Kevin Lee Jacobs

December Garden Tour. Does your December world look like mine? On Sunday, a powerful blizzard dumped 12 inches of snow on my garden. Still more snow -- six inches at least -- arrived on Monday. Wanna see Clover Hill when it is buried beneath 18 inches of confectioners' sugar? Take...

Need some gift-ideas for the cook in your life? Maybe I can help. Here are the culinary workhorses in my own kitchen, all saddled up for you: Note: Most of these items can be purchased from local kitchen-supply stores. I've included Amazon links for those of you who like to shop...

This Whole Orange Almond Cake recipe comes to us from James Beard. I decided to audition the cake for the following three reasons: 1) it's gluten-free, which means Mr. Fox can eat it; 2) the recipe is invitingly weird, and 3) I'll try anything! The cake is moist, slightly crumbly,...

If you've never tasted Cranberry Clafouti, please take note: It's delicious! It's delicious on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Mother's Day, and even Laundry Day.  And would you believe this ruby-topped, cake-like creation is actually easy to make? If you can make a simple pancake batter, then you can make Cranberry...

I made this Root Vegetable Tart last weekend, and it slayed me. Apparently it slayed Mr. Fox, too, because he suggested that I make the tart again, for guests at both Thanksgiving and Christmas.  What's not to love about root vegetables that are baked between a sweet bed of caramel...

This vegan Chickpea Shakshuka Dinner is so addicting it should come with a warning. The chickpeas are bathed in an aromatic blend of vegetables, tomato sauce, pure maple syrup (yes!), and Middle Eastern spices. And should I tell you that the entire dish cooks in just one skillet, and in...

These gluten-free buckwheat galettes ("Galette de Bretagne") are deliciously versatile. I like to fill them with ham, cheese, and a sunny-side-up egg, just as my friends in Brittany do. For a grab-and-go lunch, you might like to roll a galette around a simple filling of cold cuts, mayonnaise, and lettuce...

Today, because the sun is shining, and because the Northeastern leaves are at their colorful peak, I think we should steal a few moments in the great outdoors. Would you like to see what's whirling and twirling here at Clover Hill? Join me on this virtual Autumn Garden Tour: Naturally,...

Maple-marinated salmon, smoky sage, caramelized Brussels sprouts and golden butternut squash -- there's nothing about this Maple Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner that isn't wonderful. Looking for a quick and easy meal that will comfort you on some cold autumn or winter evening? Good news: I filmed the video and wrote...

Shall we plant some garlic today? For the best harvest, I always plant the crop in mid-October, several weeks before the first frost. The bulbs need time to make roots before the ground freezes solidly. Once rooted, garlic can survive sub-zero temperatures. Read on, and I'll show you how to...

(Updated with video.) Shall we learn a couple of French nouns today? Good. Pomme (de terre) is a potato.  Anna is...well, not exactly the "girl next door." We'll discuss Anna's scandalous (and extraordinarily-busy) past in just a moment. First, let me assure you that Potatoes Anna (Pommes Anna) is a side...

THIS IS NOT A PAID ADVERTISEMENT. I simply wanted to tell you about my new garden toy: a Black + Decker Leaf Blower-Vacuum-Mulcher. I purchased this gadget for its vacuuming and mulching options. How'd it perform? I filmed a test-drive for you. Can I recommend the Black + Decker leaf...

I love, love, love this Apple Fold Over Pie. It's easier to make than a traditional pie, and hoo-boy, it's delicious! Looking for an unusual dessert that involves very little sugar? Need a savory-sweet treat for a grab-and-go breakfast? Want to learn how to make and roll-out French pastry dough?...

Last night, because I was hungry, and because I happened to have a nice fat leek on hand, I whipped up a batch of Creamy Leek and Lemon Fettuccine. What an unimaginably delightful dish! Here's the video (and printable) recipe for this weeknight meal that comes together in a flash:...

What possessed me to film my kitchen cleaning routine? Well, there exists on the internet a lot of bad, and even dangerous information. I've watched young YouTube vloggers spray vinegar on granite counter tops (a definite no-no); de-grease cooktops with chemical wipes and reams of paper towels (needless and wasteful),...