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 ...

1 (16-ounce) jar of grape leaves (counts can vary by brand and season, but a jar should contain about 60 grape leaves) 1. Rinse the grape leaves well under cold water and pat dry. Set aside. 2. Heat ...

Aunt Mary’s yalanchi are stuffed with rice, herbs and pine nuts in classic Armenian fashion. Be sure to rinse the grape leaves well, under lots of running water and then give them a good long soak, ...

The garden is planted – both flower gardens and vegetables – at Casa de Rathbun. I made a trip with a friend to Dutch’s Greenhouse on South Seneca this year to pick up some flowers. I love their ...

Want to know how Greeks roll grape leaves into succulent, savory dolmades? You can learn this weekend at the Greek Festival on Bayou St. John. The festival, which runs Friday (May 27) through Sunday ...

If you’ve only used brined grape leaves (laden with preservatives) from a jar, fresh ones will surprise you. Taste their tart, rich flavor and you’ll understand why Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern ...

Dolmathes are grape leaves stuffed with a rice dressing. They can be filled with just rice and herbs or with meat or seafood. At the 43rd annual Greek Festival in New Orleans, the dish, so prevalent ...

The highlight of the Sukkot holiday has always been nabbing an invite to the Sheff family’s sukkah party. Every year explored a new theme, ranging from “Mariachis and Margaritas” to “Western-Style ...

Back in the 1970s, my mother and father were living the dream. They moved “back to the land,” built a cabin and started wearing overalls. I can’t think about my upbringing without thinking of the ...

After I pick all the grapes off the vines, my next task is to gather enough grape leaves so I can prepare my favorite stuffed grape leaves recipe. Summertime is a great time for fruit lovers. Summer ...