Robin is a freelance writer who started blogging about the environment when she and her family began making many changes to their day-to-day lives. She's the founder of the South Jersey Locavore website and a frequent contributor to "Edible Jersey" magazine, a member of the James Beard Award-winning Edible Publications. Her first book, "The One Year Women in Christian History" (which has absolutely nothing to do with food), published in September 2014. A former high school English teacher, she left teaching to stay home with her two sons and turned her love for writing into a career. She lives in New Jersey with her family.
How does an oatmeal brand reinvent itself for a new generation?
May 5, 2019, 8:51 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
Flahavan's Irish Oats courts millennials with stories and unconventional recipes.
5 easy recipes for roasted or baked chicken
May 2, 2019, 4:13 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
Here's help for the 'What can I do with this chicken tonight?' conundrum.
Why coleslaw is the ultimate divisive food
May 1, 2019, 4:45 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
You either love it or hate it. There is no in between.
A destructive species is making its way across the East Coast
May 1, 2019, 1:06 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
Spotted lanternflies are hitching a ride on everything from camping gear to Christmas trees.
What are virtual restaurants?
April 29, 2019, 1:45 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
The evolution of food delivery services has made these restaurants with no dining room feasible.
What's the difference between Parmesan and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese?
April 27, 2019, 10:37 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
The two are interchangeable in recipes, but one always guarantees quality.
The mint julep is the Kentucky Derby's official drink because people love to steal glasses
April 26, 2019, 2:32 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
Apparently, stealing bar glasses to keep as a souvenir goes way back.
How to stock a pantry
April 20, 2019, 10:33 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
Keep these ingredients on hand so you can throw together a meal without having to run to the grocery store.
Tired of celeb rosé? 5 good options to try
April 19, 2019, 2:17 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
Seek out these wines for your warm weather imbibing.
What is orange pith?
April 17, 2019, 1:35 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
Do you need to remove as much of it before you pop an orange slice in your mouth?
Spices don't start out looking like this
April 17, 2019, 9:13 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
See the roots, bark, berries and seeds that set the stage for dinner.
7 recipes for wild leeks
April 12, 2019, 9:27 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
Also known as ramps, these forageable greens are full of flavor.
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How to tell what's eating your garden plants
There are plenty of potential culprits, and there are just as many ways to stop them.
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Grow birdseed, don't buy it
Here are 10 flowering plants that look gorgeous and reward you with seeds.
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10 secret gardens in the middle of major cities
These hidden gardens are peaceful oases in the middle of the urban hustle and bustle.
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How to make a sun map of your garden
There are many ways to map an area's sunlight exposure. Here are a few tips to make sure your pla...
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How to fight the heat
Plant selection and design in addition to proper watering can help reduce stress on plants.
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9 ideas for creating shade
When the sun gets overbearing — and it will — you have options.
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