2010-08-01 14:06
Get GrowingWelcome to our ninth Get Growing entry. This series will span 12 months, and is designed to help aspiring vegetable gardeners get out of the kitchen and into the garden. On… Read More
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Tex-Med recipes and organic vegetable gardening from our home in Houston, Texas
2010-07-01 12:10
Get GrowingWelcome to our eighth Get Growing entry. This series will span 12 months, and is designed to help aspiring vegetable gardeners get out of the kitchen and into the garden. On th… Read More
2010-06-28 11:07
This cake is made with both applesauce and diced Granny Smith apples. We used a chunky applesauce, but feel free to experiment with your favorite style. The cake is wonderfully m… Read More
2010-06-25 11:07
Summer is in full swing here in Texas. Afternoon temperatures reach 100° every day, and we've had an unusally dry month. The eggplants and basil are thriving, which is… Read More
2010-06-23 11:33
Cherry tomatoes get no respect. They're a throw-away item on every salad bar, and are often ignored at the grocery in favor of bigger varieties. It doesn't help that store-bought… Read More
2010-06-21 11:40
Teamwork is essential when two or more people collaborate on a meal, but sometimes conflict is equally important. Last night's dinner is a case in point. When I ("I" being me, David, the her… Read More
2010-06-18 10:41
Since we moved to Texas almost fifteen years ago, we have really enjoyed exploring the state. With terrain ranging from the lush Piney woods of East Texas to the desserts out West, fla… Read More
2010-06-17 15:09
Peach season in Texas is not to be missed. Roadside stands lining the back roads feature a ridiculous assortment of freshly-picked peaches as well as peach ice cream, peach pastries, p… Read More
2010-06-14 11:27
Merveille de Piemonte beans are so beautiful it seems wrong to cook them. Sadly, no matter what we've tried, they quickly loose their gorgeous purple speckles. Blanching, sautein… Read More
2010-06-01 15:21
Get GrowingWelcome to our seventh Get Growing entry. This series will span 12 months, and is designed to help aspiring vegetable gardeners get out of the kitchen and into the garden. On the… Read More
2010-05-26 11:08
One of the heirloom beans we are growing for the first time is Anellino di Trento. We were initially drawn to the unusual crescent shape and speckled colors of this bush bean. So… Read More
2010-05-24 11:06
2009 in our garden was the year of the eggplant. We grew a dozen varieties, and always had several pounds of eggplant on hand from June until mid-November when a hard frost killed the… Read More
2010-05-21 17:17
We keep reading about the gourmet taco trucks popping up in L.A., New York and Austin. While it's impossible to drive more than a few blocks here in Houston without passing a taco vend… Read More
2010-05-19 13:54
This flatbread, with its pungent leafy greens, tart apples and strong blue cheese, practically screams autumn. But here In Houston, our growing seasons are a bit upside down. We… Read More
2010-05-18 17:15
Escarole, like all the chicories, is a bitter leafy green. We admit that a bitter soup doesn't sound too appetizing, but we decided to give this Mark Bittman recipe a try with our huge… Read More
2010-05-17 11:09
Chinese Kale, also called Gai Lan or Chinese Broccoli, forms open heads of thick, blue-green leaves. These plants are brassicas in the mustard family, but the taste is closer to brocc… Read More
2010-05-14 13:50
Lacinato kale goes by many names, including Cavolo Nero, dinosaur kale, Tuscan kale and black kale. It is a beautiful leafy green to include in the garden thanks to its striking… Read More
2010-05-10 16:13
It is hard to explain the thrill of pulling up a bunch of frilly, unassuming green leaves that bring with them a fat, gorgeous carrot. Because these vegetables grow underground… Read More
2010-05-07 11:01
Leafy greens provide amazing colors, textures and shapes in the garden. They are now reaching their peak before giving in to our hot, humid weather. These three greens in p… Read More
2010-05-05 16:37
Swiss chard is a member of the beet family, no surprise if you've planted Swiss chard because the big, bumpy seeds look almost identical to beet seeds. It is the most colorful of the l… Read More
2010-05-03 22:12
Seasonal eating from the garden sometimes requires overloading on the current harvest. Last summer, we tired of eggplant after months of eating it almost every day, and by November we… Read More
2010-05-02 11:35
Celery Giant RedMung Bean SeedlingFava AquadulceSuper Sugar Snap Pea"Anelino di Trento" BeansFennel Florence FinocchioBurpee's Stringless BeansBull's Blood Beet Greens"Sugary" Tomatoes"Matt'… Read More
2010-05-01 12:50
Get GrowingWelcome to our sixth Get Growing entry. This series will span 12 months, and is designed to help aspiring vegetable gardeners get out of the kitchen and into the garden. On the fi… Read More
2010-04-30 15:23
An easy way to enhance flavor when cooking with vegetables or grains is to use vegetable broth instead of water. This technique works wonders whether you're making a soup, cooking grains lik… Read More
2010-04-28 17:02
Bitter greens with tangy, salty cheese and toasted almonds combine for a salad packed with complex flavors. This is a Lidia Bastianich recipe based on a traditional Italian salad. &hell…Read More
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