Yes, pesto is delightful, but what if you have your basil is overly bountiful? Our solution (pardon the pun) is to drink our basil! Stay Hydrated in the Summer Yep, I don’t like to drink plain water. It is boring – but worse, since it […]
Honey diluted with water can help the human body in many ways. There are countless claims floating around the interweb, today I will share ten ways that have studies that back the “stories.” Why Not Plain Drink Water? Plain water is just fine to drink. […]
Rosemary Request It started so innocently. Uncle Smokey asked for some “stalks” of rosemary. He is not a gardener, so further elucidation was required. He had this idea for some grilled mushroom kabobs, and had read that rosemary made good skewers. I understand now. He […]
Horehound is not native to the Southwest, it is an Old World plant, but it has made the desert margins its home. It’s not invasive here in the Southwest* by any means, rather you can find a few rare scattered clumps of it here or […]
Greek Independence Day is March 25 (the day I post this), so I am sharing a delicious Greek salad dressing that uses two things abundant around our homestead – honey and lemons. Greeks in The Southwest There may or may not be many people of […]
Citrus marinade helps tenderize a tough cut of meat while it adds flavor. Making the marinade is one delightful way to use ample citrus. This does make good gifts to people that cook or grill. Citrus Ripening Now Citrus is ripening as the plants are […]
First of all, the plant known as “Mexican oregano” is a different species in different parts of Mexico. In each case, local people just shrug and call it orégano, because it’s what they know and use. There is not one single Mexican oregano. These different […]
Oregano is a wonderful herb, with many uses, and there are many plants given the name “oregano.” Each one offers a different flavor profile. In this article we aim to offer an overview of using oregano, not a specific recipe. Plants Named Oregano I cover […]
Basil is considered by many chefs to be the “king of herbs.” Indeed, our word for the plant comes from the Greek “basileus” meaning “king.” Basil grows well in the summer, so there is a lot of it around to use. Here are 7 different […]
Hibiscus flowers can be charming and pretty on the plant, but I also find them quite charming on my plate. There are many ways to enjoy hibiscus, especially if you go outside each afternoon and collect that days bounty and dry yourself a big jar […]
