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If there is one place in this entire world where I could spend the rest of my life playing in the dirt and never run out of things to plant or projects to work on, it would be at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. The grounds are simply beautiful. Even during the winter months there is always Read More >>
Last fall I snagged a great deal on butternut squash {$1 each}. I stocked up big time knowing once the cooler weather started to roll in I’d want some fresh vegetables for our meals without having to run to the grocery store to buy them at full price. Butternut squash is one of my favorite Read More >>
I totally get why they call it pound cake, because if I ate as much of this stuff as I wanted to every day, I’d gain 10 pounds a month. I mean I’m not going to turn down any cake, but you put pound cake in front of me, all rich and dense and delicious, Read More >>
Lettuce is one of my favorite kitchen garden crops. It tastes so much better than the grocery store lettuce, will grow even with ritual abuse, and produces pretty darn good yields. Because it can tolerate the cool weather, it’s one of the first crops that I start indoors the early winter. If you have a Read More >>
Bacon always makes every recipe better, and this one is no exception. The combination of the Brussels sprouts with the squash and the bacon and the dressing is almost dreamy. If you’re looking for the perfect side dish to bring along the next time you’re invited over for dinner somewhere, this will wow your hosts. Read More >>
