How to transplant vegetable seedlings
Proper preparation, timing and technique help seedlings become healthy and productive plants.
Garlic has its benefits
Garlic can boost your body’s response to common cold, cancer and other ailments.
How to roast garlic
Roasted garlic can be used in many recipes, from dips and dressings to mashed potatoes and chicken.
Use coffee grounds in the garden
Coffee grounds offer several benefits for your garden’s soil and are also useful for compost and mulch.
How to make Kifle (Yugoslavian walnut cookies)
Several weeks ago, a lovely woman called our office hoping for a specific European cookie recipe, although she wasn’t sure of the ingredients, the name of the cookies or even what the cookies resembled.
How to get rid of moles in your garden
New baits and repellents for moles work better than the home remedies some people swear by, and trapping is still one of the most efficient means of controlling moles.
European baking: Metric to standard conversion charts
If you’re not familiar with the metric system, making European confections can be confusing. These charts will help you measure out your ingredients correctly.
Grilled cheese and leftovers
I was talking to a friend of mine over the weekend who mentioned that she didn’t see the Ask Jen column in last week’s...
How to make inside-out grilled cheese
It doesn’t take much extra effort to turn your normal grilled cheese into inside-out grilled cheese.
6 tips for growing succulents indoors
Succulents are easy to grow as long as attention is paid to environment, light, soil, water, fertilizer and pest control.
