chicken and pepper ragout

An Easy Braised Chicken & Pepper

From late spring through mid-summer, the abundance of peppers triggers our cooking creativity. Although my kids enjoy eating raw vegetables, I always make them try recipes from other cultures. This Braised Chicken & Pepper is a twisted version of the Hungarian Chicken Paprikash. What is a ragout? Ragout is a slow-cooked French-style stew. It may …

how to be a frugal gardener

How to Be a Frugal Gardener?

In the olden days, gardening was a real job where all family members have assigned tasks. Today, we see that gardening has become more of a hobby, where people try to showcase their talent. In this world of consumption, we have turned gardening from a providing activity into a consuming one.Do you want to start …

Least efficient crops

9 Crops Not Worth Growing in a Small Garden

Each one has their reasons for growing vegetables. Some grow things for fun, others for therapeutics. But, this post addresses those whose purpose is to feed their families off of the garden. The following is a list of nine crops that are not worth the hassle despite their popularity. For a crop to be efficient, …