by Miriam Rubin | Nov 17, 2020 | Miriam's Garden
Tomato soup is better with fresh...
by Miriam Rubin | Feb 17, 2015 | Miriam's Garden
Frozen and snowy here. The type of weather when all you can think about is soup. Like this hearty vegetable soup, made from what was around. A leftover roasted turkey frame and some flavorful free-range chicken legs from the freezer and various saved-up chicken bits...
by Miriam Rubin | Aug 27, 2014 | Miriam's Garden
A few weeks back, along with other food journalists, I was invited to Ohio to learn more about the Nestle Tollhouse cookie we all love and the chips, excuse me, they’re called Morsels. They’re the stars of this perfect sweet, crisp, buttery cookie. We...
by Miriam Rubin | May 15, 2014 | Miriam's Garden
Sure feels like spring. The weather changes dramatically in just a few moments. My husband captured these photos of the changing sky. We expect in mid-Spring for the weather to be crazy. Sometimes all in the same day. Still things are beginning to happen in my...
by Miriam Rubin | May 14, 2014 | Miriam's Garden
On May Day, in New York City, I got to attend the coolest thing: Pie Party Potluck. Held in the GE Monagram Kitchen, it was hosted by many generous sponsors, including Anolon, who gave us a lovely nonstick pie plate, Snapware, who gave us a BPA-free container for...
by Miriam Rubin | Mar 3, 2014 | Miriam's Garden
This is my latest story from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, published just when another round of freezing weather hit us. Soup will save you, bread will keep you happy. This is my Chickpea Minestrone and Sweet-Onion Whole-Wheat Focaccia from the story. The secret...
by Miriam Rubin | Jul 14, 2013 | Miriam's Garden
Finally getting to be summer. It’s so beautiful these days. All the flowers are starting to bloom. The garlic is ready to pick, we just have to let the soil dry out for another day. It’s been so awfully wet. I trimmed all yellowing and dead leaves...
by Miriam Rubin | Jun 12, 2013 | Miriam's Garden
Just trying to catch up with my blogging and posting! Here are some other Miriam’s Garden columns published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. It’s such a honor to write for the PG and my column is now in it’s 6th year! My garden is in it’s 17th...
by Miriam Rubin | Jun 12, 2013 | Miriam's Garden
Love that Lettuce! Adore those salads. And home-grown lettuce is something to celebrate. Here is my latest Miriam’s Garden column which runs in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. This story is all about Salads and a little lettuce history with help from...
by Miriam Rubin | Jun 12, 2013 | Miriam's Garden
It’s mid-June and things are really happening in my garden. Just about everything is planted and thriving. This San Marzano Tomato looks really lush, especially because it took some frost damage last month. Now it’s got a flower! This overhead shot shows...
