Kevin Lee Jacobs

Here in New York's Hudson River Valley, spring has officially sprung. Now the air is warming, the trees are leafing, and the gnats are flying into the mouths of everyone who happens to talk (or yawn) while walking. And speaking of walking...would you like to see what Avery and I...

The right food at the right time? Yes, please. I want strawberry shortcake in June. And Thyme and Wine Beef Stew in December. In April, my body demands meaty mushrooms, baby spinach leaves,  fragrant rosemary, and buttery French pastry dough. I answer the call with this springtime galette: NEWS FLASH!...

My favorite finale for a spring or summer dinner party? Frozen Yogurt Blueberry Pie. Here's the video how-to and printable recipe for this light and refreshing make-ahead dessert: As mentioned, I originally published this recipe in June of 2013. Check out these reader reviews: Divine. Tasted at 3 1/2 hours…...

I love this Tamale Pie! I love the sweet buttermilk cornbread topping. I love the savory filling. I love the speed with which the pie comes together (just 30 minutes from start to finish). Hungry? Make the pie for dinner tonight. Earlier this week, because many of you requested it,...

Here's a shocker: I started blogging ten years ago today. Ten years! And now, a gazillion posts and one cookbook later, I'm ready to hang up my hat. Maybe I'll retire to Florida and take up golfing. Maybe I'll sit on a park bench and yell at the clouds. Just...

I'm addicted to Caramelized Onions. The dark-bronze, candy-sweet strands are almost too delicious for words. I love them on pizza. I love them on hamburgers and steaks. Heck, I even love them on a bologna sandwich! Easy to make? Yes. All you need is the patience of a saint: Thanks for...

WHAT CAN YOU DO with flour, water, milk, yeast and salt? You can make Naan, just as I did this week. Naan is an ancient, Central-Asian flatbread with a wonderfully wheaty taste and a deliciously chewy texture. I like to form the dough into long “snowshoe” shapes, and then serve...

Do you have drip-irrigation installed on your property? If so, then I have some questions for you! First up, did you install the system yourself? And next; do the water lines require annual maintenance? Read on, and I'll show you three of the gardens at Clover Hill where drippy-drip-drips are...

A firm, cookie-like crust...a soft, citrussy center...a crown of sweetly whipped cream...can you blame me for wanting to share this Persian Lime Pie with you? Note: I ate half of the pie as soon as I'd finished filming the recipe. Another note: My friend Brenda J. took the remaining pie home...