IN THE GARDEN

Growing up in an Italian household, almost all the food starts or finishes with extra virgin olive oil and garlic. Running out of either is worse ...

Lettuce, kale, spinach, chard, arugula, mustards and even herbs. When you think about “salad” today it’s usually a beautiful medley of colours, si...

Cantaloupes aren’t the most common thing you'll find in Italian-Canadian or Italian-American gardens. In fact, of all the family gardens I grew up...

For an herb that originated in Africa and Southeast Asia, basil has become a staple of Italian gardens and kitchens. While there are estimated to...