A Mexican Feast Fixings for one of many kinds of mole. (Recipe here.) This recipe, which I prepared in Mexico, was assembled using a combination of market mole paste and fresh ingredients. In class we’ll easily make it all from scratch. Different Drummer Cooking School Northampton Monday, May 19, 2014 6:15-8:45 PM Sign up here […]
I’m a sucker for local food-based small town events. So meet me at the 1st annual Wareham Oyster Festival this Sunday in Wareham, of course, which is in eastern Massachusetts. (Info here.) The festival will feature Wareham and other regional oysters, live music and artisans, as well as paddle boats and kayak rides on […]
I dream of green. A few bites of this and that…. Lasagna Gardening I date myself when I admit that my gardening pre-date the now widely popularized no-till gardening. I’ve always hand-tilled my sloppy garden,which for a long time was 9 4X4 raised beds. This year, I’m short on time and working a small (10 […]
In this issue (in order) Brisket Recipe for Passover (or whenever!) Alternatives to Brisket from Roving Butcher Jake Levin. Sustainable Meat Primer — the works My Grandma Rose didn’t like to cook much, but she made a mean holiday brisket that’s better than it sounds — foil wrapped and braised tender with a package of […]
Remember the green? It’s coming! All on farming and sustainable food issues — Good Food and Good Jobs in Pioneer Valley April 10, Holyoke, MA Pioneer Valley Grows presents a spring symposium this Thursday in Holyoke, MA that addresses the critical issue of justice in the food system. How can we ensure that the development […]
Wild Watercress Here’s 3 for April…. Spring Toss: Vibrant green watercress is back in the rapidly running icy cold stream behind my house. Ramp it Up Today I saw wild leeks, called ramps, in the woods around the corner. (Please don’t over harvest, as we have to leave some for the next generation!) Stay vigilant, […]
(This is a stuffed peach. We’re going to do the same thing with pears. Fabulous.) Let’s celebrate the thaw of spring with this menu inspired by the flavors of Italy. Join me in a hands-on workshop using Italy’s signature flavors in dishes that will quickly become family favorites as the new season unfolds and all […]
Bites from Facebook? For those of you who aren’t on my Locavore Way facebook page, where I post more frequently, I’ve selected some recipes, tidbits and links from last month’s posts. (And I admire you for staying out of the Fray:) Links to articles are orange. Share foods you hated but now love Tastes change. […]
Facebook? For those of you who aren’t on my Locavore Way facebook page, where I post more frequently, I’ve selected some links from last month’s posts. (And I admire you for staying out of the Fray:) Recipe at the bottom of this post… All links in orange… Thinking about gardening but don’t have the land […]
The Monzies family in their homestead kitchen, cooking us a superior lunch that included braised eggplant and fennel from their market garden, fig chutney from their tree, and a salad dressing made with their honey. The conversation was equally good, mostly about how to live a sustainable lifestyle, integrating good humor with a healthy combo […]
USDA approved school-tested local food recipes and a supplement for educators.
