salad greens

My $5 Christmas Golden Asian Pear

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Fun Facts & Misc

My $5 Christmas Golden Asian Pear

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo December 24, 2023

The English Christmas carol, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” begins with the true love giving the singer...

Heirloom Tomatoes with Classic French Vinaigrette

4 min read

Louisiana Cuisine

Heirloom Tomatoes with Classic French Vinaigrette

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo June 14, 2020

Once again, I’m attempting to grow tomatoes in my backyard garden. I love fresh, ripe tomatoes in...

Arugula and Penne Pasta Salad

4 min read

Louisiana garden

Arugula and Penne Pasta Salad

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo February 16, 2016

Have you tried to cook with arugula? And what is arugula? It is a pungent, peppery salad...

Happy Summer!

It’s summertime — and there’s only one way to describe Louisiana — “hot.” Homemade ice cream makes the perfect dessert for these hot days. I have many memories of churning ice cream tanks to make a variety of flavors — when growing up at our rural Virginia home. Plus, ice cream is a good way to show creativity as there are so many flavors and ways to make ice cream. Here I have shared several of my favorite recipes. In Editor’s Choice I give two of my most popular recipes — “Banana Pepper Jelly” and “Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Floats.” Yes, if you are planning to make homemde jams and jellies — now is the to get started when peppers are at their peak. Although a root beer float is always the “standard” way to make a float — check out my green ice cream float — it’s the best. Enjoy!