13 years ago
The name just doesn’t do it justice. Fire roasted Poblanos, with mellow roasted garlic, toasted pumpkin seeds (Pepitas), and cilantro combine to make this vibrant green pesto a versatile, warm, …
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13 years ago
Based on a description of a dish I read, I tried to approximate this elegant vegetarian entrée. With complex flavors, this is very definitely not bland vegetarian fare. The chipotle peppers …
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13 years ago
I have a lovely “Cinderella” pumpkin from the cellar that is calling to me. It’s a bit large for one meal but I’ll certainly have uses for any leftovers. This …
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13 years ago
I’m loving the pseudo-cereals of late, and while I’ve done Quinoa before, this is a little different take. Perhaps this is a bit of a fussy presentation but after the …
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13 years ago
What makes it a Texas BBQ? While other parts of the country think of pork shoulder or ribs as BBQ, in Texas it means beef brisket and sausages. Smoked over mesquite, this is as authentic as I can get here in the suburbs of Chicago.
Starting seed indoors gives you a head start on the season. Read this guest post, and see how easy it is.
13 years ago
Buckwheat, despite the name, is not related to wheat or cereal at all but rather is in the same family as sorrel and rhubarb. This grain is no longer a commercially …
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13 years ago
Let’s talk Dirt(y)! What is soil?
Soil is a mix of eroded rock and organic matter. Over millions of years rock breaks down to tiny bits and may mix with …
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Great! You have picked out your location, now let’s consider of what type of garden to put in.
There are many styles of vegetable gardens. In the “old days” row …
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