Herb-centric Recipes
January 18, 2016From basil to thyme, nature’s zest is more than a sideshow. Try some of our online recipes using your favorite backyard flavorings to change up your summer meals.
Recipe: Herbed Wild Rice Casserole
January 18, 2016This casserole is great as a side dish or the main course.
Basil’s Haunting Tale
October 14, 2015Basil plays a starring role in this spooky story of forbidden love, murder and ghosts.
Everything You Need to Know About Harvesting Herbs
May 19, 2014Whether used for medicinal or culinary purposes, herbs are the darlings of our farm gardens. Pick the highest-quality herbs possible with these harvesting tips.
Tomato Aspic
July 31, 2013Photo by Judith Hausman Try this for dinner. Another heat wave, after a very brief breather, brought to mind a cool dish I haven’t had in years: aspic. The jellied beef or chicken consommé my mom tried out on me as a child was not an experience I wanted to repeat, but a wiggly-style […]
Roasted Tomato and Basil Cheese
June 28, 2013This cheese spread made from garden ingredients adds a tasty addition to any appetizer spread.
Penne with Asparagus, Peas and Basil
February 27, 2012Mingle the green produce of spring in this pasta dish that is sure to be a family hit.
Zucchini-basil Soup
June 20, 2011Puree zucchini, basil and other farm-fresh ingredients for a refreshing summer soup.
All Herbs, All the Time
December 8, 2010It’s time to pull out, tidy up and harvest thoroughly for the last time. In the suburbs, our landscape is all soft greys and browns now. From my herb garden, I had sage and parsley for the Thanksgiving turkey stuffing and some rosemary for the carrots, but of course, the basil has already been frosted.
