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El Nino

Steve’s business is so busy now that he could work right up until the ground freezes. So for several months the talisman word has been “El Nino.” “It’s going to be an El Nino year.” “It’s going to be a … Continue reading

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Bar Tartine Sauerkraut Soup

I remember when I was first making pizza “from real scratch,” it would go something like this: Make the mozzarella cheese. Then use the whey to make the dough… When I had time to do it, it was very satisfying. … Continue reading

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Best Winter Squash Ever

How did I not know about Sweet Dumpling squash before this year? It is the little guy next to the pumpkin in the photo above. I bought the seed this year mostly because my FB acquaintance, Regina Schrambling, called it … Continue reading

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Burlington, Vermont

I was in Burlington, Vermont, earlier this week for a Saint John’s Bible talk at Champlain College. What a great place! New England is clearly an early adopter of the farm-to-table movement and every restaurant, from breakfast joint to pizza place to upscale dining … Continue reading

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Wind/Prairie

Usually in October, when the shadows are long and the sunlight at its absolute best, I can convince Steve to take a day off and go on a little overnight trip. This year, we planned late, and I could find … Continue reading

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Black Garlic and Lentil Soup

I had planned to use the last of the fresh tomatoes for this Hungarian soup from Bar Tartine. However, I didn’t get it all together in time, and ended up hustling the tomatoes into a quick sauce with Mark Bittman’s meatballs. … Continue reading

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Chickens Update

I’m going to post twice today because I have some cooking to share for those with a few final ripe tomatoes, but I know you’re eager for a chicken update! A week ago, after a trip to Chicago, I came … Continue reading

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Cleanin’ and Gleanin’

It’s time to clean up the garden, which means that suddenly the produce becomes precious again. Today I pulled up the tomato vines and took the cages out to the barn. I pulled up the watering systems and rolled the hoses … Continue reading

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CSA Experiment

Today is the last major harvest for my little CSA experiment. Last night we had our first light frost, and today was a day to dig roots, break off Brussels sprouts and cut delicate lettuces in the cold frame (whose … Continue reading

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Project: Brined Berries

I am still drawn to the crazy foodie ultra-local ultra-farm-to-table restaurateurs out there. Even though my cheese making stops at mozzarella and I have no plans to cure my own ham, at the first sign of real fall, I want … Continue reading

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