Basil Tea from Your Garden: Brewing Fresh Leaves and Flowers

🌿Fresh garden basil makes an enchanting and satisfying cup of tea, either hot or iced, in an endless variety of flavors and colors. Such a wonderful…

Aug 15 • Shell at Shovel and Crunch

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July 2026

Homemade Scented Geranium Liqueur

🌿The irresistibly beautiful fragrance of scented geraniums, captured in a smooth and enchanting liqueur. Perfect for sipping over ice or in cocktails…

Jul 31 • Shell at Shovel and Crunch

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May 2026

🍚 Arroz de Feijão (Easy, Authentic Portuguese Beans and Rice)

Deeply comforting and full of love, this hearty bean and rice classic from Portugal has made us swoon.

May 21 • Shell at Shovel and Crunch

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More from Last Summer in the Garden

I've just added the final group of revised garden posts to the blog, with more heirloom herbs, veggies, flowers, and berries to revisit as the new…

May 15 • Shell at Shovel and Crunch

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April 2026

A Walkthrough of Last Summer in the Garden

As we prepare for a new gardening season, here's a comforting tour of last year's treasured harvests.🌻

Apr 25 • Shell at Shovel and Crunch

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March 2026

🍊 Best Homemade Vin d'Orange Recipe with Garden Herbs: 9 Versions and 30 Taste Testers

Rosé wine with brandy or vodka, steeped with garden herbs, orange and lemon zest, cinnamon, vanilla. This chilled Provençal refresher is sublime. See…

Mar 25 • Shell at Shovel and Crunch

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🥃Liqueur de Vanille Fait Maison (Vanilla Bean Liqueur)

My previous batch that I made 16 years ago is sadly almost gone, so I knew it was definitely time to make more. I hope you'll adore this luxurious…

Mar 3 • Shell at Shovel and Crunch

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February 2026

🥣 Rustic Vegan French Sorrel Soup (Soupe à l'Oseille)

This French classic is one of our very favorite soups. Tasters have regularly gasped at the unexpectedly lush, tangy, and comforting flavors. And sorrel…

Feb 25 • Shell at Shovel and Crunch

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Tarte aux Noix Fondante - French Walnut Tart (Vegan)

This recipe was so worth the months of testing and tasting trials until it was just right. It's finally ready, and it's the height of luxurious flavor…

Feb 18 • Shell at Shovel and Crunch

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🌱28 Heirloom Potatoes to Grow with Taste Tests

It's been pure magic to grow and taste these treasures from around the globe. Check out photos and details of each, and how to grow them!

Feb 6 • Shell at Shovel and Crunch

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January 2026

🌿Best guide to 54 types of mint to grow with scent profiles

Here they are, 54 exciting and unique global mints, from my garden to yours! With photos, details and scent notes on each, plus mint growing info. ☀️

Jan 25 • Shell at Shovel and Crunch

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🌯 Kale and Sweet Potato Fonio Wraps with Mango Yassa Sauce

🌱Vibrant West African flavors wrapped in a hearty, colorful meal. Our family loves this comforting burst of flavors and textures. And it's vegan!

Jan 9

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