One of the undeniable perks of Summer is basil's abundant availability, and its tendency to have a sweeter flavor and more tender leaves when it's in season. Although it'd be easy to spend all Summer using it in classic preparations like tricolor Caprese salad and fresh pesto, there are plenty of other uses for the herb, too. Our picks for best basil dishes when you keep reading. Read more

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While I love planting my vegetable garden, having perennials and herbs in my garden means that I can count on these hardworking plants to keep color, flavor, and blooms in my garden even when the veggie beds are barren. Take a look at some of the plants I've included in my garden to do the heavy lifting when the veggies aren't in season. Read more

Whether you're a rookie or an expert with sauces, one staple you won't be able to go without is the bouquet garni, a small bunch of classic French herbs used to infuse many European sauces, stews, and soups — as well as important holiday roasts. I know that they can be bought ready-made, but in my opinion, the notion goes against common sense. Why would you buy them when they are cheaper, Read more

From candy canes to mint hot chocolate, peppermint is definitely the herb of the season. (It also has some medical cred: peppermint has been shown to soothe stomach issues.) I love the sweet-spicy kick peppermint adds to desserts, but I don't always love how calorie-laden those desserts often are. Consider the problem solved. From festive cocktails to vegan ice cream, check out these five Read more

For many, Thanksgiving is a monthlong production that involves plenty of planning ahead when it comes to oven space, refrigerator space, and day-of preparation. But even if you're not much of a planner — or you've suddenly been put on the spot to pull off a turkey day feast! — I promise that you can still host a meal worth boasting about afterwards. The key to a successful last-minute feast Read more

This year a lot of people are focusing on hosting trendy Thanksgiving dinners, influenced by South or East Asian flavors. We think that's awesome — it's great to branch out and try new things. But just in case you were looking for a more traditional spread, we've got you covered. Check out our picks for a classic Thanksgiving feast! On the menu: Apple cidercar cocktail Mushroom leek Read more

Over the years, some of my most successful gifts have been living ones. From succulent wreaths to pots of herbs, many of these plant and tree gifts are still thriving at my friends' and family's homes. This year, surprise the green-thumbed members of your circle with some of these charming, and modern, living gifts. Read more

As trees lose their leaves, and everything becomes grayer, keep things green in your indoor space. Potted plants, herbs, and forced bulbs are just a few ideas, so you can maintain your green thumb during the dormant Winter. Not a natural at gardening? Don't worry – here are five foolproof greens to keep around your house. Read more

At a time when hummus rivals cupcakes as the country's biggest trend, what's a hummus company gotta do to rise above the rest? For Nestle-owned Tribe Mediterranean Foods, it's branching out to explore new flavor horizons. At the beginning of this month, the nationwide all-natural hummus producer announced it'd be rolling out "culinary-inspired flavors" that retail from $2.49 to $2.99 and "bring Read more