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French Leek and Potato Soup

I harvested some of my leeks yesterday, and promptly turned them into Potage Parmentier -- French Leek and Potato Soup. Here's the recipe for this comforting French classic: Thanks for watching. As mentioned, you can make this soup days in advance. The soup is delicious at any temperature, including...

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 is, in both video and...

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 for watching! And...

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...

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, in-season paste...

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 (and therefore keto-friendly) substitute for...

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 meat-eater will love. Note:...

Blueberry Lemon Loaf

This morning, at precisely 5:37, I collected a cupful of blueberries from the shrubs in my garden. Then I turned the fruit into a moist, fragrant, and absolutely addicting Blueberry Lemon Loaf. Ready for a brand new taste-sensation? Make this poetry! Blueberry Lemon Loaf Take a generous cup of fresh,...

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 a terrific holiday gift! Vanilla Beans...

Green Beans Gremolata

I harvested about two pounds of green beans the other day, and then promptly turned them into Ina Garten's "Green Beans Gremolata." Are you familiar with this Italian-inspired dish? Here's the recipe, along with the answer to your burning question: "What the heck is Gremolata?" Gremolata is a classic condiment...

Marinara Sauce for Fish or Pasta

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 … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | June 19, 2019 18 Comments

Mango Salsa

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 my … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | June 15, 2019 29 Comments

Botanical Cocktail: The Rosemary Greyhound

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 … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | June 12, 2019 5 Comments

How to Build a Tomato Trellis

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 … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | June 8, 2019 26 Comments

Video: Spinach, Fennel and White Bean Gratin

Need a uniquely delicious but meatless main course? Just wait until you taste my Spinach, Fennel and White Bean Gratin! The veggies are enveloped in an aromatic cream sauce, and finished with a crisp lid of buttered breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Watch me make this … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | June 6, 2019 20 Comments

Strawberry Shortcake from Scratch

Oh, the things we can do with June strawberries. We can eat them as-is. We can roast them in the oven. We can bake them into [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | June 1, 2019 9 Comments

How I Plant and Grow Tomatoes

Wanna get the biggest bang from your tomato-growing buck? You've come to the right place! Here is everything I've learned over the years about planting and growing Solanum lycopersicum: First, select the right tomatoes for your needs. Tomatoes come in both … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | May 29, 2019 22 Comments

Memorial Day Menu Ideas

This weekend marks Memorial Day, the American federal holiday for remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. In addition to honoring our heroes, many of us take advantage of the three-day weekend by brunching, … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | May 25, 2019 7 Comments

My Woodland Garden in May 2019

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. [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | May 22, 2019 42 Comments

Taste-Testing the “Beyond Burger”

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 … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | May 18, 2019 42 Comments

Automatic Watering for Raised Beds

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 … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | May 15, 2019 27 Comments

Mother’s Day Giveaway/Winner Announced

UPDATE: The winner of the random drawing is comment #163 from Marsha Rabe. Congratulations, Marsha! Send me a note (hint: click here) to collect your sparkling new Instant Pot! Happy Mother's Day … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | May 11, 2019 688 Comments

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