EAT – The Gardener Wife

Lime Basil—A Must for Every Garden

Lime basil doesn’t taste like cilantro—but it goes well with the same flavors that cilantro does.

Edible Flowers: Magnificent Magnolias on the Menu

Although I’ve been growing and using edible flowers for over 20 years, I’m still learning and expanding my repertoire. Recently when I saw that a friend’s magnolia was starting to bloom, I remembered that magnolia is an edible flower. After checking with my friend to make sure she had not used any pesticides or chemicalContinue reading “Edible Flowers: Magnificent Magnolias on the Menu”

Easy Garden Side Dishes

I may earn commissions for purchases made through any Amazon links in this post. See disclosure here. Garden to table cooking doesn’t mean you have to cook everything from scratch for every meal. Sometimes the garden element could be just some dried or fresh herbs that you add in or sprinkle on top of aContinue reading “Easy Garden Side Dishes”

Garden to Table Success

Of course, even simple meals are very tasty when made with veggies, herbs, and fruits from my garden.

Everything’s Coming Up Roses

These are ideas that you could use for any tea party, indoors or outside, or for any garden party.

Making Chili When It’s Chilly

Chili is good at any time of year, but I especially like to make it when it’s chilly outside.

Celery Increase: Using, Storing, and Preserving Celery

Growing celery increases my salary! Here’s how to use and store it.

White Chicken Chili

—perfect for seasonal eating now as I’m harvesting tomatillos and still have fresh bell peppers, jalapenos, and onion from the garden.

Garden Egg Cups

A ready-made healthy breakfast like this makes my mornings easier.

Salted Caramel Pear Butter

Sadly, summer is drawing to a close. But the good news is that the evenings are cooler, and we can enjoy sitting outside by a fire pit. As we sit out there, I like to listen to soft music playing through the outdoor speakers and to nibble on something tasty—preferably something that includes cheese, myContinue reading “Salted Caramel Pear Butter”