Perpetual Learning
Hey everyone! Elias here. You know, one of the things I love most about gardening is the direct connection it gives me to my food. It’s amazing how transforming a patch of dirt into a vibrant, producing garden can inspire all sorts of culinary adventures. Today, I want to share a bit about how my … Read more
It’s late July here in the garden, and the tomato plants are… well, they’re something else this year. Specifically, my Romas. You know, those lovely, paste tomatoes perfect for sauces and roasting? This year, they’ve decided to take over. Seriously, I’m pretty sure one of them is eyeing up the neighbor’s prize-winning petunias. If you’re … Read more
You know, I spend a lot of time in my garden. It’s not just about getting my hands dirty; it’s about understanding where our food comes from, and how the way we’ve grown things for centuries has shaped the very flavors we love today. Think about it. Long before fancy cookbooks and molecular gastronomy, people … Read more
Today is July 25th, 2025, and I’m feeling a swell of pride that’s hard to put into words. It’s the kind of deep satisfaction that comes from seeing months, sometimes years, of patient effort blossom into something truly beautiful and abundant. My suburban backyard, once just a patch of grass, is now a vibrant testament … Read more
The summer air is buzzing with life, and my garden is bursting with tomatoes, peppers, and herbs. But as much as I love the bounty of these warmer months, there’s a part of me that starts to look forward to the shift. It’s a subtle feeling, a quiet anticipation for the cozy days ahead. And … Read more
Summer’s bounty is here, and if your garden is anything like mine, you’re probably swimming in fresh vegetables! It’s a fantastic problem to have, but what happens when the harvest outpaces our ability to eat it? That’s where ancient wisdom comes in. Today, I want to talk about fermenting vegetables – a time-tested method of … Read more
Hello fellow gardeners and food lovers! Elias here. Today, I want to talk about something that truly brings me joy in the garden and on the plate: heirloom tomatoes. If you’ve ever bitten into a pale, watery supermarket tomato, you know how much we miss out on when we don’t explore these incredible varieties. So, … Read more
You know how much I love baking focaccia. There’s just something magical about that chewy, airy bread, especially when it’s drizzled with good olive oil, fresh from the oven. It’s the kind of simple pleasure that makes my kitchen feel like the heart of our home. But lately, as I’ve been pouring that golden liquid, … Read more
There’s nothing quite like stepping out into the backyard and plucking dinner right off the vine. If you’ve been following along, you know my garden isn’t just a hobby; it’s a huge part of how my family eats. And lately, it’s been bursting at the seams with all sorts of seasonal goodness. But here’s the … Read more
You know that feeling when you pull a warm loaf of bread out of the oven? That incredible, earthy, comforting smell that just fills the whole house? For me, it’s right up there with the satisfaction of pulling a perfect carrot from the garden or picking a sun-warmed tomato. It’s the smell of sustenance, of … Read more