Vegetable gardening at home is an easy way to save money while you get up close and personal with nature. Planting one plant ($3 to $5), for example, can provide 10 pounds of tomatoes over the season.

Dutch artist Geke Wouters has created a stunning collection of paper-thin bowls made from carrots, peppers, beet root, leeks, tomatoes, and other vegetables. Each delicate piece of edible art is made ...

Pour in enough water to completely cover the vegetables. Add herbs and whole spices for depth and aroma. Bring the mixture to ...