» Posts about ‘produce’
Veggie Sandwich
Is there a more polarizing set of words in the English language than “veggie sandwich?” What comes to mind when you read those two, seemingly innocent little words? For some of you, it was the thought of fresh, crisp vegetables stacked high on some hearty multi-grain bread. Maybe you heard that muted crunch, saw the [...]
Red Wine Poached Pears
I have had the most delicious pears recently which made me think of this dish. My mom and I were recipe testers and both of us found this recipe a great surprise, it is simple and simply beautiful when finished. Red Wine Poached Pears Serves 4 3 cups red wine (any red you like to [...]
National Potato Day is today, August 19th
August 19th marks the date for National Potato Day. It’s worth a pause to honor the humble potato. We typically consider its flavor needing improvement, using it solely as the platform for condiments. However there are hundreds of flavorful varieties such as All Blue, German Butterball, Princesse La Ratte, Red Thumb, Rose Finn Apple, Viking Purple, [...]
Simple Joys of Eating Locally
Tender: A Cookbook Review What do you get when you combine fresh farm-grown food, a commitment to supporting that food, and women with passion? You get Tender: Farmers, Cooks, Eaters, a newly-published cookbook alive with stories, full-color photos, and thoughtful recipes that express the joys of eating locally. Amber Stott of Awake at the Whisk shares her experience [...]
Local Food
“If you want local food, you have to grow it.” – Andrew Stout, [...]
October Journey
We are now more than half-way into our pledge to eat only unprocessed food during the month of October, and this is what we have learned so far: What is a habit? What is an excuse? What has been unquestioned? The gift of choosing to participate in October: Unprocessed has given us the opportunity to see where [...]
Fall Pears and Arugula Salad
Arugula, a spicy salad green also called rocket, is best in the spring and fall. It goes great with pears and this combination makes a simple little salad. Pears, Arugula, Pine Nuts, and Parmigiano-Reggiano Serves 4 to 6 4 ripe Bartlett pears (other varieties are fine as well) Fresh lemon juice Salt and pepper 2 bunches of arugula Extra-virgin [...]
October: unprocessed
We met Andrew Wilder at this years’ International Food Blogger Conference www.foodista.com/ifbc2010/ — where we always meet the nicest people — creative, fun, enthusiastic and willing to share. After the conference, Andrew started October: Unprocessed www.eatingrules.com . It is all about eating only unprocessed food during the month of October. What a great idea! Count us in! [...]
Farmers market fruit makes it more than a wine party
It was such a pleasure to reconnected with a friend after several years and several jobs changes. What fun that our paths have crossed once again over our love and excitement for food. Finishing work on a book TENDER: farmers, cooks, eaters with Chef Tamara Murphy and a couple of friends provided a great opportunity to share – she’s [...]
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