Graceful Gardening

Have you ever wondered how to use fresh thyme in your favorite recipes, where it came from, how to grow it and how to properly dry it so it lasts during the winter? Jackie O details the history and origin of thyme, how to use it when cooking, how to properly preserve and store it […]

Cooking Cooking with rosemary is one of my absolute favorites! My brother always refers to them as “pine needles”, but I find they add so much flavor to meat, fish, and potatoes. Let sprigs add extra flavor as you braise and brine a steak in your cast iron skillet or roast potatoes in the oven. […]

Summer basil is one of my favorite herbs to grow during the season! It is a versatile herb that can be used in many different types of dishes, as a delicate garnish, and even ground up into a pesto sauce. Cooking I absolutely LOVE cooking with summer basil! It is one of my favorite summer […]