by Denise Keniston | Jul 17, 2023 | Gardening, Roasted Vegetables, Side Dish, Spring, Vegetables
Roasted Asparagus Tender asparagus is one of the first vegetables harvested in Spring and is a celebration of warmer days to come. The vibrant spears cook up in only about 15 minutes and are a Spring favorite! I love roasted asparagus. It is my favorite way to prepare...
by Denise Keniston | Jul 17, 2023 | Gardening, Herbs, Summer
HOW TO GROW AND PREPARE BASIL Basil is the namesake of this blog, so I guess it’s obvious how much we love it! This easy-to-grow herb finds its way into many of our summer dishes and is a delight to grow! Walk into my kitchen garden, and you’ll catch the...
by Denise Keniston | Jul 16, 2023 | Gardening, Summer
HOW TO GROW AND PREPARE TOMATOES Growing tomatoes is like having your own little edible treasure hunt in the garden as you eagerly anticipate the days when those vibrant red fruits burst into the garden, ready to be plucked and devoured. Are you eager to learn the art...
by Denise Keniston | Jul 11, 2023 | Gardening, Summer, Vegetables
HOW TO GROW AND PREPARE SNAP PEAS When I think of Spring, my mind drifts to snap peas growing in the garden – a symbol of emerging from a prolonged winter and the refreshing feeling of new, sweet, and tender garden peas. New, tender, and sweet, I adore snap...
by Denise Keniston | Jul 7, 2023 | Lettuce, Salads, Spring
Lettuce, Watermelon Radish & Stuffed Pea Pods This young lettuces salad features watermelon radish and stuffed pea pads. Fresh and bright, it’s popular for brunch, dinner, or lunch! This salad is right up my alley! It combines the last of the young lettuces...