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My New Monthly Column

In Uncategorized On December 6, 2011 0 Comments

I was recently invited to contribute a monthly column on One Green Planet – an “online destination for the ecologically ethical generation.” I considered this a huge honor;… Read More »

Heirloom Tomatoes

In Uncategorized On November 30, 2011 0 Comments

Aren’t these things just freaking gorgeous? As I mentioned in an earlier post, farmers enjoy an elevated hero status in my esteem, especially when they grow organic, heirloom… Read More »

Squash Trumps Turkey

In Uncategorized On November 28, 2011 1 Comment

Thanksgiving presents a challenge for those of us who have a wee problem with everything that leads up to the moment when a roasted turkey is being served…. Read More »

SPECIAL OFFER NOW THROUGH CHRISTMAS!

In Uncategorized On November 19, 2011 1 Comment

In the general spirit of gift giving, eating uproariously, cavorting wildly, and whooping it up on wassail, I thought I might sweeten the pot of holiday excess with… Read More »

Hydroponic Watercress

In Uncategorized On November 17, 2011 1 Comment

Watercress is a superfood, in the sense that it provides high doses of important nutrients and disease-fighting compounds, and in the sense that it delivers great pleasure. When… Read More »

Winesap Apples

In Uncategorized On November 16, 2011 3 Comments

A couple of friends from Denver came to dinner recently, and brought with them a sack of fresh-picked winesap apples (from another friend’s tree).  I had never tried… Read More »