Harvest and Store Radishes

Harvest and Store Radishes

Here are my tips for harvesting and storing radishes. Harvesting Tips:  1) Keep in mind the maturity dates on the seed packet as a rule of thumb.  While most spring radishes are ready in 30 days, winter radishes are ready from 50 to 70 days depending on the variety.   If you know how wide the […]

Cocktails from Pittsburgh Bars

Sherry Cobbler Highball

I previously posted about two other cocktails (For Whom the Bell Tolls and Ion) when we met with friends at Siempre Algo a few weeks ago.  I forgot to share this gem called Sherry Cobbler Highball which fits the criteria of a plant based cocktail. Ingredients: Lustau Dry Amontillado Los Arcos Sherry – sherry is […]

Basil Varieties

Siam Queen Basil

If you didn’t already know, there are lots of varieties of basil.  Since I couldn’t find African Blue Basil this year to attract bees, a local plant store recommended that I give Siam Queen Basil a try.  It is a pretty and tasty plant but it doesn’t attract as many bees. Features: 1) The taste […]