“In [Lebanon], everybody cooks — it runs through our veins,” says Suzy Phillips, owner and chef of Gypsy Queen Cuisine.
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“In [Lebanon], everybody cooks — it runs through our veins,” says Suzy Phillips, owner and chef of Gypsy Queen Cuisine.
This month’s column features tips for when to pull summer plants, ideal peppers to grow in our region and best ways to preserve eggplant.
The enigmatic nightshade vegetable is a summer favorite for local chefs and farmers.