Yearly Archives: 2012
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds with Chili and Lime
from Nourished Kitchen
Crunchy, salty and spicy with a hint of acidity, these toasted pumpkin seeds are a favorite treat at Halloween. Of course, don’t leave toasted pumpkin seeds to Halloween alone; rather, toast the seeds of any winter squash, eliminating kitchen waste and providing wholesome, nourishing snacks for your [...]
Jilo & Onions
From the Perfect Pantry
Brazil Food
JILO AND ONIONS
At the pousada, I watched Marcinha make this simple and delicious side dish; I've adapted her recipe slightly. The tart flavor makes a great accompaniment to a rich casserole or grilled meats. Jilo is available at many Latino and Brazilian markets here in the United States. Though it [...]
“No Cook” Heirloom Tomato Sauce with Pasta
Spaghetti with "No Cook" Heirloom Tomato Sauce
By CucinettaNYC, from food52.com
I am wild about tomatoes, especially, heirloom tomatoes. During the summer, I like to keep them in their purest form. This pasta dish is very easy and quick to make, not to mention delicious.
Serves 8 first courses or 4 main courses
1 pound spaghetti
1 pound assorted heirloom [...]
Jewelweed a Local Poisen Ivy Remedy
Jewelweed, a Local Remedy
Identifying and Harvesting
Edible and Medicinal Plants
in Wild (and Not So Wild) Places
BY WILDMAN Steve Brill
Local Green Feather Herbs
tells you more about its use for healing poison ivy and other uses
Eat Me, I’m a weed in your yard!
Garlic Mustard, an invasive plant worth eating!
By Paula Marcoux, edible South Shore writer
CLICK image to see story and recipe!
Are Farmers’ Markets More Expensive?
Most people think farmers' markets are more expensive than supermarkets—but studies don't always support that conclusion. In fact, they're often cheaper…
So, is buying produce at the farmers' market more expensive than at the grocery store? Here is some research to consider:
From Poltics of the Plate
From The Atlantic
Braised Halibut with Spring Herbs
Braised Halibut with Spring Herbs
by Charlie Burke
"After a meeting this morning of the
New Hampshire Farm to Restaurant Connection in Concord, I drove to the
skating rink on Louden Road where every Friday a truck comes from Sanders Olde Mill Fish Market in Portsmouth bringing the freshest local fish and lobsters to our neck of the [...]
Chop, Fry, Boil: Eating for 1 or 6 Billion
December 31, 2010
Chop, Fry, Boil: Eating for One, or 6 Billion
By MARK BITTMAN
“Revolutionary” diet books flood the market this time of year, promising a life changed permanently and for the better — yes, in just 10 to 30 days! — but, as everyone knows, the key to eating better begins with a diet of [...]
Holy Shit: A Manure Renaissance!
Manure Renaissance? Why a Fertilizer Crisis May (Thankfully) Make Farmers Ditch the Chemicals for Old-Fashioned Poop
By Gene Logsdon at Chelsea Green Publishing
as seen on Alternet
People talk about Peak Oil, but we're also at Peak Fertilizer. Without plenty of some kind of fertilizer, there will not be enough food to go around.
December 17, 2010 |
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