The Best Ways to Keep Plants Alive During a Heatwave
When I left Arizona for the Pacific Northwest thirteen years ago, I anticipated never needing air conditioning again. Now, I sit at the intersection of an A/C and two fans,…
You Can Grow (and Eat) This Sponge
Within each seed catalog, there are plants you flip past—the ones that you’ve never heard of. These plants tend to lean towards “crops” that you don’t think you have the…
Trellises Will Completely Transform Your Garden
I am constantly searching for more space to garden. So when I ran out of ground, I went vertical—and the way it fundamentally changed the way people experience my garden…
A Mandoline Slicer Will Make You a Better Cook
Mandoline slicers have a scary reputation. And yes, they’re sharp as heck, and can do major damage if you don’t respect the blade. But inviting one into your kitchen is…
Add a Little MSG to Your Next Pickle Brine
I love the whole spectrum of pickles—sweet, sour, half-sour, etc.—but my favorite kind of pickle is one that’s so aggressively flavored, it’s almost uncomfortable to eat. I like a challenging…
Your Crudité Platter Is Boring and Wrong
Image: Joel Cunningham (Photo: Getty, Vectors: Canva) There’s a problem with crudité platters as a party food. It’s one thing if you eat raw broccoli in private, but if I…
This Cucumber Gimlet Is a Weekend Necessity
Photo: Devojka If necessity is The Mother of Invention, then it would seem that capitalism is The Father 0f Superfluity. How many skin care lines or podcasts or artisanal gins…
Is Gardening Really Cheaper Than Buying Fruits and Vegetables?
Photo: jgolby (Shutterstock) With food costs rising, many people are contemplating starting a garden. This makes sense, since human beings have been growing their own food for thousands of years.…
5 Everyday Foods That May Help Relieve Bloating
For many of us, weight loss is a challenging feat. While we try to follow a diet and exercise daily, our stomachs still may feel heavy. And when that happens,…
Pooja Makhija’s Cool Cucumber Sandwich Is The Nutrient Powerhouse Your Diet Needs
The beauty of a sandwich is that it is one of the most versatile food items you can make and have at any hour of the day. What goes inside…