Two people, two hours, one raised garden bed. Here are our step-by-step instructions for how to build a raised bed in under two hours - and that includes shopping time.
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The texture of homemade ricotta is close to yogurt, and we often substitute it for Greek yogurt in recipes. Try this recipe and you'll never go back to the hard, rubbery stuff from the grocery store.
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You can't plant just anything in an urban garden. Avoid mistakes by knowing what to plant in the first place. We've made plenty of mistakes, and we got tired of failure. That's why we created our Urban Garden Plant List.
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Why would chefs who work 14-hour days drive for hours to cook on their day off? The flock to Lambstock, at on the outskirts of the Virginia border. I've come to see the action for myself, and do some serious eating.
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If you can't be in your back yard during winter's unwelcoming weather, then choosing and using a good digital garden planner is the next best thing. Here is our guide to the best digital garden planners out there.
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Talking with Karen Hudson of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science about the Chesapeake Bay’s oyster gardening programs, and whether or not she thinks the tasty bivalves are part of the plant kingdom.
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Are you craving the fresh taste of garden tomatoes in winter? This tomato fennel soup is a creative and flavorful way to use summer's frozen or canned tomatoes. It works with both paste and slicing tomatoes.
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Interested in growing your own backyard mushrooms, but don't want to invest in a pre-made kit? Here's how to grow them in your backyard the natural way, using logs.
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Called "Kimchi-jjigae" in Korean, this spicy kimchi stew will clear out your sinuses without setting your mouth on fire. Make this hearty recipe and stay warm this winter.
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Edna Lewis’s book, The Taste of Country Cooking: 30th Anniversary Edition was recently re-released on its 30th anniversary. When I cracked it open, I rediscovered a wonderful thing about an Edna Lewis recipe: She cooks by feel.
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This colorful shrimp and grits recipe uses heirloom grits ground from Bloody Butcher corn. For the best flavor and texture, look for any stone-ground varieties of grits from local mills.
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At Sub Rosa bakery, Evrim Dogu works hard to source heirloom grains. Sadly, most Virginia farmers grow those crops for animal feed. Dogu explains why he wants to bring back local grain to the Virginia landscape and table.
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These rosemary butter cookies make a memorable hostess or holiday gift from the garden. Package them as a stack in cellophane or a pretty tin lined with wax paper. Finish the package with ribbon and a sprig of rosemary.
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Grow it, cook it, eat it. That's how I plan to stay happy, healthy and sane in the coming year, and beyond. Join me and we'll all get through this year together!
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When Jake Garland retired, he started farming in his spare time. He talks about why he wants to bring back Bloody Butcher heirloom corn to rural Nelson County, Virginia.
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Stuffing is a delicious side for more than just holiday meals. Use your fresh garden sage and serve this sausage stuffing with grilled pork, roasted chicken or other fowl.
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You may be a great cook, but how are your food presentation skills? Chefs know that a pretty plate impresses diners. Here are 7 pro tips to make your plates prettier.
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We use Virginia's Bloody Butcher heirloom corn for this polenta recipe. The dark reddish color makes a striking plate presentation, which is one reason professional chefs prize this heirloom corn.
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We visited the winter garden lights display at Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach. It gave us a lot of ideas for using lights and candles in our own garden. Check out our photo gallery.
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I love using garden herbs, like thyme, in unusual ways like these thyme butter cookies. You can use either fresh or dried thyme for these savory tea cookies, which make great gifts!
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