Kevin Lee Jacobs

A Guide to Creative Living

Falafels! (GF)

I love falafels! I love them in pita pockets with lettuce and tahini sauce, or simply dipped, as pictured up top, in tzatziki sauce. Falafels are fried balls made from chick peas, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and some common pantry spices. They look as awesome as they taste: crispy and...
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Falafels! (GF)

Cheesy Gratin of Eggs and Veggies

Here's a delicious way to "do" eggs: Bake them, sunny-side-up, on a bed of garden-fresh veggies and below a blanket of bread crumbs and Cheddar or Swiss cheese. Then you can have breakfast for dinner...or dinner for breakfast. Here's the simple step-by-step: First, grab a red onion... And either dice...
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Cheesy Gratin of Eggs and Veggies

Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

Tzatziki is the king of Mediterranean sauces. I love its principal flavorings of tangy yogurt and fresh cucumber, and its subtle background notes of garlic, dill, mint, and lemon. It's a charismatic condiment for grilled meats (especially chicken and lamb), warmed or fried wedges of pita bread, and, of course,...
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Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

Avery, Fergus, Liz, and Jesse

Last week, while Mr. Fox and I were traveling, our friends Liz and Jesse and their adorable pooch Fergus stayed in our house. The arrangement did wonders to minimize the guilt that Fox and I normally feel when we leave Avery home without us. Fergus --  a Tibetan terrier --...
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Avery, Fergus, Liz, and Jesse

French Blueberry Galette Ep. 63

Need (yet) another great blueberry dessert? Try this rustic French galette! Here's the video how-to, plus the click-to-print recipe. Note: If this recipe looks familiar to you, that's because I made a variation of it back in 2015. Another version of the dessert exists in my cookbook.  Thank you for...
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French Blueberry Galette Ep. 63

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

You might wonder why I've arrived so late to the cauliflower pizza crust party. In truth, I did not believe a crust made from one humble vegetable and one large egg could amount to something I'd actually want to eat. But life is full of surprises, my friends. I made...
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Cauliflower Pizza Crust

How I Freeze Zucchini

To my surprise, the four tiny zucchini seedlings I planted on June 1 (late for me) have grown, in just seven short weeks, into big, bushy shrubs. The plants are flowering and fruiting like there's no tomorrow. How to keep up with such a colossal harvest? Well, I'm eating the...
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How I Freeze Zucchini

Herb and Veggie Egg Muffins (GF)

I love these muffin-shaped omelets. They're chic and delicious. They're low-carb and gluten-free.  They're versatile, too, as you can fill them with all sorts of gleanings from your garden or farmers' market. Need a quick and easy main course for lunch, dinner, or a grab-and-go breakfast? This muffin method is...
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Herb and Veggie Egg Muffins (GF)

How I Freeze Zucchini

To my surprise, the four tiny zucchini seedlings I planted on June 1 (late for me) have grown, in just seven short weeks, into big, bushy shrubs. The plants are flowering and fruiting like there's no tomorrow. How to keep up with such a colossal harvest? Well, I'm … [Read more...]

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Garden Design Summer 2018

Many moons ago, I was a columnist for Garden Design Magazine. Now I’m just an enthusiastic subscriber! I love the full-length stories (some run 10-20 pages to include lots of gorgeous photography) on plants, gardens, and design ideas — all presented without ads. … [Read more...]

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Summer Squash Pizza

Too much zucchini and/or crookneck squash in your garden? Then you must treat yourself to a Summer Squash Pizza! Nothing could be easier to make, and you can -- and should -- use a store-bought pizza crust for the base. My original recipe for this sexy seasonal … [Read more...]

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Staircase Carpet Re-do

Another day...another home-improvement project. Today's subject is the staircase in our entrance hall. Sixteen years ago, I covered the 19-century steps in brilliant red carpeting. A wise color choice? Well, yes and no. Solid red certainly looks dramatic.  On the other … [Read more...]

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Blueberry Danish!

Say "hello" to my newest obsession: Blueberry Danish! These are easy to make, gorgeous to serve, and divine to devour. I love them for breakfast, for brunch, and for midnight snacking. Here's the step-by-step recipe in video, photographic, and printable … [Read more...]

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PAWS Fundraiser with Bebe Neuwirth

A full house is a happy house, and ours was filled to the gills last Saturday, when Mr. Fox and I hosted a benefit for PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support). Here are a few pictures from the party, which featured actress/singer/animal lover Bebe Neuwirth. Bebe and her … [Read more...]

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Rose Geranium Syrup for…Everything!

Snip some leaves from your rose-scented geranium plant, toss them into equal parts sugar and water, simmer the works for about five minutes, and what will you get? A rose geranium syrup that will lend luxurious perfume to cocktails, iced tea, cake frostings, and more! … [Read more...]

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Selecting a Backsplash

For my new kitchen, one monumental decision remains: Which tile to use for the backsplash? Gee willikers -- tile comes in myriad shapes, colors, and textures! My kitchen designer at Lowe's Home Improvement selected several tile samples for me to test drive. Would you … [Read more...]

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Herb and Veggie Egg Muffins (GF)

I love these muffin-shaped omelets. They're chic and delicious. They're low-carb and gluten-free.  They're versatile, too, as you can fill them with all sorts of gleanings from your garden or farmers' market. Need a quick and easy main course for lunch, dinner, or a … [Read more...]

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Olive Oil Cake

There are many recipes for Olive Oil Cake, and I aim to try them all! This particular version, which I adapted from Bon Appetit Magazine, is flavored with orange zest, orange juice, and a splash (or three) of Grand Marnier. It's terrific for breakfast, brunch, or … [Read more...]

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Bebe Neuwirth at Clover Hill

Pinch me, please. Bebe Neuwirth is coming to my house on June 23. She'll give an intimate performance in the music room to benefit PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support). You see, Bebe is not only an amazing actress ("Cheers," "Frasier," "The Good Wife," "Madame Secretary," … [Read more...]

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Kitchen Update: Nearly Finished!

Good news: On Thursday, the counter top was installed. On Friday, the appliances were hooked up. Now the kitchen re-do is nearly complete! I say "nearly," because the contractor still has some cabinet tweaking to do. Also, I haven't yet selected a tile backsplash.  … [Read more...]

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