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How to Harvest Basil for Maximum Yields
A couple of weeks ago we covered the basics of keeping a potted basil plant alive. Let’s dig in one step deeper. We don’t just want our basil to live, do we? We want it to thrive! Preferably, we’d like...
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Dill Cucumber Spears
Eat Your Flowers Did you know that dill flowers are edible? They tend to get a bad rap because, as with all annuals, the appearance of flowers is a sure sign that your dill plant is about to kick the...
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5 of My Favorite Spots to Grab a Bite in Austin, TX
Paris may be for lovers, but Austin is for eaters. As someone who tends to plan my trips around my three main meals, that made it impossibly hard to pick just a handful of restaurants, taco trucks,...
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Reminder: Time to Start Sowing
Just a friendly reminder to start thinking about what you’re going to plant in your garden this fall. Here in Palo Alto, USDA plant hardiness zone 9b, it’s time to start sowing seeds indoors for...
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Habanero and Watermelon Margaritas
Looking for a perfect beverage to get you through the final days of summer? Look no further. This watermelon and habanero margarita perfectly matches the weather as we head into the first days of...
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Holy Moly Habanero Guacamole & Salsa
What goes better with margaritas than salsa and guacamole? Pretty much nothing. Which is why I came up with these spicy versions of the beloved classics to go with the Habanero Watermelon Margaritas I...
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Kickin’ Pumpkin & Bacon Mac N Cheese
In keeping with our theme of spicy foods for September, here is a delightful little recipe I dreamed up for a white habanero-infused mac n cheese. It’s got just the right amount of spice, and with...
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Homemade Sriracha
Today I’m going to share with you my recipe for homemade sriracha. You may know it better as Rooster Sauce, or that ubiquitous green-capped hot sauce that young folks nowadays love so much. At it’s...
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Pecan Chia Pudding with Rum-Stewed Asian Pears
I think I can officially say that, despite lingering daytime temps in the 80’s here in Palo Alto, it is now my favorite time of year– fall! Aka pumpkin season. Aka corn maze season. Aka the best time...
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Bay Area Day Trip: Pescadero, CA
Pescadero is a charming spot just two miles off Highway 1 between Santa Cruz and Half-Moon Bay. If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-track activity to do in easy driving distance of San Francisco,...
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