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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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    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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    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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    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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    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…