Provencial Tomato Tarte

This quick summer treat is so easy and elegant!  With just a few basic ingredients you'll be ready for a decadent brunch dish.  Or, it pair with a green salad for a refreshing dinner.  Its the perfect way to showcase your homegrown tomatoes, or the beautiful seasonal tomatoes on display at your local market.

Herbs, Herbs, Herbs

The New American Herbal is a beautiful reference for beginning kitchen gardeners, or for established gardeners looking to learn more about what could be growing.  As an amateur herb gardener and full-fledged foodie, this guide made me a very happy reader!

How to Grow Basil from Cuttings

Fresh basil growing in the kitchen is such a simple luxury!  I love grabbing a handful to add a pop of flavor to whatever is on the stove. 

After a season of giving its flavorful leaves for bruschetta and sauces, a basil plant thins out and prepares itself to make seeds.  This would normally signal the end of the basil's viability - and the perfect time to take cuttings.