to put them together. The...
Fall Forage: Cooking with Pomegranates
When isn’t it a good time to think about food and flowers? And this time of year, with the anticipation of a Thanksgiving meal...
Rapini Soup With Country Bread
Do you have a list of vegetables you wished you liked but don't? You know, the ones that are really good for you and...
Spinach & Curry Pizza
It’s time to put pizza back on the menu. This curry and spinach flatbread recipe will curb your guilt and wake up your taste...
Easy Tomato Salad
It's no secret that I'm a craver. I get wild hankerings for anything cruciferous, avocados, greens and new potatoes or freshly picked anything are easy...
Mulled Wine: Winter Comfort at its Best
This is not a recipe straight from the garden but it does define the season. Warm, rich flavors with a hint of sweet and...
Spring Onion Soup With Parmesan Crostini
It may sound like I'm stretching things a bit but, just like fine wine, onions are a reflection of region and soil type. You...
