Naranjilla (Solanum quitoense)
If I had to describe Dominica's flora with one word, I think I would choose "giant." Or possibly "huge."
"Lush" is a good word but I'm not sure it can convey the kind of extreme lushness I
Sorrel or rum punch (sorrel spiked with rum) is a popular, refreshing drink in the Caribbean, especially during the holiday season.
Knowing this, I was particularly excited to get to the market and get my hands on
Way back when, I wrote about Broadleaf Thyme and Cuban Oregano (Coleus amboinicus) and (Plectranthus amboinicus) and wondered about the proper identification for the different plants. At the time I concluded that Broadleaf thyme was the one
Day one of our big trip has just passed and I've already managed to try a new fruit. I expected to eat a lot of my favourite fruit on this trip, but I didn't anticipate finding anything, besides
Okay, I'll admit it doesn't look like much, but if you put your face really close to the monitor and squint you can see a little green lizard lounging on a branch. Cute!
The next time you hear
About two weeks ago I was pleasantly surprised by the arrival of a copy of my new book, Grow Great Grub: Organic Food from Small Spaces, fresh off the presses. I had a hand in every facet of making this book, from writing
I just read a fascinating piece via the Telegraph UK that is absolutely blowing my mind.
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