Kevin Lee Jacobs – Gardening, Recipes & Home Décor Tips

Salade Frisée aux Lardons

Frizzy greens, smoky bacon, and a peppered poached egg -- there's nothing about Salade Frisée aux Lardons that isn't wonderful. Here's how to make this French bistro classic: Salade Frisée aux Lardons: Le Video! Click the "play" arrow above to watch the salad reveal itself in my kitchen. Then scroll...

Watch: How to Prune Tomato Plants

Why go to the trouble of pruning your indeterminate tomato plants? Well, if you grow tomatoes in the same environment that I do, meaning in a hot and humid climate and in the tight confines of a raised bed, you will find that disease is minimized and fruit production is...

Strawberry Jam Twist Bread

There's nothing about this Strawberry Jam Twist Bread that doesn't float my boat. It's soft and gooey, sweet and sticky. And it's not too difficult to make! Here's the video recipe, which explains every step in full detail. Too much detail, in fact. That's why God invented the fast-forward button....

How to Proof and Store Yeast

How to Proof and Store Yeast. Last week, because active dry yeast is impossible to find in supermarkets these days, I decided to purchase, for what seemed an excessive sum, a two-pound bag of the stuff from an on-line source. When the yeast arrived three days later, I wondered if...

Basic White Bread

I love this Basic White Bread for everyday sandwiches and toast. It's terrific for French toast, too. And no yeast-leavened loaf could be easier to make. Heck, all you need is a bowl, a spoon, and a loaf pan! Watch me mix, knead by hand, and bake the bread right...

Sweet Orange Rolls

These Sweet Orange Rolls taste exactly like sunshine. I know, because I ate an entire pan of them. Good thing the rolls are loaded with Vitamin C and calcium! Need something soft, sweet, and gooey to accompany your morning Champagne or evening coffee? Here's the video how-to plus printable recipe:...

Angelic Zucchini Fritters

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE between a good Zucchini Fritter and great one? Well, first the crust. It should be delightfully crunchy. Then the interior should be firm but smooth, and loaded with good zucchini flavor, plus other tastes such as fresh lemon and chive. And finally, when you bite into the...

Upside Down Skillet Dinner

Upside Down Skillet Dinner is my new favorite thing. To make it, you simply bake -- in a skillet -- some vegetables and meat beneath a layer of cornbread batter. Then you invert the works, all in one shimmering piece, onto a plate or platter. The finished product … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | July 31, 2020 20 Comments

Late July Kitchen Garden Tour

What a difference a few weeks makes! When we last visited the Kitchen Garden, the butternut squash was just beginning to ascend its cattle panel trellis. Now the plant has climbed all the way to the top! Check out the riotous vines and more in this virtual late July … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | July 25, 2020 25 Comments

Rustic Nectarine Galette

Nectarines are in full swing now, so I made a Rustic Nectarine Galette! This one-crust pie is nearly identical to the peach galette I made several times last year. The only change? I added a … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | July 24, 2020 7 Comments

Chicken with Herbs and Vermouth

Chicken with Herbs and Vermouth comes together in only 15 minutes, and hoo boy, it's delicious! I made this bit of magic for my YouTube channel last week (click here to watch), and it was loved by all who tried … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | July 15, 2020 14 Comments

Woodchuck (Groundhog) Repellents That Work

I'll get right to the point. About a month ago, Woody the Woodchuck discovered my (fenced in) Kitchen Garden. What a destructive brute! Broccoli? Gone. Brussels sprouts? Mostly gone. Woody also devoured several pole bean plants and a heartbreaking number of butternut … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | July 8, 2020 49 Comments

Your Stand-Alone Freezer Recs

Remember the old saying "A friend in need is a friend indeed?" A few years ago, many of you helped me to select a new washing machine. You also influenced my purchase of a [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | July 3, 2020 101 Comments

Salade Frisée aux Lardons

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | June 27, 2020 7 Comments

What Are You Doing In Your Garden To Deal With Food Shortages?

Back in March, 2012, I wrote a short piece titled "What Would You Plant in Your "Subsistence Garden?" The question generated a flood of thoughtful comments. To my … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | June 24, 2020 40 Comments

Cinnamon Rolls (Kneaded by Hand)

I pity the poor soul who only knows cinnamon rolls as stale, dry pastries obtained at some generic drive-thru donut shop. A real cinnamon roll is a heavenly thing! Gooey. Sweet. Fresh-tasting. And would you believe this poetry is easily achieved without a stand mixer? … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | June 20, 2020 7 Comments