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ArticleSummer Fruits: From Salads to Shortcakes
When I eat a dead-ripe peach, it is usually over the sink with the juice dripping down my chin and hands. When I am feeling more civilized, I do enjoy…
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ArticlePesto alla Genovese
For centuries, Italians have made pesto with a mortar and pestle, hence the name pesto from the verb pestare, which means to pound or grind. Pesto prepared in this manner…
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Kitchen GardeningThe Essential Ingredient of Pesto is Basil
Often referred to as Pesto alla Genovese, the essential ingredients of pesto are an Italian green basil (preferably ‘Genoa Green’ or something similar), olive oil, garlic, parmesan, and pine nuts.…
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ArticleHerbal Dessert Recipes
As chefs, lecturers, writers, and consultants on the herbal arts, we are always encouraging people to use herbs in both traditional and innovative ways. Several years ago, we embarked upon…
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ArticleUnited States National Arboretum Celebrates Hops, Herb of the Year 2018
Once a month, during the gardening season the Herb Society of America sponsors "Under the "Arbor", a series of herb-related events held at the US National Arboretum. Last weekend we…
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ArticleHow to Plant Perennial Horseradish
If you’re looking for something a little different to plant this season, why not try one of the oldest perennial herbs around? The large leaves of horseradish plants add structure…
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ArticleSix Seed Selections to Sow for the Summer Season
While you are considering which seeds to order for this coming season, here are a few favorites that I have been growing for many years. While I try new plant…
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Kitchen GardeningTortilla Soup–Comfort Food
There is nothing like a bowl of nourishing hot soup on a cold winter day, especially a grey, damp rainy day that sort of seeps into the bones in your…
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ArticlePickled Garlic is a Perfect Present
Instead of going with ordinary gifts for the holidays, make something special. Even if you’re not a whiz in the kitchen, you can whip up this delicacy with just four…
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ArticleEarly December Garden to Kitchen
We have had a mild autumn/winter season thus far in my zone 7 Maryland garden. Still able to do chores in the garden and bring in bounty to create warming…
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