When to Plant Peas are one of the first crops planted in late winter or early spring. They’re pretty cold-hardy, even tolerating some light frosts. Here in NY zone 7, now (mid to late March or early April, depending on the weather) is the perfect time to get peas in […]
Author: Renaissance Dan
Complete Guide: Growing Swiss Chard
Swiss chard is one of my favorite garden vegetables. It is largely underappreciated and underutilized, and it is very easy to grow and maintain. Chard can replace kale or spinach in just about any recipe while adding great flavor. Favorite Variety: Five Color Silverbeet How to Grow 1. Soak Seeds […]
Fermented Tomatoes
Fermentation: Basic Guide I’m always looking for new ways to use up tomatoes. I have also been getting into fermentation, fermenting everything from hot sauce to kimchi to sourdough. I thought, why not ferment some tomatoes? Fermentation creates pleasantly salty, funky, tangy, and complex flavors. Fermented vegetables are truly unique, […]
How to Grow Carrots: Complete Guide From Seed to Harvest
Carrots are one of the more challenging crops to grow successfully. Getting them to germinate and grow substantial roots could be difficult. However, I have significantly improved my yield with a few different tips and tricks. Why Start Seeds? Root crops like carrots, beets, turnips, etc. grow best when started […]
Kabocha Squash Thai Curry
I tried kabocha squash for the first time this year… I’ve been missing out. This Japanese squash tastes like a cross between a pumpkin and a sweet potato. It is so delicious roasted and blended to serve as a soup, pasta sauce, or in this case curry. I was thinking […]
Pozole Verde
This is the first year I’ve grown tomatillos, and it will definitely not be the last. These Chupon de Malinalco tomatillos are so very productive, delicious, and versatile. This Pozole Verde is so flavorful and comforting, and it is perfect for any cold night. Like most of my recipes, it […]
Jerk Chicken Rice Bowl
This summer, I grew Scotch Bonnet peppers primarily to make Jerk Chicken. Scotch Bonnet peppers have a nice amount of heat, similar to a habanero pepper, with some sweetness. I am part Jamaican, but this Jerk recipe is not 100% authentic. It is, however, 100% delicious. The way to my […]
Freezer Salsa
There is no better way to use up fresh tomatoes than to make a big batch of salsa for the freezer. In addition to preserving and using up your tomatoes, this salsa can be easily defrosted in case you need a reminder of what tomatoes should taste like in the […]
Tomato Galette
Few things in life are better than peak, homegrown or farmers market tomatoes in the summer. Perfect for fresh eating, cooking, and preserving, I have a lot of fun in the kitchen with my homegrown tomatoes. Even watery grocery store tomatoes will do the job in this recipe. The flavor […]
Asian Chopped Salad
Fresh, colorful, nutritious, delicious… this recipe has it all. I used my own, homegrown Minuet Chinese Cabbages, Red Russian Kale, New Kuroda Carrots, Green Beauty Snow Peas, and Tangerine Gem Marigolds . Like most of my recipes, this salad is very customizable. Feel free to add your favorite in-season vegetables […]