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...
by Denise Keniston | Jun 30, 2023 | Dressing and Dips
Ripe Mango, Vegan Mozzarella and Young Lettuces Salad Experimentation and creativity are at play with this tasty and textured early spring salad. I used what was in the fridge, whipped up a vinaigrette dressing and the rest is history! When the early signs of spring...
