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Botanical Brews at the U.S. National Arboretum
Catching up on some recent events--one that was new and fun was the Botanical Brews evening at the USNA--what a setting for a party! Last spring, they erected wonderful bamboo…
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From Paprika Seeds to Paprikash
It’s satisfying to have an idea in January, start seeds in March and help a plant flourish. It’s even more satisfying to turn that fruit into a dish for a…
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Kitchen Gardening
Freezer Tips for Fresh Produce
Instead of canning, here are some easy methods for freezing some of your end-of-the season fruits and vegetables. A few minutes spent freezing now, means garden-fresh meals in the middle…
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Kitchen Gardening
Eight Great Tomatoes from 2018
What were the top tomatoes in your vegetable garden this season? Here are the eight great varieties that made this summer especially tomatoey for me.
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Celebrate the Foods, Plants and Folkways of the Southern United States
We are gearing up for the 29th Annual Herb Harvest Fall Festival 2018 and Lavish Herbal Feast 6 PM October 4, 2018.The Herb Harvest Fall Festival Workshop is October 5…
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Kitchen Gardening
A ‘Nu’ Pumpkin Spice for Fall
Even if you can’t imagine a new pumpkin spice flavor this season, you have to try this one. The ‘NuMex Pumpkin Spice’ jalapeno pepper is guaranteed to add a little…
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Low Country Excursion
I recently spent nearly a week in South Carolina doing research for my upcoming program: "Exploring Traditional Southern Ingredients and Lowcountry Cooking". Here are a few places I visited.
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Kitchen Gardening
Home Grown Soybeans for Snacking
Green beans, yellow wax beans and filet beans are the typical vegetable garden pods. Soybeans are another easy-to-grow bean for added interest to your garden and plate.
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Eggplant is a Surprise Cake Ingredient
If it's harvest time in your vegetable garden, it's time to let your family eat cake -- with one surprise ingredient.
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Lemon Basil in the Kitchen
Basil is to tomatoes what lemon basil is to peaches. Of course, this delightful lemon-flavored herb is wonderful with other seasonal foods, however it just complements a peach like nothing…