The Garden of Eating

It's been a while! Just wanted to say hello �and share some great ways to make use of fall's bounty.
Despite the weird weather, we've had a very good tomato year in our garden. There's been some blight but we've managed to minimize it by mulching well with crushed straw, fertilizing a few times, and trimming all the affected leaves and branches off...

Well, helloooo. Long time, no post - life's just been too busy. But I'm breaking my years-long silence to share a new family favorite with you.
This perfect dinner was inspired by a recipe I found in the New York Times Cooking section over the winter. The bones are the same but I've made some adjustments -- punched up the marinade (it needed ginger and a little spice) and increased the amount...

Even if you're not following the news about recycling and plastic pollution as closely as I am, you've probably seen some of the articles (try this one or this one or this set of photographs to start) or noticed that your garbage company or city has...

These tried and true favorites make the most of what's fresh right now. Enjoy these six sweet ways to celebrate July's bounty of blueberries, peaches, raspberries and more.
Blueberry Honey Yogurt Tart with Gingery Graham Cracker Crust
This chilled tart is the perfect way to end to a hot day. Drained Greek yogurt sweetened with a little honey provides a creamy, slightly tangy base for the fresh blueberries that are just coming into season. The crystallized ginger in the graham cracker...