Kevin Lee Jacobs

Designer Erin Brady stopped by the house yesterday, with buckets of freshly-snipped stems in tow. Her mission? To produce a large, lavish July flower arrangement for the rusted cast-iron urn that resides on my entrance hall table.  Erin used only flowers and greens acquired from her own  garden (plus a...

Oh, how I love peaches. I love them in a lattice-top pie. And in a colorful summer salad. They are delicious too in a Rustic Peach Galette! This very dessert appeared in my kitchen yesterday, and someone -- I won't name names here -- ate all but one narrow slice...

Got radishes in your garden? Then do what I've learned to do, and turn the humble pink or red roots into a Classic French Radish Sandwich. Radishes require nothing more than sweet butter, coarse salt, and a crusty baguette to make them sing. Check out my video recipe for this...

Can you get away for a moment? I'd love to offer you a virtual garden tour of my Kitchen Garden. After weeks of cold, wet, and downright- dreary weather, the veggies and flowers there are finally singing "June is Bustin' Out All Over." I hope you know that Broadway song....

For me, nothing says "Summer's here!" quite like a Cucumber and Mint Sandwich. This British classic is deliciously cool and  refreshing to eat during hot, sticky weather. I make the sandwich in the traditional manner, with good bread, good butter, English cucumber, and freshly-snipped mint from my garden.  Need a...

I know that most people associate Marinara Sauce with pasta. Historically, the sauce was intended for fish! Marinara translates to "marine," or what the online dictionary defines as "Of or relating to the sea." In any event, I make this ruby-toned condiment just as our southern Italian friends do: quickly,...

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...