Here’s everything you need to know about how to grow basil! And yes, it’s beginner-friendly. Why grow basil? Basil is hands-down one of my favorite herbs to grow because nothing says summer quite like freshly picked basil. It adds so much to Italian food, crostini, tomato dishes, even cocktails! But my favorite way to enjoy…
Tag: herbs
How to Freeze Pesto
I went on a whole pesto freezing kick due to the abundance of fresh basil in my garden. I couldn’t bear to waste it! I made jars and jars of pesto to freeze for a rainy day and even froze some individual portions for sauce in a pinch. Here’s how to freeze pesto. What You’ll…
June Garden Tour
This post is sponsored by Texas Department of State Health Services It’s another beautiful day in Wonderland! It’s going to be a lovely season in the backyard and I can’t wait to show you around. This is the third season for my roses and I have a feeling this will be the year when…
TRT Loves: Homegrown Herb Garden by Lisa Baker Morgan and Ann McCormick
I recently got my hands on a book that’s a cookbook-gardening book hybrid and loved it! It’s a great afternoon read on a rainy day. Morgan and McCormick make an herb garden sound simple (it is!) in their easy-to-follow tips. The descriptions are on-point; you don’t have to wade through paragraphs to find what you’re looking for. It’s…
How to Enjoy Fresh Herbs All Winter
I can’t take credit for this idea but I also can’t remember where I saw it. I know a Facebook page I’d “liked” shared this, but I can’t remember who. I do, however, remember being completely gobsmacked by the idea. Slaps forehead. Of course! It’s so simple! Freeze herbs in olive oil and pop them out…
Simple Summer Salads
I love salads. I often find myself defending salads. Why does salad have a reputation for being boring? Salad is anything but boring! Every bite is a different combination of ingredients. I eat salad several nights a week for dinner because it’s fast and easy. Here are some of my favorites to inspire your own…