Kevin Lee Jacobs

Last weekend, Mr. Fox and I ordered "Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa" at a local eatery. The salmon was good, but oh -- the salsa! It was savory. And sweet. Also, it was lit with just a spark of jalapeno heat. I couldn't wait to reproduce this colorful condiment in...

What’s pink, perfumed, and deliriously delicious? Me, after I’ve showered, shaved, and shampooed. Then there’s the Rosemary Greyhound! Here’s the video (and printable) recipe for this botanical cocktail, along with its fascinating backstory: Click the play arrow above to watch me make -- and taste-test -- a Rosemary Greyhound. Historical...

Want to build a tall/tan/handsome tomato trellis on which your indeterminate varieties can cheerfully grow? I have good news for you! The trellis in question is very easy to make. The only tools required are a hammer and some wine. I mean twine. My favorite trellises are the "Tee-pee" and...

Need a uniquely delicious but meatless main course? Just wait until you taste my Spinach, Fennel and White Bean Gratin! The veggies are enveloped in an aromatic cream sauce, and finished with a crisp lid of buttery breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.  Watch me make this easy poetry, and then scroll...

Oh, the things we can do with June strawberries.  We can eat them as-is. We can roast them in the oven. We can bake them into this feather-light souffle, or glaze them for this chic French tart. We can even turn them -- gasp! -- into Strawberry Shortcake. Speaking of...

Wanna get the biggest bang from your tomato-growing buck? You've come to the right place! Here is everything I've learned over the years about planting and growing Solanum lycopersicum: First, select the right tomatoes for your needs. Tomatoes come in both determinate and indeterminate varieties.  Determinate types produce all of...

In late-May, when the morning air is crisp and fragrant, I like to sip my coffee while strolling the paths of the Woodland Garden. Would you like to see what's growing beneath the dappled shade there? Sip and stroll with me. Our coffee, by the way, is cold-brewed. Here's the...

A big potato crop from a ridiculously small space? YES! In the following video tutorial, I'll show you how to achieve a colossal harvest of spuds from one 8x4 raised bed: Just to recap: Start with certified organic, disease-free "seed" potatoes. Seed potatoes are spuds which have not been treated...

Have I mentioned that rhubarb is my favorite springtime crop? The tart red or green stems practically scream "Winter is over!" Here are some of my favorite rhubarb recipes, all tried and true and waiting for you: Three Ingredient Rhubarb Sauce. What a glorious condiment. I love it on pancakes,...

Earthy asparagus...sun-dried tomatoes...zingy lemon zest...there's nothing about this springtime tart that isn't wonderful. Ready for a taste? Below is the recipe in video format. Farther down is the recipe in printable format. Somewhere in the middle is a link for the recipe in photographic steps. Obviously I like to cover...

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…...