Our turmeric has done so well that we have already had to divide the plant and spread it around the lower garden. Excited about the success, I was researching more ways to make use of the plants and discovered that the gorgeous flowers are edible and the turmeric leaves are great for wrapping and baking fish. So I tried the latter and found it … Read More
After struggling through the monsoon seasons last year, I set out to find a green(ish) veg crop for our rooftop garden that would not suffer from overwatering as our tomatoes and pumpkins did. Enter okra, which was until recently my least favorite vegetable. I don’t know why I did not consider okra sooner because we actually eat it somewhat regularly. Popular back home … Read More
We throw away so many things every day without thinking, just to get in the car, drive to the store, buy some more of them and repeat the process. This started to drive me nuts a few years ago when I was given a lovely collection of old-fashioned lady’s handkerchiefs. I realized the sheer volume of how many tissues I would go through during cold … Read More
Cassava (also known as manioc, yucca, and tapioco) is a great staple crop for the tropical home garden. Both the young leaves and starchy tubers are edible and can easily replace the potato, which is better suited to cooler climates. Popular throughout Africa, the leaves (a good source of protein and vitamin) are boiled and mashed, and often served over rice. The … Read More
Eggplant often gets a bad rap as a bitter and heavy vegetable based on the few preparations most Americans are familiar with. Either baked in a casserole to a slimy pulp or twice-fried, what can be a delicate and delightful summer flavor is often buried under grease or disguised by another ingredient. As it is one of the easiest and most nutritious … Read More