Even if you like to put your best foot forward on vacation and seek out the most delicious-tasting fare your destination has to offer (regardless of its ANDI score), it's worth making room for the foods that will keep you feeling healthy and energetic. Even if it's only to ensure you have space in your belly for those world-famous fried clams at dinner. Here are five of my favorite tips for fitting in fruits and veggies on vacation. More

Shopping for the bulk of your fruits and vegetables (and beyond, if you're lucky) at the farmers' market takes a handful of different skills than cruising the Piggly Wiggly. Because the availability of individual foods ebbs and flows in a wonderfully non-industrial pattern, you'll have to go with the flow MacGyver-style instead of pre-planning every detail of your meals for the week. Duct tape (while never discouraged) is not an essential tool for your market tote, but here are a few ideas that are. More

For those of us with minimal outdoor space who still want to grow a few herbs and even a handful of vegetables, window box gardening can pack a surprising punch. From herbs galore to strawberries and even mini carrots, come see what you can grow right outside your kitchen window. More

Sure, fruits and vegetables are good for you. But just like the eating of them, there's no reason the growing of them needs to be all serious and virtuous. Why not plant a little fun in your yard or containers with one of these themed gardens? More

This week in the edible garden series: 15 of the easiest vegetables to grow at home. Even novice gardeners should get some satisfying results with many of these relatively unfussy plants. More

The first thing to know about growing an edible garden is that no matter what you think, and no matter where you live, you can do it. The second thing to know is that even though it's still winter, it's time to start scheming. What do you feel like eating this summer? Here's how to get started. More

As the "mostly plants" approach edges its way into the popular mindset, it's been a kick to see vegetable-heavy cookbooks by well-known authors springing up from the verdant ground of the major publishing houses. These two new books (one very new, one a rock star from 2010) are among my favorites in this category. More

A frittata is the Oprah of the scrambled egg world—strong, unfussy, and forgiving. And one that's light on the eggs and bursting with vegetables is a smart, satisfying way to start the day. Here are five savory variations featuring winter produce. More

Whatever your food-related goals for 2011—even if you haven't got any—there's always room for a few more fresh vegetables in your diet. You know, "mostly plants" and all. And the easier it is to reach for a healthy meal or snack, the more likely you are to do it. That's why I highly recommend the Big Bag of Salad approach. Read on to see how ridiculous(ly easy) it is. More

If you (along with the rest of us mortals) live in a place where fresh tomatoes are out of season, it's time to reach into the pantry and starting loving those canned beauties. Here are my top five ways to enjoy them. What are yours? More