I tried my hand at gardening and became addicted to the new colors, flavors, and textures hidden from us by conventional markets. Gardening Expectations I …
I Lived a “Cottagecore” Lifestyle for Three Years. Here’s What I Learned: Part 2

A Journal of Cuisine & Creativity
I tried my hand at gardening and became addicted to the new colors, flavors, and textures hidden from us by conventional markets. Gardening Expectations I …
The Great Plague of 2020 ended some time ago, but it left an everlasting impact on society. That impact is Cottagecore, an internet aesthetic popularized …
I long desire a space with acres of seemingly endless rows of beautiful vegetables, herbs, and flowers. But for now, my reality is a patch …
Kale is such a beautiful plant with velvety green leaves and delicious flavor. One of the most common varieties is Curly Kale. Ideal Season: Cool Sun: Full …
What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like? In my teens and twenties when I lived in New …
A few years ago, a wo-worker of mine gave me a microgreen growing kit as a goodbye present. Throughout the pandemic, we had exchanged a …
It is the season of fresh salads! I typically live for fall, but lately I have been living for spring because this is the time …
Here in Southern Virginia, winter has been alarmingly mild with only a few weeks here and there of frost and absolutely no snow. However, that …
With summer half way through, I wanted to share some of the wonderful herbs I was able to harvest so far! Ever since I took …
Ideal Season: Cool Sun: Full Sun/Partial Shade Ideal Soil Type: Sandy Loam Soil Ideal Temperature: 50-72°F (10-22°C) Maturation Period: 50-80 Days (depending on the variety) …