There’s something about summer that calls for simple, fresh ingredients used in creative ways. As berries come into season, recipes like this one make it easy to bring a little extra flavor into everyday meals. Whether you’re dressing a salad, mixing up a refreshing...
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Strawberry Fields Smoothie
As “winter” softens into spring here in Central Florida 😉, strawberry season quietly takes center stage. Fields across the region are filled with ripe, sun-warmed berries, ready to be gathered at their peak. This Strawberry Fields Smoothie is a simple way to savor the...
DIY All-Natural Cleaner
At The Grow, we like to keep our recipes simple and natural. And when spring rolls around and brings that familiar urge to freshen things up, we carry that same philosophy into the way we clean our homes. Rather than reaching for store-bought cleaners filled with...
Homemade Soy Candles
There’s something deeply grounding and intentional about making your own candles. The slow warming of wax, the gentle scent drifting through the room, the quiet patience as each candle cools and sets. The process itself is as satisfying as the glow it creates....
Simmered Garden Salsa
Fresh, locally grown produce has a way of inspiring recipes that feel both generous and grounded. Recently, the author of this recipe was gifted a beautiful assortment of fresh vegetables from the 4Roots Farm campus, including ripe tomatoes, sweet corn, and crisp...
Lemon Basil Bars
There’s something unmistakably bright about lemon desserts, especially as citrus season peaks here in Central Florida. As backyard lemon trees and local groves come into their own, recipes like this one feel especially at home: fresh, simple, and just a little...
Fresh Start Citrus Simmer Pot
The start of a new year often comes with a sense of reset: putting away holiday decorations, tidying up the house, and easing back into everyday routines. In Central Florida, it also happens to coincide with the start of citrus season. This Fresh Start Citrus Simmer...
Orange Cranberry Walnut Quick Bread
This Orange Cranberry Walnut Quick Bread has long been a cherished holiday tradition in the recipe submitter’s family. Each year, it was baked on Christmas Eve in her mother’s kitchen, filling the house with the warm scents of citrus and butter. The whole family would...
Handmade Salt Dough Ornaments Recipe
At The Grow, our recipes are all about bringing people together. And this recipe for handmade salt dough ornaments does just that, with a festive holiday twist. But instead of creating a delicious meal, this time we’re crafting something even sweeter: simple, hands-on...
Italian Family-Style Sunday Gravy
There’s something about the word “gravy” that instantly paints a picture—but depending on where you’re from, that picture might look very different. For many Americans, gravy means something you spoon over mashed potatoes, turkey, or biscuits. But if you grew up in an...