Quick Summary: Most garden fruits and vegetables need bee pollination to produce crops. Attract pollinators by planting nectar flowers near your vegetables throughout the growing season. For indoor gardens, hand-pollinate using a small brush to transfer pollen between flowers. Read time: 10 min | Experience level: Beginner to intermediate Jump to: |Why Pollination is Needed …
Quick Summary: A complete guide to stocking your pantry for Mexican cooking, from everyday meals to holiday celebrations. Covers dried chiles, spices, masa, canned goods, and specialty ingredients. Includes guidance on where to source ingredients and how to substitute when needed. Built from years of cooking with friends from the Bajío region of Mexico and …
Quick Summary: Mulch protects vegetable and fruit plants from winter cold by insulating the soil. Straw works well for strawberries and garlic. Wood chips suit berry shrubs. Apply 2 to 4 inches in late fall before the ground freezes. Read time: 10 min | Experience level: Beginner Jump to: What Is Mulch? | What Needs …
Have a kid in college or a loved one living abroad? This holiday season, let them know you’re thinking of them by sending a themed holiday care package filled with homemade treats and other goodies. Below, you’ll find 7 festive recipes that ship well. Jump to: Chocolate Cherry Bark | Pumpkin Seed Brittle | Zucchini …
Quick Summary: The Pesco Mediterranean diet combines the heart-healthy principles of traditional Mediterranean eating with an emphasis on fish and seafood as the primary protein source, plus intermittent fasting for weight loss and metabolic health. This guide covers key foods, the role of fasting, comparisons to other diets, and recipes to get started. Jump to: …
Quick Summary: Eight martini variations from classic to creative, including espresso martinis, fruit martinis, and a savory tomato martini. Covers what a martini actually is, plus recipes using homemade shrub syrups and simple syrups. Jump to: What is a Martini? | Espresso Martinis | Fruit Martinis | Tea Martini | Savory Martinis | How to …
The seed catalogs all start coming to the mailbox in late Winter and that means it’s time to dream of your perfect garden. It’s going to be different this year right? Well gardening has a ton of benefits, even when it’s not perfect, and these gift ideas are perfect for your favorite gardener and their …
Make the holidays extra festive with one of my favorite twists on the classic: a peppermint espresso martini! The perfect boozy pick-me-up to serve after a long family dinner, your guests will love this sweet and minty holiday cocktail. Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients | Directions Peppermint Espresso Martini Ingredients Espresso martini… but make it …
Neighborhood cats often treat garden beds like litter boxes. Beyond the unpleasantness of grabbing cat feces while weeding, there are real concerns: cat waste carries pathogens, digging damages plants, and cats kill billions of songbirds annually. You don’t need poison or traps to control cats in the garden. These eight humane methods make your garden …
Quick Summary: Thin beef slices stuffed with prosciutto, pine nuts, Pecorino Romano, garlic, and parsley, then simmered for hours in robust tomato sauce. A Sicilian/Neapolitan celebration dish featured in “The Bear.” The braciole flavors the sauce; the sauce tenderizes the braciole. Serve with rigatoni. Developed with Italian friend Gloria Baldino. Prep: 30 min | Cook: …
Quick Summary: Turmeric tea tastes best when blended with complementary ingredients like ginger, cinnamon, citrus, or black pepper. These 13 blend recipes range from simple steeping blends to simmered golden milk lattes. Black pepper and fats like milk help your body absorb curcumin more effectively. Recipe for Spicy Turmeric Tea: Prep: 5 min. | Cook: …
Quick Summary: Pozole rojo is a classic Mexican stew of pork and hominy in a red chile broth, slow-cooked until the flavors meld. This recipe comes from a friend in the Bajío region of Mexico. Made in large batches for celebrations and crowds. The garnishes (radishes, cabbage, lime, avocado, hot sauce) make the dish. Prep: …
Quick Summary: Salmon roasted with a mayonnaise coating that turns golden and tangy under the broiler. Only 2 to 3 ingredients, ready in 15 minutes. Serve with salsa macha for heat and crunch. Slow carb compliant. Prep: 10 min | Cook: 15 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | Best Salmon | Salsa Macha …
Quick Summary: Mexican chile oil is a crispy, smoky condiment made with fried dried peppers, garlic, peanuts, and sesame seeds — Mexico’s answer to chili crisp. Smoky, crunchy, and endlessly versatile. Use it on tacos, eggs, pizza, or straight from the jar. Prep: 10 min | Cook: 10 min | Makes: 2 cups Jump to: …
Quick Summary: A free-form tart with spiced apples and sharp cheddar cheese on a buttery, flaky crust. This New England combination is easier than pie and makes a beautiful addition to the Thanksgiving table. Prep time: 30 minutes | Cook time: 40 minutes | Serves: 6 Jump to: RECIPE | Galette vs Crostata | Ingredients …