Hot Pepper Rub for Sore Muscles Let’s just say that I am not as limber as I used to be. In fact, I have taken to sitting on a stool for especially long weeding session in the garden. Needless to say, I do have considerable lower back pain. I normally treat my back with a… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
Mr. Box Turtle One particular joy I get out of gardening is seeing numerous wild animals enjoy my yard as much as I do. A certain box turtle has determined that our address is a safe place, especially now that the old black dog has lost a few steps and his nose is not as… Read More