Preserving the wisdom of the lost arts for life.
FROM HARVEST TO TABLE
When the garden begins producing there are so many amazing things your family can eat. Find fresh ideas for eating, cooking, and baking all those lovely little gems you have been harvesting out of your garden.
Vegetables
Fruit
Berries
Root Vegetables
CHOOSE HOW YOU WANT TO USE IT
EAT IT FRESH
Salads, side dishes, fresh fruit and everyday meals.
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COOK IT
Soups, sauces, casseroles, side dishes and main dishes.
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CAN IT
Preserve the harvest for your pantry.
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FREEZE IT
Save fruits, vegetables, meats and prepared foods.
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DRY IT
Dehydrate or freeze dry fruits, vegetables, herbs and meat.
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FERMENT IT
Turn fresh vegetables into traditional fermented foods.
Dinner From the Garden
It's about bringing the flavors of your garden straight to the family table. Freshly harvested vegetables, herbs, and other garden produce can become simple salads, hearty soups, flavorful side dishes, satisfying main courses, and more. Discover delicious ways to use what is growing in your garden and enjoy the rewards of a fresh harvest.
START every DAY fresh
It's about starting the day with fresh, flavorful foods grown right at home. Garden vegetables, herbs, fruits, and other fresh produce can be used in eggs, breakfast breads, muffins, smoothies, pancakes, and other morning favorites. Discover simple ways to bring the garden to your breakfast table and enjoy the harvest while it is fresh.
BAKE WITH WHAT YOU GROW
Turn the fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs from your garden into delicious homemade treats. From zucchini bread and fruit pies to muffins, cakes, cobblers, and other baked goods, garden produce can add flavor, moisture, and natural sweetness to your baking. Discover creative ways to bring your garden harvest into the kitchen and enjoy what you grow in something homemade.
WHAT DO I DO WITH ALL THESE TOMATOES?
What to do with all their tomatoes is a question every gardener eventually faces when the garden is producing more than your family can eat fresh. From fresh tomato salads and sandwiches to soups, sauces, salsa, casseroles, and other homemade meals, there are countless ways to enjoy a bumper tomato harvest. Discover delicious ways to use your tomatoes while they are fresh and make the most of the abundance your garden provides.
Fresh salsa
Tomato salad
Pasta dishes
Sandwiches
Bruschetta
Garden pizza
WHAT's growing IN YOUR Garden?
Every garden is different, filled with its own mix of vegetables, herbs, fruits, and other useful plants. Discover ideas for making the most of what you grow, from enjoying fresh produce at the table to finding new recipes and creative ways to use your harvest throughout the growing season.
Use the search below to find recipes that use fresh fruits and vegetables according to their ingredients.
Find a Recipe
Search our recipes that use fresh foods by ingredient.
Old Fashioned Strawberry Ice Cream
I love that no special equipment is needed and it is so fast to make.
Peach Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Maker
It requires no special equipment and takes mere minutes to make.
How to Brine Sunflower Seeds
adds savory flavor and helps season the seeds before roasting them.
Strawberry Mango Smoothie Bowl
a thick, creamy, and refreshing breakfast made by blending sweet strawberries and tropical mango into a spoonable smoothie. Top it with fresh fruit, granola, coconut, seeds, or your favorite toppings.
Strawberry Nectarine Smoothie
a fresh and refreshing homemade drink that combines sweet strawberries with juicy nectarines for a naturally fruity flavor.
Creamy Peach French Toast Casserole
a comforting make-ahead breakfast that combines soft bread, sweet peaches, and a rich, creamy custard for a warm and satisfying dish.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
a quick and refreshing homemade drink made with sweet strawberries and creamy banana blended together for a naturally delicious treat.
Orange Infused Oil
make a fragrant, citrus-infused oil using fresh orange peel and a simple carrier oil.
Homemade Sauerkraut in a Crock
a traditional way to ferment fresh cabbage into crisp, tangy sauerkraut using simple ingredients and natural fermentation.
Fresh Corn Salsa Recipe
a bright, flavorful combination of sweet corn, fresh vegetables, herbs, and seasonings.
Lithuanian Beet Soup
a colorful and flavorful soup made with tender beets, vegetables, and a savory broth, creating a comforting dish with a beautiful ruby-red color.
Homemade Sauerkraut in Mason Jars
a simple way to ferment fresh cabbage into tangy, crisp sauerkraut using just a few basic ingredients.
Strawberry Puff Pancake Recipe
a light and fluffy oven-baked pancake topped with sweet, juicy strawberries and your favorite toppings.
Lilac Lemon Shortbread Cookies
delicate, buttery cookies infused with the bright flavor of lemon and the subtle floral sweetness of lilac blossoms.
Candied Lilacs
delicate edible flowers coated with sugar to preserve their beautiful appearance and subtle floral flavor.
Homemade Lilac Sugar
a fragrant, floral sugar made by combining fresh, edible lilac blossoms with granulated sugar.
Zucchini Bread
a moist, tender quick bread made with fresh zucchini and warm spices for a delicious homemade treat.
Heritage Potato Donuts
soft, tender homemade donuts made with potatoes, creating a light texture and delicious old-fashioned flavor.
Harvest Pumpkin Bread
a moist, tender quick bread made with pumpkin and warm spices that capture the flavors of the fall harvest.
THE WISDOM OF the garden
It goes beyond simply having fresh vegetables and fruit to eat. Growing a garden connects us with the land, teaches valuable skills, gives us greater control over the food we put on our tables, and allows us to enjoy the satisfaction of growing something ourselves. It is a tradition worth passing on, helping us become more self-reliant while making the most of what each season has to offer.
Why We Grow Our Own Food
It means making the most of the fresh foods your garden and local harvest have to offer throughout the year. Using vegetables, fruits, herbs, and other ingredients when they are naturally ready brings fresh flavor and variety to your meals while helping you enjoy your garden at its best. Learn how to turn each season’s harvest into simple, delicious homemade food for your family.
Cooking With What Is in Season
This comes from experiencing the fresh flavors of food you have planted, cared for, and harvested yourself. There is something special about bringing a basket of freshly picked vegetables, herbs, and fruit into the kitchen and turning them into a meal for your family. It is one of the simple rewards of gardening and a reminder of the satisfaction that comes from growing your own food.
The Joy of Eating From Your Garden
Latest From the Garden
Old Fashioned Strawberry Ice Cream
I love that no special equipment is needed and it is so fast to make.
Peach Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Maker
It requires no special equipment and takes mere minutes to make.
How to Brine Sunflower Seeds
adds savory flavor and helps season the seeds before roasting them.
