There is an old saying about pasta that goes like this: “cooked pasta waits for no one.” Most people I know think that they have the technique down of how to cook pasta, even understanding the nebulous “al dente” phrase for when it is really cooked…

My outdoor grill has been teasing me to light her fire and that can only mean one thing: its time to grill homemade Italian sausage! And I know what you are thinking, but no, you don’t need a meat grinder and loads of other equipment to do this; all you need is a go…

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting your hands dirty for the first time, you can avoid that frustration that comes when the plants that you thought were so healthy and thriving suddenly bite the dust. Here are ten simple practices to put in place to avoid …

For close to twenty years, the rhubarb plant that my husband long ago committed to the soil has been a loyal garden friend. Always showing up when expected, always graceful and full of sturdy elephant-like leaves and bright red stalks, it suddenly is no more. I had to mak…

It wasn't that long ago that I had to haul three to four trash bags - all stuffed to the gills - to the curb on trash day. But I've been a (one trash) bag lady ever since I started composting. So what exactly is composting? Think of it as nature’s way of recycling…