Whenever I hear someone say they don't like gnocchi, I wonder if it's because they've only had the dense, chewy flavorless lumps that occur when the dough is overworked. That's not how it should be. At its best, gnocchi is light and fluffy - …
Fresh Basil Pesto with Toasted Pine Nuts
Fresh Basil Pesto with Toasted Pine Nuts is a versatile recipe you can use in so many ways. Try tucking some under the skin when roasting bone-in chicken breasts - or simply toss your favorite pasta, gnocchi, noodles or roasted vegetables in it. My …
Choosing the Best Plants for Your Garden
Have you ever bought a really cool plant on impulse - only to find there is nowhere in your garden that really suits it? Guilty as charged here. I'm a bit of a plant collector myself and can usually "find" a good location for whatever I drag …
4 Questions to Ask When Planning Your Vegetable Garden
Well, it's FINALLY that time of year again. Time to start finalizing your vegetable garden plans. Are you in?? I have BIG goals for our vegetable garden this year. (If you ask my husband… I always do!) :) This will be our second full summer in …
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Pecan-Crusted Goat Cheese with Mixed Greens
Adding pecan-crusted goat cheese wheels to this otherwise simple salad really kicks up the "elegance factor." As a result, this is a great choice for small dinner parties or other special occasions. Ingredients: Goat Cheese Wheels: 1/2 cup …
Making Sense of Chicken Labels
Please note: This article was originally published in 2014. Current laws and regulations may be different. Few things get me as riled up as what is going on with food labeling these days. Thanks to legislators who care more about catering to …
Your Trusty Garden Journal
Do you keep a garden journal? I do. I received a beautiful blank gardening journal several years ago as a housewarming gift. By now, it is well worn and coffee stained - and filled with little details about my beloved daylilies, hostas, and future …
Beyond Skillets: 4 Must-Have Cast Iron Cookware Pieces
Cast iron skillets are so easy love. Whether inherited from a beloved grandmother, found at a bustling flea market, or purchased brand new, the origin of these durable and dependable skillets doesn’t really matter. Once one makes its way into your …
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Pomegranate Salad with Shaved Parmesan
This quick and easy salad looks so festive with bright red pomegranate seeds set against deep green Romain lettuce and shaved Parmesan cheese. Tossed in a homemade white balsamic salad dressing, it tastes as good as it looks. Salad …