Sweet Magnolia Southern Magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora, needs no introduction around here. The genus Magnolia includes over 200 species, but the word magnolia means one thing in the South: huge white flowers, sweetly scented, on a large broad-leafed evergreen tree. It is most beloved, although sometimes preferred from a distance. This species is native to the…
Pickles: Korean Style Kimchi is synonymous with Korean cuisine. It’s the most distinguishable dish that sets Korean food apart from any other Asian cuisine. What is kimchi? In short, it’s a pickle. Not just any pickle though; it’s the garlicky, chile-laden cousin of the kosher dill. Koreans eat kimchi at almost every meal. Traditionally kimchi needs days, even…
Drying Food This is the first year I have tried drying food, other than herbs. Drying food is an old technique used for thousands of years. Dried foods contain more nutrients that canned food and are delicious when reconstituted. Drying is a simple technique that involves very little equipment. Dry food is less likely spoil due…
My Photography Gear I have started to get a lot of questions about my photography gear and how I shoot the garden photography on the blog. First of all, I am an amateur. In fact, all of my gear is considered “cheap” in the world of photography. I took a photography class in college…