Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

This weekend, I picked the first tomatoes of the season from our little vegetable garden out back. It felt like an eternity before the fruit on those massive plants finally ripened; now all of a ...

Goose for me always seemed like a Christmas feast from days of yore, something special, slightly old-fashioned, and honestly, a little terrifying to prepare. Even though I love using goose fat for ...

This recipe uses an Afghan cauldron to cook an exceptionally large goose. The heavy pot distributes heat evenly for slow, controlled cooking. Fat renders gradually, keeping the meat tender and ...