Category: Food
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Spicy Pickled Okra
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is one of my favorite plants to grow during the heat of summer. A member of the mallow family, okra has large leaves and lovely flowers that resemble hibiscus. Here in the south, it can grow eight or nine feet tall, and in a few weeks, I’ll need a ladder to harvest…
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Midtown Tavern: Atlanta’s Foodie Secret
In the heart of Atlanta, an unassuming little place called Midtown Tavern has its share of regulars. Out-of-towners might miss it as they drive past after a concert or game at the Civic Center, which is just up the road on Piedmont Avenue. The regulars show up to hang out at the bar, shoot pool…
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In My Vegetable Garden: Chinese Red Long Beans
Chinese Red Long Beans (Vigna unguiculata for the horticulturalists) are one of my favorite crops in the vegetable garden this year. Chinese Red Long Beans are a member of the cowpea family versus the common green bean family, which explains why they do so well here in the heat and humidity of a Southern summer.…
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Dinner at Atlanta’s Two Urban Licks
I just spent a fabulous weekend in Atlanta, and it all started with a very special dinner at Two Urban Licks. Two Urban Licks is a celebrated restaurant in Atlanta, and with good reason. Secluded away in a renovated warehouse, it’s got a vibe that is edgy and sophisticated. The interior of the restaurant is…
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P. Allen Smith’s Garden2Blog, Part III
After visiting Marlsgate Plantation and P. Allen Smith’s original garden home, Gaines, we were off on yet another Garden2Blog adventure to a gardener’s mecca, Moss Mountain Farm. One of the best parts about Garden2Blog was having the opportunity to casually tour P. Allen Smith’s garden home retreat. I must have taken 400 photos inside the…
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Cooking With Kids – Triple Berry Freezer Jam
I have learned from many years of experience that children love to garden and cook right along with you, as long as you keep it short, simple and fun. Kids love to pick fruits and veggies that they like, they like to learn about measuring, they love to use fun tools, and they even like…
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Minted Snow Peas
Snow peas are abundant in the springtime garden. A family favorite, they are easy to grow from seed, and they are one of the earliest crops to make their appearance. Quickly clambering up and smothering our 8 foot tall tomato cages , their delicate white flowers glow amongst verdant leaves and curly tendrils. At Cowlick Cottage, the most…
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Simple Steps to Starting a New Vegetable Garden
Starting a new vegetable garden is exciting, but it can also be intimidating. Just jump in and get growing! Whether you are starting a vegetable garden on a rooftop in the Big Apple, or a country garden in the backyard, many elements are the same. Here are a few simple steps to get your garden off…