I can’t resist local fruit when I visit the few remaining orchards in my area this time of year. The incomparable perfume of the fuzzy peaches, the matte veil on the early yellow plums, the blushing nectarines and the dripping tender melons all get me thinking of the kitchen. There are just so many of […]
Hand-blended herbal teas are all the rage at farmers’ markets. Here’s how to grow and mix teas that will fly off your sales table.
The cover price may seem steep, but if you get your green thumbs on this book, you’ll never need to buy another herb volume of any kind again—no joke.
You may choose to base a garden design on one of many themes. I love the idea of gardening with the outlaws of the plant world.
Use essential oils and farm-grown herbs to make repellents for ants, flies, moths and other bugs that crawl and buzz.
Set your tea blends apart at market or at home by growing your own flavorful herbs.
As most farmstead chefs know, there’s more than one way to make pesto.
This week marks the annual seasonal potato ritual here at Inn Serendipity: We’re planting new potatoes while we eat through the remainder of last year’s spuds.
Living in the heart of Wisconsin cheese country, our cheese purchases fall into two categories: everyday cheeses and Sunday best.
In less than two hours you can have a flavor-filled chicken on the dinner table ready for carving.
