July 13, 2011
Pickles

Pickling is a simple process that is easy enough for a beginning canner to try, with a lifetime of...

July 13, 2011
Curried Chickpeas

Chickpeas have dozens of nicknames: garbanzos, ceci beans, chana, Indian peas -- and my personal...

July 13, 2011
eggplant tomatoes

If you are on a gluten free diet and can still eat corn, then polenta is a perfect treat. This...

July 13, 2011
arugula

Arugula or rocket lettuce, as it is sometimes called, is a peppery green that has become popular in...

July 13, 2011
garlic cloves

The first heads of garlic are ready! The fall garlic that we planted last year, has been...

July 12, 2011
rhubarb

Persian Rhubarb Stew rocks the flavors of of the season, and parsley, mint, and turmeric add a...

July 12, 2011
chipotle black bean stew

  Black beans cooked with a chipotle pepper, corn, fire-roasted tomatoes, and cilantro make a...

July 12, 2011
garlic scapes and peas

A seasonal favorite, garlic scapes are the tops of the garlic plant - the long curling stems...

July 11, 2011
Enchiladas

Celebrate Meatless Monday with these fantastic, savory recipes for lunch or dinner! Excellent...

July 11, 2011
pizza

Summer is in full swing.  The market is full of seasonal fruits and veggies just waiting to be...

July 11, 2011
Lentil Soup

A simple, hearty dish that is naturally vegetarian/vegan, gluten free and dairy free! Lentils are...

July 11, 2011
okra

Many people don't like okra because of its slimy texture, but this mucilaginous quality is...

July 10, 2011
zucchini

Zucchini bread is hands down my favorite way to use up our annual abundance of this tasty summer...

July 9, 2011
cobb salad

Legend has it that the cobb salad was invented by Bob Cobb, owner of the Brown Derby restaurant in...

July 8, 2011
sweet potato fries

I go crazy for sweet potato fries.  Whenever I see it on a menu, I got to order it. ...

July 7, 2011
lentils

Buying grains, beans, and other staples from the bulk aisle of your local health food store is one...

July 7, 2011
Crostada

Tonight's dinner was straight from the garden, with the exception of the mushrooms. Twice today...

July 6, 2011
Garden fresh carrots

We have little baby carrots in the garden! They are no more than a nibble, but to the 4 year old...

July 5, 2011

The garden is bright with Rainbow chard this week. Finally, there is enough growing that it can...

July 5, 2011
strawberry salad

When the heat is on, sometimes all it takes is an amazing salad to hit the spot! Naturally light...

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