Quick Summary: Root bound tomatoes have roots circling into a dense mat from being in a too-small container too long. Signs include roots spilling from drainage holes, stunted growth, and […]
Tomato Plants that are Root Bound: How to Fix Them Read Post »
Quick Summary: Grow bags are reusable for multiple seasons if cleaned and stored properly. After harvest, remove soil, scrub the bag, soak in warm soapy water, rinse, and dry completely
Reuse Grow Bags for Tomatoes: Cleaning, Storage, and Soil Tips Read Post »
Quick Summary: Pan-seared scallops with a fennel crust served over creamy lemon orzo with capers. Impressive enough for date night, quick enough for a weeknight. Orzo gives you the texture
Seared Scallops with Lemon Caper Orzo Read Post »
Quick Summary: Grow bags offer excellent drainage and air pruning for tomato roots. Use 7-10 gallon bags for determinate varieties, 15-20 gallons for indeterminate. The porous fabric dries out faster
Tomatoes in Grow Bags: Sizes, Setup, and Growing Tips Read Post »
Quick Summary: A classic Southern banana pudding made with homemade vanilla custard, Nilla wafers, sliced bananas, and whipped cream instead of meringue. Creamy, not too sweet, and easier than the
Southern Banana Pudding with Whipped Cream (No Meringue) Read Post »
Quick Summary: A creamy rustic Italian stew with cannellini beans, andouille sausage, and Tuscan kale in a velvety broth. High protein, nutrient-dense, and compliant with slow-carb diets. Comes together in
Italian White Bean, Kale, and Sausage Stew (Slow Carb) Read Post »
Signs of Nutritional Deficiencies in Heirloom Tomato Seedlings and solutions to help prevent a range of tomato diseases
Quick Summary: Leggy tomato seedlings are caused by insufficient light, excessive heat, overcrowding, or starting seeds too early. Fix them by moving grow lights closer, reducing temperature after germination, thinning
Leggy Tomato Seedlings? Causes and Fixes Read Post »
Quick Summary: Phenology uses nature’s signals (blooming plants, migrating birds, emerging insects) to determine optimal planting times. For tomatoes in Zone 4-5, wait until Memorial Day regardless of warm spring
Alcohol can certainly be part of a low carb diet, but it pays to know how each type of alcohol is metabolized and what is to be avoided
Alcohol on a Low-Carb Diet: What You Need to Know Read Post »
Quick Summary: Ponche navideño is Mexico’s traditional Christmas punch, a warm, spiced fruit drink simmered with tejocote, guava, cinnamon, and piloncillo. Served throughout Las Posadas (the nine-day celebration leading to
Ponche: Traditional Mexican Christmas Drink (Plus Regional Variations) Read Post »
When I work with blending my HeathGlen teas for the farmers market, I have to be particularly careful with additions to white tea, as it is a light tea that
White Tea Cocktail with Cucumber, Honey, and Thyme Read Post »
Thumbprint cookies are one of the easiest cookies to make along with being one of most flexible and festive. Change out the chocolate sprinkles for a different color and change
Chocolate Sprinkle Thumbprint Cookies: Nutella & Dulce de Leche Fillings Read Post »
Cornmeal gives these cookies a whole-grain crunch, similar to a cornmeal biscuit. Adding the lime jelly (or other flavor of jelly or preserves) adds sweetness without the predominant sugary taste
Savory Cornmeal Thumbprint Cookies: Holiday Baking Read Post »
Thumbprint cookies are iconic around Christmas time and no other cookies can compete with the simplicity and amount of flexibility in flavors they offer. These ginger-spiced thumbprint cookies can be
Ginger-Spiced Thumbprint Cookies with Champagne Jelly Read Post »
These savory Thumbprint Cookies are perfect for family or friends who don’t care for traditional sweet cookies. They are made with cheddar and parmesan cheese and then filled with hot
Savory Thumbprint Cookies with Hot Pepper Jelly Read Post »
Chocolate and peanut butter is a combination that never gets old. Add a raspberry jam filling to these soft chocolate thumbprint cookies and you have a trifecta of flavor! Simple,
Chocolate Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies Read Post »
These shortbread thumbprint cookies are filled with a bright, citrusy lemon filling and then dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for spring baking or for an Easter treat. The lemon filling can
Thumbprint Cookies with a Lemon Filling Read Post »
If you’re stressing about gravy this Thanksgiving, stop. Gravy can be a handful because it’s usually the last thing to make, and you want to serve it hot. Make this
Turkey Gravy, Make-Ahead Stock, & Gravy Rescue Tips Read Post »
Cauliflower is a mainstay of many low carb diets. There are many different ways to prepare it however, and this simple baked cauliflower dish becomes special with the robust additions
Low Carb Baked Cauliflower with Saffron & Olives Read Post »
Thanksgiving feasts often end up with dried out leftover turkey. A quick way to rescue dry turkey is to make a simple open faced turkey sandwich smothered with gravy. This
Red Eye Gravy on Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich Read Post »
Quick Summary: Mexico’s comfort food classic: toasted noodles in a savory tomato-chipotle broth. This version adds leftover turkey for protein, making it a complete meal. The toasting step is essential,
Sopa de Fideo: Mexican Noodle Soup with Leftover Turkey Read Post »
Looking for a gift for that person in your life who can’t get enough of cooking and eating oysters, lobster, fish, crab, mussels and all the other seafood under the
Best Gifts for Seafood Lovers for Any Budget Read Post »
When I first started my slow carb diet (4-hour body diet) years ago, frozen spinach with a lot of butter and salt was my go-to greens dish. While spinach is
Low Carb Korean Spinach: Easy Recipe Read Post »
Whatever the occasion, you can’t go wrong with these popular gift ideas for that friend or family member who loves to prepare Mexican food. Whether they’re a beginner or advanced
Gift Ideas for Mexican Food Lovers: Equipment, Books or Classes Read Post »
Quick Summary: Don’t throw out those pumpkin seeds. Boil, season, and roast them for a crunchy, healthy snack or garnish. This recipe uses smoked paprika and garlic, with Mexican spice
How to Roast and Season Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) Read Post »
Quick Summary: A collection of traditional Mexican recipes for Día de los Muertos, Christmas, and other celebrations. From slow-simmered pozole and homemade tamales to mole, flan, and champurrado. Includes links
Traditional Mexican Celebration Recipes Read Post »
Calabaza en Tacha (aka candied pumpkin) is one of the traditional treats served on Mexico’s Day of the Dead Celebration, “Dia de Muertos”. The flavor is similar to what is
Calabaza en Tacha (Candied Pumpkin) Recipe Read Post »
Strata is basically an egg casserole with varied fillings and a creamy custard base. It is often likened to a bread pudding. This breakfast strata is filled with swiss chard
Make-Ahead Breakfast Strata (Casserole) with Swiss Chard & Sausage Read Post »
