Category Archives: recipe

Prairie Chickens, Garden Chickens

Posted on June 30, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

The chickens got good and bonded to their pen and coop before I started leaving the door open for them during the day. The hope was that they would not wander over to the other two homes and yards on … Continue reading →

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Late June Joy

Posted on June 27, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

There are many things to be happy about as June draws to a close, including the two major Supreme Court decisions this week. Also, it is June, and it’s been gorgeous! The flowers are blooming and midsummer variety is coming … Continue reading →

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Early Eats

Posted on June 4, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

Now that I’ve been at this several years, the blog provides a good garden diary. Last night as we dug into a plate of gorgonzola broccoli pasta, it just seemed impossibly early. And sure enough, the record shows that broccoli … Continue reading →

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Asian Pickle Stir Fried Rice

Posted on May 18, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

Tonight I took some risks and the things turned out just as I hoped: bright and flavorful. I had some drumsticks thawed and wanted to do something Asian. Something sweet (hoisin, sweet pepper sauce, ginger, wine) and savory (soy sauce, … Continue reading →

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spring forward (and drink kombucha!)

Posted on March 7, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

Tonight the clocks, if modern enough, will spring forward all on their own. The sun is already setting near 7 p.m., so starting tomorrow it will set at 8. We spring forward into more sunlight and, although it will snow more before … Continue reading →

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Squash and Pepper Soup

Posted on March 2, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

At certain points in the gardening season, when things are coming in fast and furious, many gardeners give up careful canning and preservation strategies and just start chopping up stuff and throwing it in the freezer. I made quite a … Continue reading →

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Fine Dining Begins at Home

Posted on March 1, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

I’m officially announcing the end of an age. The age of fine dining. It went out with a bang, namely a trip to Restaurant Alma. I’ve been wanting to eat at this restaurant ever since I saw the film Dirty Work: … Continue reading →

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Bay Catfish Stew

Posted on January 27, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

Back in the 1990s, one of my go-to winter recipes was “Cantonese Fish and Vegetable Soup” from Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home. It was my favorite way to eat catfish, which back then was a cheap fish. When I made it last … Continue reading →

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Elk Stew

Posted on January 18, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

This year at Christmas we went to a magical place called Jagerhaven. That’s German for “hunter’s haven,” and this place, as people like to say, “couldn’t be more Stearns county.” As you know if you read the blog, Stearns County … Continue reading →

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Bean and squash soup

Posted on January 12, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

I’ve started the year on this “clean eating” thing during January. And happily, it very closely resembles the way I usually eat. I’ve cut out caffeine and alcohol and cut down very seriously on the gluten. And my real goal … Continue reading →

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