When Lisa gave me the opportunity to review a cookbook or two I jumped at the chance. I have always wanted to do this! I have had a lot of fun looking at just-released cookbooks (one more review coming next …
Rooting for a Rutabaga renaissance
Childhood chores aren't enough to dampen Connie Sobchak's enthusiasm for rutabaga - an underrated root vegetable that deserves a renaissance.
Another soup – Sweet Potato and Red Lentil!
As I sit here it is -5 (feeling like -10 and going to drop down to -13 later). So that calls for only one thing. A big bowl of something steaming and filling and nourishing for the soul. I've wanted …
Processing Vacation on Order for 2020
I think we ran out of frozen peaches in April 2019. Corn even sooner. May was tough. That transition between enjoying the previous seasons’ harvest and the new harvest felt like eons. Even though, I do tend to allow myself …
Wonder really is a survival skill
I read this quote as I skimmed The Curious Nature Guide: Explore the Natural Wonders All Around You, by Clare Walker Leslie and it stuck with me. It's at the heart of what I hope my kids get out of school... and life, …
Best of Pemberton Fall Dinner: Pine mushrooms and deer burgers!
This is a good time of year for eating well in Pemberton. Hopefully fresh deer meat, winter squash, mashed Sieglinde potatoes, and sautéed pine mushrooms! A healthier plate will also include sautéed chard – but I prefer to save my …
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Winterizing your garden
The crops are in, the first frost has decimated whatever was left, markets are over, but the work isn't over yet. In fact, it's often one of the busiest times for farmers. That last push is crucial, and it can …
Soup for (F)all seasons!
I just took the dog for a walk. It was chilly and windy. It was Fall in Pemberton. There's only one thing for those kind of days and that's a delicious, hearty bowl of soup with some fresh crusty bread, …
