now in season

August 2022

Gardener's Hand Soap

Category: Natural Body Products Seasons: April, May, June, July, August, September Courtesy of Cari Marshall and Christine Chism. Makes 6 bars. Every gardener knows that

Ultimate French Fries

Category: Side Dishes Seasons: April, May, June, July, August, September Courtesy of Terry Thompson-Anderson. Super easy 4 potatoes (russet potatoes are the best)Oil for fryingSalt,

Fried Chicken Hearts with Potato Puree

Category: Main Courses Courtesy of Janelle Reynolds Optional sauces to accompany this dish: Cream gravyChimichurriParsley pesto Easy 1 package chicken hearts1 carrot, chopped1/2 medium onion,

Chilled Cucumber Eye Mask

Category: Natural Body Products Seasons: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December Courtesy of Cari Marshall and Christine Chism. Makes several applications. It’s

Mint Hand and Foot Cream

Category: Natural Body Products Courtesy of Cari Marshall and Christine Chism Makes about 6 oz. Powder from the root of marshmallow plant has excellent anti-inflammatory

Fig Skin Polish and Face Mask

Category: Natural Body Products Seasons: June, July Courtesy of Cari Marshall and Christine Chism Makes 1–2 applications each Figs—those sweet, leathery-skinned fruits introduced to Texas

Allison Orr’s Houston Lebanese Salad

Category: Salads Courtesy of Allison Orr Super easy 2 head(s) of lettuce (romaine, butter or a combination)1 large cucumber, peeled, sliced into small triangles2 tomatoes,

Lamb Ragu Puttanesca

Category: Main Courses Courtesy of Jeff Ruyle of IO Ranch Easy 2 tablespoons olive oil6 I O Ranch lamb neck steaks (can also use foreshanks,

Gumbo Sausage

Category: Main Courses Courtesy of Zack Northcutt Makes about 5 pounds. Sausage recipes and techniques are ubiquitous on the web and in cookbooks. And though

Lop Chong

Category: Main Courses Courtesy of Zack Northcutt Makes about 5 pounds. Sausage recipes and techniques are ubiquitous on the web and in cookbooks. And though