Let me describe the flavors of sesame sprouts
Sesame seeds that had been sitting in the freezer for over a year were soaked and left to sprout. I don’t know what’s more surprising: that the seeds actually …
Edible Garden
For over a decade, we have been growing herbs, fruits and vegetables for home consumption. These are the mainstays in our garden.
What is dill? Is it the same as dill weed?
An annual herb that's related to celery, fennel and parsley, both leaves and seeds of dill are edible. Dill leaves are also known as dill weed (or dillweed).
Oregano in the kitchen and garden
A culinary herb and staple of Mediterranean cuisines, true oregano grows in spikes during warm and sunny weather, and has tiny leaves.
Wild Mushrooms in the Backyard: Edible or Poisonous?
We were excited to discover wild mushrooms in our garden but not foolishly excited to harvest and cook them. How do we know if they are edible or poisonous?
How to grow and propagate lemongrass, and how to use it for cooking
There are several kinds of lemongrass and they do look very similar to each other. But only Cymbopogon citratus (and Cymbopogon flexuosus to a lesser extent) is used as …
How to grow and propagate mint
Mint likes water and the sun. Pinch off the flowers for a more bountiful harvest. Grow more mint from a single plant by sticking cuttings in a jar or bottle of water.
How to make a simple fruit picker
If you want to make your own fruit picker, you only need three things: a pole, a butterfly net and wire to hold them together. See how we made ours.
The first flowers of our coffee tree
The story of our coffee tree is intertwined with Alex's search for a direct source of vanilla beans.