If you’re trying to decide what to do with overripe cucumbers, we have some ideas for you. When cucumbers are left on the vine, they will continue to grow. They can become very large and take on a yellow color. Yellow cucumbers are tougher than perfectly ripe cucumbers, but this doesn’t mean they have to …
Garden Recipes
I often wonder if flowers from my gardens are edible, as I’m sure many others do. And to my surprise, many of the blooms from the vegetables, herbs, and flowers are not only OK to eat, but they taste delicious and add a pop of color to our meals. So, today I’ll share a list …
Is beet a vegetable? This is actually a common question. When we look at the foods we eat, sometimes the lines blur in terms of what is considered a vegetable; take a tomato, for instance, as it is technically considered a fruit. It is no wonder that you are asking whether a beet is a …
Are oregano flowers edible? You bet they are, and they’re quite delicious. One of the most popular Mediterranean herbs, oregano is commonly used in Italian dishes. Also, oregano is a popular herb for making herbal tea. This delicious herb comes from the same plant family that mint comes from, and it is commonly known by …
Chive flowers, like miniature pom-poms waving in the breeze, are the cheerleaders of the herb garden. But are chive flowers edible? Every part of the chive plant is edible, including the cute, round blossoms. You can add fresh chives flowers to your edible flowers list. So… if you’ve been wondering if chive flowers are safe …
This easy-to-make creamy tomato soup from fresh tomatoes is a family favorite you’ll love and make again and again. There’s no chopping or peeling involved, and you only need a few ingredients you already have in your garden or pantry. When I was growing up, my mom made this at least once a week and …
Have you ever gotten too busy and all of a sudden realized your basil plants have all bloomed (or are about to bloom)? It happened to me more than once. So what can you do now? Are basil flowers edible? Let’s explore what happens when the basil blooms and what to do with the basil …
There are few kitchen food products more fun than edible flowers, and when the edible flowers are herbs, there are tons of health benefits as well. This is true for rosemary. Are rosemary flowers edible? They absolutely are! And besides that, they’re quite delicious. From tea to recipes to salads, rosemary blossoms can liven up …
Tomatoes love the summer heat! And if you planted a bit more than you can consume, you might wonder what to do with too many tomatoes. It’s not hard to be overwhelmed with too many tomatoes this time of the year, especially if you planted more than you need. Ask me how I know 😉 …
Blueberry tea is a great drink to have when you want something light and refreshing. It has a deep, rich flavor that blends well with citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruit for the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. Blueberries are also loaded with antioxidants which help fight free radicals in your body – making blueberry tea one …