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Hoshigaki: The Art of Drying Persimmons
Last blog post, I wrote about the gift of persimmons with a recipe for persimmon mousse and a smoothie. My daughter Lucie has a persimmon tree in her backyard and…
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Kitchen Gardening
When to Harvest Vegetables
We realize that at some point our bounty need to be harvested. But when?
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A Gift of Persimmons
A few weeks ago, my daughter Lucie sent me a box of 'Hachiya' persimmons grown in her backyard in California. These sweet, delectable fruits are truly a gift--and my anticipation…
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Cole Play: Crops for Winter Gardening
Let me tell you, we are eating some greens here in Maryland. We've had an extremely mild winter here in the Mid-Atlantic East Coast, so the cole crops, brassicas are…
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Warming Vegetarian Chili for Winter Solstice
I've been preparing this veggie chili for many years now--and so have tweaked and perfected the recipe. I recently made it at the IHA conference featuring Capsicum, Herb of the…
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Bittersweet Chocolate and Chipotle Bark with Salted Pistachios
After writing about making chocolate chipotle bark with salted pistachios, I have had requests for the recipe. I'm sharing the recipe here--it makes a brilliant gift for your favorite chilehead,…
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Holiday Gift Ideas For Veggie Gardeners 2015
Here are some great holiday gift ideas for the veggie gardener on your list.
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Easy-to-Make Holiday Gifts from Your Garden
A collection of simple homemade garden crafts to give as gifts.
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Green Friday
While many folks were out experiencing "Black Friday"--I spent time in the out doors with family doing chores--and enjoying a beautiful day in nature. The next two days are great…
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All the Trimmings: Seasonal Side Dishes for the Holidays
We give thanks for the garden bounty and the farmers' markets for local organic produce and to the farmers everywhere for growing our food. Thanksgiving isn't all about turkey--here are…