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7 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
I love a challenge. And Kale gives me one -coz there are a lot of fools out there who say they hate kale. I blame execution and bad child hood memories. I am here to tell you this is one delicious leafy green. It's also crazy good for you. In fact some nutritionists say it is THE HEALTHIEST...+ READ MORE
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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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4 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
The days are getting shorter. Daylight savings time is over, and it's full-on fall. With the big growing season over in most places, and winter right around the corner, it can be daunting us locavores, 100 mile dieters, and other green eating enthusiasts to stick to our green eating habits. Here are...+ READ MORE
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31 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
A very easy recipe that takes almost no time to make+ READ MORE
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27 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
So, what do you think of the new set? After shooting the first batch of shows I moved up to Sonoma County in Northern California to get closer to agriculture, wine and nature. I rented an awesome country home on the Russian River, got a job working at a winery, and got back to work on Organic A to...+ READ MORE
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27 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
I'm having an affair with fennel. She's a mysterious and seductive vegetable, hard to describe but easy to cook and love. Oh that sweet anise scent, that cool, fresh flavor, that je ne sais quoi. DELVE INTO FENNEL and expose yourself to a delicious new world of scent, taste and options.+ READ MORE
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27 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Eggplant rocks. It's a most glorious veggie (technically a berry). I've found that most people either love it or hate it...but if you're a hater it is probably due to poor execution. TRY IT AGAIN. Eggplant is so versatile and there are so many varieties, you need to expand your repertoire.+ READ MORE
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26 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Being a staple in my house I was both fascinated and frightened to learn that the bell pepper is so toxic when grown conventionally, and when you go to a regular grocery store...you're not likely to find an organic offering. Yet peppers at FARMER'S MARKETS are cheap, cheap, cheap and pesticide...+ READ MORE
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26 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Brussels sprouts are a great vegetable in their own right, but pair them with bacon and you are in heaven. And this may not appease the vegans, but it allows us meat eaters to get our fix with only a teeny portion of animal protein. + READ MORE
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22 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
What do you get when you combine your container garden, your fish tank, and your water fountain all into one? Answer: a perfect solution for a self-contained food growing system. Farm In A Box thinks so, anyway.+ READ MORE
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19 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
A very fast way to pickle vegetables to last for a week or so. + READ MORE
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16 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Root vegetables are much more than just carrots and potatoes. Ever try jicama?+ 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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13 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Before we split peas about categories like beans and legumes, for the good of your health, your taste buds, and your planet, the first two characteristics to always look for are organic and locally-grown.Soy Beans The most widely grown and utilized legume in the world, soy beans are an excellent...+ READ MORE
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13 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Here is a great way to use up the green tomatoes in your garden. Green tomato jam is sweet, simple, and inexpensive to make.+ READ MORE
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