April Rolle had a leafy green problem. The busy doctor loved salads, but she hadn’t had any luck growing lettuce or other salad components in her outdoor container garden, and because of…
Tag: Food & Lifestyle
Monstera Mania: Why the Rare Houseplant Craze Isn’t Going Away
As sourdough starters turn to sludge in the back of the fridge and spin bikes gather dust in the corner, one pandemic trend is still going strong. Sales of houseplants surged last…
5 Rare Plants That Are Surprisingly Easy to Care For
Houseplants are a little like rabbits. They have a tendency to multiply really quickly. You might bring home a little spider plant cutting to pop in some soil, and before you know…
What Does ‘Antibiotic Free’ Mean When it Comes to Food?
Do you know what’s in your food? That’s the question posed to me by Kevin Lo, CEO of FoodID, a company that tests food to ensure accountability on food labels. It’s a…
How to (Actually) Get Rid of Fruit Flies
Fruit flies are the worst. One day, you have a perfectly lovely banana sitting on your counter, and the next, you’re hosting a bed and breakfast for a colony of vermin, and…
5 Wild Grains You Can Cook With
If you’re looking to expand your pantry—and to move away from some of the kitchen’s more expected carbohydrates—wild grains may be for you. As a category, wild grains are defined as uncultivated…
What to Do With an Abundance of Peppers
We’ve reached that point in late summer when my pepper plants are producing more than I can keep up with. There are only so many stuffed peppers, fajitas and stir fries one…
What Does the Future of Ethical Meat Look Like?
In the wake of the mislabelling scandal that fan-favorite meat producer Belcampo weathered just a few months ago, small, independent ranchers are finding their footing in a changing industry. Many ranchers and…
The Most Luxurious Spa is in Your Garden
Does this Friday afternoon sound familiar? It’s been a long week in a year (two years?) of long weeks. You’re a little achy, you have a bit of a headache and there…