As mentioned in previous posts, I planted a few stalks of corn in our Victory Garden. Well, it’s time to start pollinating! I’ll have to hand pollinate because there aren’t enough stalks planted to guarantee that they will be pollinated naturally. I would have needed to plant at least 4 rows of corn to realistically […]
Our Backyard Victory Garden what we planted To start, the LSU College of Agriculture has great resources for gardeners. Their Vegetable Planting Guide is pure gold. Despite being readily available online, I probably have 6 different printed copies scattered around the house. I used that guide to confirm that what I wanted to plant […]
The spread of COVID-19 has made it worrisome for anyone to go to the grocery store, and it’s made it extremely difficult for grocers to keep their shelves stocked. Many are turning back to another time for inspiration on how to deal with the need to feed their families during these trying days. As a […]
Turn any tasty dish into a culinary masterpiece, full of color by adding beautiful flowers on top. Beyond the beauty, our edible flowers can be used as flavor components in your dishes and each flower adds a subtle nuance to the bite. We produce a year-round edible flower selection complementing dishes throughout the seasons. Our […]
Microgreens are more colorful and flavorful versions of the larger real thing. You can enjoy microgreen versions of arugula, chives, cabbage, beets, cilantro, kale, parsley, radishes, and more. Many restaurants have begun to feature entrees with microgreens on their menus. People enjoy the visual appeal added by microgreens, and an appealing dish is often a […]
1.Crispy Hash Browns, Eggs and a Side of Bacon: Whip up these personal-size casseroles for your next weekend brunch. The recipe is easily scaled to feed anywhere from a few folks to a hungry crowd of friends and family. (via Cooking on the Weekends) 2. Egg White Omelette With Avocado, Goat Cheese and Microgreens: The […]
By Chelsea Digby Recently I found myself watching an episode of Cooks vs. Cons on Food Network during my lunch break at work. I had never seen it before being that I don’t have cable at home (Bunny ears, for the win!), but the basic gist of the show is that there are 4 competitors, […]
By Michael Prat As what little remained of winter made its way in and out of New Orleans a few weekends ago, I had the urge to coax spring along by making a modern twist on the traditional garden salad using micro greens as an added component adding both flavor and texture to the crunch […]