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Got Kale?
This spring, My Pirate (hubby) requested that I grow a bed of kale for his breakfast smoothies. I diligently planted a six-pack of dinosaur kale (lacinato kale) and a six-pack […]
Potatoes in My Victory Garden
I have savored every bite of our potato crop this season, but the sight of the potato bed makes me wince. They are UGLY. But, this is what potatoes do. […]
Community Garden Swag
I forgot to plant green beans. Me. And I love Blue Lake Green Beans fresh off of the vine. It must have been my bad case of Puppy Fever this […]
Quick and Easy Berry Buttermilk Cake
My favorite summertime cake is the Raspberry Buttermilk Cake recipe that I found four years ago in the June edition of Gourmet Magazine. It’s fun and easy to bake with […]
Pass the Potatoes and Lobster
On Friday, I pretended that I was Ina Garten and splurged on two lobsters and made a batch of her Lobster and Potato Salad. I did my best to be […]
Pass the Herb Butter
Herb butter is one of my favorite secret ingredients to keep tucked in the freezer. I simply cut a slice off of it and add it to whatever I’m cooking […]
Pineapple Mint Wine Spritzer with Raspberries
Pineapple mint may have world domination issues, but I don't mind. It's ruffled variegated edges are lovely to look at and I love to add it to iced tea and cocktails. […]
Welcome to Victory Garden Menus
Hello. My name is Laura Heldreth and most days you can find me playing in my kitchen and vegetable garden. I grow my vegetables in a victory garden in our […]