The grow-your-own-food movement is sweeping the country one backyard—and even some front yards—at a time. It’s healthy, fun, and budget-friendly and, if done right, can be downright gorgeous. The days of horticultural segregation are over, meaning you can start by simply planting a few “ornamedibles” in between your decorative plants, or clearing out those dated…
The Gourmet Landscape: How to Grow a Backyard Garden as Beautiful as It Is Delicious
Fried Chicken
Fourth of July is upon us. Fireworks, days spent at a beach or park, American flags and good food are all markers that the holiday is near. But don’t start counting how many burgers, buns and hot dogs you need just yet. Get real American this year with an all time picnic classic: fried chicken. It might seem…
How to Peel a Peach
Most people pick up a peach and just take a bite out of it. But if you wanted to make a peach cobbler, that fuzzy skin is far from ideal. Sure, you can buy canned peaches without the skin from the store. But if you enjoy taking advantage of cooking or baking with fresh fruit when it’s…
Zucchini Boats
When spring’s seeds turn into fresh summer produce, it’s likely you’ll find yourself with more fruits and vegetables than you know what to do with. You can dip cucumbers and bell peppers into hummus, make an easy caprese salad with tomatoes and turn your berries into summertime desserts. But one plant, zucchini, seems to really thrive in the summer. After grilling…
Everything You Need to Know to Pack the Perfect Family Picnic
Now that summer’s here in all her warmth and sunshine, it’s time to head outdoors. Growing up, my family hosted picnics throughout the summer. My mother would pack a cooler with deviled eggs, ice-cold lemonade, and sandwiches, and we’d spend our afternoons at the beach. It’s a tradition I’ve kept with my own family, and…
Lemon Posset With Berries
Lemon posset is an easy, old-fashioned dessert made with the simplest of ingredients: cream, sugar, and lemon. Like a cross between lemon curd and custard, it has a creamy foundation and a tart finish and pairs beautifully with summer berries. It’s equally delicious served chilled and at room temperature, so pack it in individual jars…
Oven-Fried Chicken Drumsticks
These oven-fried drumsticks are a delicious, savory main course option for picnics and potlucks. Since the drumsticks are technically baked rather than fried, they aren’t greasy. You’ll also save plenty of clean-up time since there’s no frying pan filled with hot oil to contend with. Serves 4 8 chicken drumsticks For the Marinade 1 pint…
Pickled Green Beans
Walking around the farmers market during summer is temptation at its finest. The season’s bounty offers an array of colorful fruits and veggies to choose from. But beyond tomatoes for crisp salads and blackberries for desserts and jams, there is one underdog that you musn’t forget before summer fades to fall: green beans. Green beans are frequently relegated to…
Probiotic Buttermilk Health Benefits & Recipe (Takra)
Buttermilk, known as takra in Sanskrit, holds a very special place in the ancient system of healthy living from India, known as Ayurveda. It was written in one of the ancient Ayurvedic texts: “He who uses takra daily does not suffer from diseases, and diseases cured by takra do not recur.” AND “Just as divine…
How to Make the Best Homemade Ice Cream, According to Salt & Straw
Whether you’re a kid running barefoot to an ice cream truck or an adult looking to beat the heat with a bowl of strawberry custard, there’s something about ice cream that perfectly balances waves of nostalgia with showstopping flavor. But when temperatures reach the high 90s, who wants to leave their home to pick up ice cream? Not us. When…
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