4 Foods that Boost Soil Nitrogen
December 8, 2014Plants in the legume family have the ability to fix nitrogen in your farm’s soil, but these four crops will feed you, too.
What Are You Planting This Year? 5 Unique Edibles to Try
February 27, 2014Browsing through “The Cook’s Garden” fills me with inspiration for the coming season, and I’ve already got my wish list jotted down to prove it.
7 Diseases that Could Be Killing Your Beans
January 31, 2014Down on your legume luck? Identify what could be plaguing your crop and take steps right away to remedy the situation.
Shaved Asparagus Salad With Strawberry Dressing
May 10, 2013Raw asparagus might seem like a surprising choice, but when combined with sweet peas and fresh strawberries, it makes for a light and refreshing salad.
Parsnip Soup
March 20, 2013Photo by Judith Hausman Carrots can be boring; try some parsnips this spring instead! Signs of spring are sprouting: crocus and daffodil greens poking through the snow, hopping robins and birdsong in the air, longer days and ice-free ponds. And yet, a few more soups can still be enjoyed from last season’s root vegetables before […]
Eat Fresh: Spring Peapod Stirfry
June 6, 2012Here’s a basic law of food preservation that we too often forget in our family: Frozen zucchini is not red wine. Translation: Preserve what you need, eat it up over the course of the year, and start fresh the next season—especially when you freeze your garden bounty like we primarily do.
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.
