Kevin Lee Jacobs

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...

You might wonder why an unabashed omnivore would bother to taste-test the vegan "Beyond" burger. Well, let's just say I have a curious mind! And here, for other curious minds, is my unsolicited — and definitely not sponsored! — review of this popular plant-based patty: The following video review is...

Shame on...me. For ten frivolous years (2008-2018) I relied on an oscillating sprinkler to irrigate the 12 raised beds in my Kitchen Garden. Of course, this same sprinkler watered the paths between the beds. It watered the air, too, whenever the wind kicked up. Such waste! To ease my guilty...

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,...

Take a tip from the nesting robins – May isn’t the month to snooze! Garden work we accomplish now will determine our success for the remainder of the growing season. Need a little guidance? I follow this routine: PERENNIALS Weed, Feed, and Mulch. Get out every weed from the flower...

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...

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…...