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When Life Gives You Peppers, Use This Pepper Jam Recipe

Josh — Thu, 13 May 2010 18:30:03 +0000

This post was inspired by Josh’s Plant Spotlight: Bell Peppers post from earlier this year. I’ve decided to share a less common bell pepper recipe in my post, but first: let’s talk about some general pepper preparation.

Cooking: Candied Sweet Potatoes

Josh — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:49:33 +0000

This post will be a bit of a sequel to the Plant Spotlight: Sweet Potato post from last September. So, now that you all know Josh’s tips for growing sweet potatoes, let’s discuss some of the best ways to get them from your garden to your table!

Getting Protein On A Vegetarian/Vegan Diet

Josh — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 06:30:43 +0000

Whether you’re looking to bulk up for a competition or to lose weight while maintaining muscle mass, protein is an important part of pretty much everyone’s diet, so one of the biggest worries about dropping meat is keeping the protein intake up.

The Many Faces Of American Stew

Josh — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 07:22:54 +0000

Putting together a great summary of stews in America is a little like describing the different landscapes of each state. Since there are so many regional varieties available across the country, exploring them can be a real treat, especially if you’re interested in some new tastes which you might not have experienced before.

Just like Apple Pie, Only Easier

Sophie — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:44:36 +0000

I have always loved getting apples right from the tree. Fresh, juicy, crisp and delicious – nothing quite compares. Sweet, tart, or mellow, they're all wonderful in their own ways, and I doubt I will ever lose my love of the apple. Sadly, I don't have the space to grow apple trees myself, but I'm lucky enough to have a grandfather with a small apple orchard.

Delicious Candied Oranges

Sophie — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:49:37 +0000

Hey everyone, I’m Sophie! Josh has asked me to help him out by taking care of the cooking end of things here at AskGarden, since he’s not much for recipes. I’m glad to help, so here I am with my first step-by-step how-to about making Candied Orange Peels!

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