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Viva Las Vegas

Posted on January 13, 2016 by susanmsink@gmail.com

In the tradition of gardener/farmer/landscaper winter vacations, I decided to try to REALLY get away for an extended time this January. Back in Christmas, kind of desperate for both a long break and some days to reestablish a writing routine … Continue reading →

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Gun Store

Posted on December 8, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

Yesterday, among my errands, I stopped at Mills Fleet Farm for more chicken feed. I love Mills Fleet Farm and I’m there pretty regularly. It’s close to my house, on the rural edge of Waite Park/St. Cloud. It is my … Continue reading →

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Japanese Cooking 101

Posted on November 17, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

I remember now why my forays into Japanese food haven’t gotten very far. It is actually hard to find really good ingredients. Even with my guide, I’m having trouble. My first big shopping trip was to United Noodles in Minneapolis … Continue reading →

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Best Winter Squash Ever

Posted on October 25, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

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

Posted on October 23, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

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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Black Garlic and Lentil Soup

Posted on October 9, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

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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Shishito Peppers

Posted on August 17, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

Last year people started talking about shishito peppers on social media. They were showing up in CSA boxes and people didn’t know what to do with them. They were getting rave reviews as appetizers, too. So this year I planted … Continue reading →

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First Egg

Posted on August 13, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

First egg! Mark this date: August 12, 2015 (born March 22). Turns out when the chickens chase you around squawking at the top of their crowy little throats it means they’re “broody.” I was hoping that was what it meant, though … Continue reading →

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Purple Jewels

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

Sunday night Steve asked: “Do you have a plan when you wake up for what you need to do in the garden? Or do you just go out there and see what needs to be done?” I explained that at … Continue reading →

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Some things new

Posted on July 31, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

I’ve planted new varieties this year throughout the garden. It’s fun pulling up a different colored carrot, watching the cabbages develop, and I’m enjoying the long, straight Longfellow cucumbers in addition to my usual “homemade pickles” variety. I planted ten types … Continue reading →

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