Eggplants are often overlooked as a garden addition, but if you choose the correct variety, they're easy to grow just about anywhere, even in containers.

Unmistakable in the garden and versatile in the kitchen, eggplant (Solanum melongena) is a staple of cuisines across the world. The sun-loving vegetable grows vigorously, producing batches of rounded ...

Are you wondering how to grow eggplant? A beautiful vegetable with dark fruit, eggplant is a classic in Mediterranean dishes. The glossy purple coloring is so appealing! But remember that eggplants ...

Eggplants are one of those garden vegetables that can feel a little intimidating when it comes to knowing the right time to harvest. Unlike tomatoes, which turn noticeably red, or cucumbers, which ...

A great way to beat the cold weather we have seen this week is to start working on this year’s garden. This is the perfect ...

As much as I love eggplant, it’s not an ingredient showcased in the recipes I’ve shared in my published columns and cookbooks during the past two decades plus. In a November 2018 Tribune column, I ...

It’s hard but rewarding work coming up with recipes to share every week for this column. The inspiration can come from a variety of places: trends I’ve seen on social media, cookbooks that I wish to ...