Roasted Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes
Tonight i roasted baby heirloom tomatoes with citrus-infused olive oil, agave nectar, and a dash of blond balsamic vinegar. The results were sweet and tangy, perfect for crackers, salads, and just eating by themselves. The recipe is easy and delicious…
Kale, Cauliflower, and a Happy Spring Garden in Oakland
My garden is excited for spring, and so am i… The purple dino kale is getting bigger every day, along with the lettuces and other assorted greens, and i’ve got heads of cauliflower the size of two fists! The rainbow…
Heirloom Tomato Canning: Soups, Sauces and Salsa
I got a new pressure canner! This means i can now use a dramatically larger range of ingredients for preserving. With the boiling-water-bath technique, only high-acidity or high-sugar foods can be made — tomato sauces, pickles, jams and jellies, etc….
East Bay Backyard Veggie Harvest
Fall harvest time! The garden is flourishing. In fact, it could really use some water. So far this year i have had an abundance of arugula, lettuce, kale, assorted herbs, and a few chilis. I’ve also got some chamomile starting…
Made in the Shade: Vegetable Gardening in NorCal
While a cabin in the forest is a scenic and peaceful place to live, such a setting presents a special set of challenges to the home vegetable gardener. First, it’s mostly shady. While this is perfect for redwoods, ferns and…
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