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4 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
When I saw some tomatillos at my local farmers' market, I thought I would give them a try. Most of the recipes I found using tomatillos were for salsa, which really wasn't what I wanted at all. I finally came across one for cheese enchiladas, so I decided to try that. I doubt very much that these...+ READ MORE
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3 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
All week I have been congratulating my husband on his terrific purchase of a stalk of Brussels sprouts from our farmers' market, although he may be getting a bit tired of them. Personally, it's been a revelation for me because I've never had so many sprouts on hand at once. When I buy them once...+ READ MORE
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15 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
A very easy side dish that features crispy kale and crunchy kohlrabi+ READ MORE
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18 Sep 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
After trying the fennel mashed potatoes, I go looking for another way to use fennel.+ READ MORE
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16 Sep 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
A delicious pizza highlighting the woodsy flavour of Matsutake mushrooms.+ READ MORE
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28 Aug 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
The proportion of meat and dairy stalls, to those selling fruits, vegetables and grains is very nearly a perfect representation of the way these foods should be allocated if you want to make your diet greener.+ READ MORE
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13 Aug 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
A classic quiche dish cooked on the barbeque, rather than in an oven.+ READ MORE
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12 Aug 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
A simple and delicious salad made with locally caught smoked trout from the farmers' market. + READ MORE
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31 Jul 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
I was reading through Mark Bittman's article in the New York Times on 101 Salad Ideas and thinking about all of the things I could make over the next couple of weeks when the produce is so plentiful and there are so many choices for fresh fruits and vegetables.+ READ MORE
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30 Jun 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
I've been in Europe for a vacation, so I have happily given over the task of shopping, cooking, and dish washing. I did miss my farmers' market, though. My husband and I arrived in Paris mid-morning on Saturday and once we had dumped our luggage at the hotel we started to explore. We hit upon the...+ READ MORE
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5 Jun 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
I bought some stinging nettles at the market the other day and made a wonderful risotto with about half of the bunch I had. They have an interesting taste that I find hard to describe. They have an earthy and spring-like taste to them, but there's something nutty there as well. You certainly get the...+ READ MORE
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2 Jun 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
I was first introduced to the taste of stinging nettles last spring when I bought some at my farmers' market and made a cream soup with them. I ended up making a really delicious risotto with them, but I should have saved some for medicinal purposes.+ READ MORE
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13 May 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
I've written a number of times about Toronto chef Jamie Kennedy both here and on TreeHugger for his long time commitment to local and seasonal food . My son's girlfriend recently started working in one of his restaurants and she sent me a note the other day saying she had been thinking of me because...+ READ MORE
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11 May 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
I was so excited at the farmers' market this week to find wild leeks<, asparagus and fiddleheads. This is when cooking starts to get fun again, after the months of tubers and heavier meals. Of course, my husband will be throwing his hands up in despair in the next couple of weeks as he gets tired of...+ READ MORE
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4 May 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Do you love going to the farmers' market but feel a bit intimidated once you get there? Marc Rey, the President of Waverly Farmers' Market reminds us what's so wonderful about our area farmers' markets: The food at the farmers' market either came out of the ground or off the tree just 24 hours...+ READ MORE
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