Rumtopf Part Onefeatured

by connie@thetastematters on July 10, 2015

Posted in Desserts, Garden, Holidays, Preserving

Summer is a fantastic time of year. I love the weather and the outdoor activities…just spending as much time as you can outside. But let’s face it; one of the best things about the summertime is the amazing, healthy and delicious bounty of local fruits and vegetables. There are endless options of what you can Read more

Mango Habanero Hot Saucefeatured

by connie@thetastematters on June 19, 2015

Posted in Appetizers & Snacks, Garden, Mexican, Sauces

For my birthday this year, I received an amazing vertical planter; it’s beautiful and perfect for small spaces. So immediately I filled every space available with herbs for cooking, but that left me with two leftover box planters. I wasn’t sure what to attempt since this would be our first full growing season in Florida. Read more