Vanilla Poached Pears

A basic recipe that lends itself well to variation.

African Hibiscus Punch

A refreshing floral punch with spices, vanilla bean, and honey.

Chopped Fava Bean Crostini with Pecorino

With lemon, mint, and black pepper.

Life Lessons in Gardening

Brent Ridge of Beekman 1802 discusses leaving Martha behind for dirty feet and early morning pig feedings.

Winter 2008 Gift Guide

There’s never been a better time to give.

The Many Lives of a Vanilla Bean

Vanilla beans are expensive, but you can reuse a single pod and still extract lots of flavor.