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Decadent Banana Walnut Bread

Summertime means as little time as possible spent in the kitchen over a hot oven. But it also means keeping delicious, healthy go-to’s for breakfast, snacks or, in this case, dessert, when that sweet tooth comes knocking. So if you can relate, you are going to love my recipe for Decadent Banana Walnut Bread. This recipe is chocked full of flavor with a bit of extras to keep even the most finicky eaters interested. Here’s a tip. Bake up a...

Tomato Tart with Red Onions and Olives

I have become bored lately with cooking up my tried and trues. So, when this girl gets bored, I explore. Such is the case with a new cookbook that I picked up recently (yes, I support other cookbook authors), that is quickly becoming a fav. I am in love with this cookbook especially since I am not a meat-eater. The cookbook is by Milk Street’s Christopher Kimball, entitled Vegetables. Talk about getting right the the heart of the matter; love,...

Farro with Apricots

One of my favorite recipes for a flavor-packed main or side dish, is my recipe for Farro with Curry and Apricots. This is a good dish to make ahead and heat up just before serving.  Add a simple green salad, and dinner is served. Ingredients 1 1/2 cup farro, cooked 1 medium sweet onion, chopped 2 cloves finely chopped fresh garlic 2/3 cup chopped dried or fresh apricots 2 teaspoons good curry powder Kosher salt and coarse ground black pepper;...

Mango Pepper Chutney

Summertime is when we pull out all stops for fresh flavor here on my Tucker Hill Urban Farm. And to do that, we take it outdoors; on the grill that it is. And that usually means whipping up one of my all-time favorites for grilled fish, chicken, beef or pork; Mango Pepper Chutney. This recipe is super easy to make and you can make up a large enough batch to take you through the summer. It stores easily on the...

A New Day

Have you ever been on a journey that felt as though it would never come to an end? If you are like me, then certainly this past year and a half has been the journey of a lifetime. Although we have been and are experiencing a pandemic, and it appears the worst is behind us, the uncertainty of what lies ahead is still very much on the minds of each of us as we try to navigate this next chapter....

Herbs For Drying

It’s nearing the end of what I hope was a bountiful gardening season.  If you are anything like me you have an abundance of beautiful herbs, that if not harvested, will either go dormant or if they are annuals will slowly fade into the cold of winter.  But not to worry.  You can preserve what you love about fresh herbs and continue to use, although not fresh, throughout the winter season.   From soups to stews, dry roasts for chicken,...

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

There is something awfully reassuring about the smell of fresh baked cookies that says, I am home!  And although the temps are a bit hot right now, we could all use a nice big hug from a freshly-baked cookie, served up with a big glass of cold milk. I know you are thinking, spending time over a hot oven is perhaps not on your list of things to do on a hot summer day, but this recipe will get you...

Room To Grow

Each year I find myself looking for ways to expand my growing space, not because I need to grow more food, but rather because I wish to expand my variety of things to grow. Trying to figure out what not to grow is like trying to figure out which kid not to take with you to the movies. Oh, wait, can we still do that? As someone who loves to grow good food, the answer is simple, you grow it...

Cool Weather Vegetables

It’s that time of the year when garden projects are at the top of your list of things to do. It is especially true this year with so many of you being stuck at home.  If you are fortunate enough to have a bit of space to plant a garden, now is the perfect time to get started. The good news is, in about two and a half to three weeks you will have an abundant harvest of salad greens...

A Garden Legacy

No one gets anywhere in life alone. There are people who guide us, teach us, coddle and correct us along the way and that is certainly the case of my 20-year friendship and as mentee of landscape architect, Gordon Riggle. When I first met Gordon, the Good Living brand was in its infancy; having been around for just over four years at the time. And because of my focus as a food and garden aficionado, it seemed only natural that...

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