Making my simple Tomato Jam recipe is a fabulous way to add a pop of flavor to your dishes. Tomato Jam is fantastic on toasted bread with Parmesan shards, used as a sandwich spread or to top a piece of grilled fish; just add a bit of olive oil and some Kalamata olives and you ... Read more
There is nothing like herbs fresh from the garden to bump up the flavor quotient of your summer foods. I will be celebrating all-things HERBS at the Arboretum on Saturday, July 20th from 11:00-1:00, register TODAY! Do you have a favorite herb? Mine is basil. I thought I would share one of my most-loved herb recipes; ... Read more
Sweet Basil is my favorite herb. The vibrant color and fragrant flavors of pepper, anise and mint make a delightful addition to many of my recipes. I grow plenty of this prolific herb in my garden every year to support my habit and my cooking classes. During the winter months I crave that fresh from ... Read more
Can I tell you how much I enjoy my herb and vegetable garden! I have a raised bed on the side of my house, right outside the kitchen door. When we moved into this house over 10 years ago, the bed was filled with unruly shrubbery and the soil quality was terrible. Over the years, ... Read more
