Like any homegrown fruit or vegetable, herbs are at their best when they are freshly picked from the garden. Growing your own herbs not only gives you a sense of fulfillment but also, more important, helps you reduce food cost. But when you have too many herbs on hand and just want to save them for later, what are the ways to keep them from spoiling too quickly?
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Five Creative Ways to Use Edible Flowers
In this edited extract from their beautiful book Root to Bloom, authors Jocelyn Cross and Mat Pember write about the medicinal, magical, and culinary properties of edible flowers. Continue reading “Five Creative Ways to Use Edible Flowers”
Seasonal Planting Guide
By planting seasonally, you can avoid a slew of potential problems. For instance, vegetables growing out of season are far more vulnerable to insect attack and fungal diseases. Use this planting guide, including a visual reference at the bottom of the post, to help you choose plants that will grow most optimally in each season of the year. Continue reading “Seasonal Planting Guide”
Porcini Caramel and Chestnut Cake Recipe
Hayley McKee is not only one of the rising stars of the cake world, but surely one of the most original. Who else would have dreamt of and succeeded in making flavour combos like beetroot rose truffle, lavender bay leaf, pumpkin bourbon crunch, and porcini caramel and chestnut cake? Continue reading “Porcini Caramel and Chestnut Cake Recipe”