Kevin Lee Jacobs

Gardening, Recipes & Home Décor Tips

Maple Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

Savory-sweet fish, 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...
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Maple Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

How I Grow Garlic

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...
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How I Grow Garlic

Potatoes Anna (Pommes Anna)

(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...
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Potatoes Anna (Pommes Anna)

My Black + Decker Leaf Vacuum Trial

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...
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My Black + Decker Leaf Vacuum Trial

Apple Fold Over Pie

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?...
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Apple Fold Over Pie

My Favorite Apple Recipes

Looking for a great apple recipe that doesn't require two crusts and a pie plate? You've come to the right place! Here are my all-time favorite apple recipes, all tried and true and ready for you: My Favorite Apple Recipes: Savory Dijon Pork Chops with Cabbage and Apples. We’re fond...
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My Favorite Apple Recipes

Watch: Creamy Leek and Lemon Fettuccine

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:...
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Watch: Creamy Leek and Lemon Fettuccine

Helene’s Crazy Chocolate Cake

Helene's Crazy Chocolate Cake is just that -- crazy! It's crazy moist, crazy fragrant, and crazy delicious. Easy to make? Yes -- insanely easy. All you need is a bowl and electric beaters. Here's my family's history with this not-too-sweet dessert, along with the step-by-step recipe: Helene's Crazy Chocolate Cake:...
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Helene’s Crazy Chocolate Cake

French Leek and Potato Soup

I first learned about leeks at age 14, when Juliette Miller -- my friend Jerry's French-born-and-raised mother -- gave me a paper bag filled with the fat, pale-green stalks, freshly dug from her garden. When I asked what I should do with them, Juliette took a pencil from her purse...
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French Leek and Potato Soup

Video: Cleaning the Music Room

Happy first day of September! Today, because I haven't vlogged in quite awhile, I decided to film a cleaning tutorial for you! Grab a dust mask, and then watch me go to town on the papered walls, the brass chandelier, and the pair o' pianos that reside in the music...
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Video: Cleaning the Music Room

Easy Molasses Cookies

Welcome to my wild, crazy, and impulsive world. Last night, just when I was preparing to head upstairs to watch television, I suddenly decided to check my Twitter feed. And there, in a tantalizing tweet from Bon Appetit magazine, was a photo of Molasses Cookies. "Hey," I said to myself...
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Easy Molasses Cookies

French Leek and Potato Soup

I first learned about leeks at age 14, when Juliette Miller -- my friend Jerry's French-born-and-raised mother -- gave me a paper bag filled with the fat, pale-green stalks, freshly dug from her garden. When I asked what I should do with them, Juliette took a pencil … [Read more...]

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Double Decker Apple Crisp

This is my world-famous recipe for Double Decker Apple Crisp. (Well, it WILL be globally-known after you try it.) The apple slices are baked between layers of streusel, which gives a glorious crispness above and below the soft middle. A better dessert for an autumn … [Read more...]

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My Kitchen Cleaning Routine

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 … [Read more...]

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Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan

Mr. Fox is on a low-carb diet, so I've been experimenting with all kinds of gluten-free, "keto"-type recipes. Yesterday, for instance, I made Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan. The dish was so incredibly delicious that I couldn't wait to share the recipe with you. Here it … [Read more...]

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Keto Meatza Pizza

Yesterday I auditioned the popular Keto Meatza Pizza. It's an interesting thing! The ground meat crust is held together with eggs and cheese. After baking the crust, you can eat it out of hand (there's no need for fork or knife).   Toppings can vary widely. I topped … [Read more...]

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My Best Potato Harvest!

Remember the seed potatoes I planted back in May? I stuck my hands in the soil yesterday, and discovered not just potatoes, but My Best Potato Harvest Ever! Watch me dig the buried treasure, and get my tips for planting, hilling, and storing this popular crop: Thanks … [Read more...]

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Video: Cleaning the Music Room

Happy first day of September! Today, because I haven't vlogged in quite awhile, I decided to film a cleaning tutorial for you! Grab a dust mask, and then watch me go to town on the papered walls, the brass chandelier, and the pair o' pianos that reside in the music room … [Read more...]

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Homemade Tomato Paste

I won't lie -- homemade tomato paste requires the patience of a saint. Is the game worth the candle? Yes! Homemade paste has a deep, sophisticated taste can't be matched by anything that comes in a can or a tube. To start, obtain 10 pounds of  perfectly ripe, … [Read more...]

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Crispy Keto Sheet Pan Chicken

I had the hardest time figuring out a name for this recipe. "Kevin's Crazy-Crispy Keto Sheet Pan Chicken" seemed a little...wordy. On the other hand, "Sheet Pan Chicken" wasn't descriptive enough. The chicken IS crispy, thanks to its coating of pork panko -- a zero-carb … [Read more...]

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Roasted Chickpeas and Veggies Dinner

Hoo boy. I made this Roasted Chickpeas and Veggies Dinner the other evening, and it was love at first bite. The chickpeas and vegetables are finished off with a dreamy lemon-and-garlic dressing plus a flurry of fresh herbs. It's a vegan main course that even a … [Read more...]

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Homemade Vanilla Extract

Wanna make your own vanilla extract? I have good news for you. Homemade vanilla extract is less expensive than its commercial counterpart.  It's dang delicious, too, and its flavor continually improves over time. Pure vanilla extract is really easy to make, and it makes … [Read more...]

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