The turnip is one of the veggies that I could never remember what it looked like. I knew it was white and that was about it. Then the Revolution Gardens (a local organic farmer) box of veggies that I get weekly made sure that I learned all about turnips because I always had them. After…
The winter art of slow cooking
The winter has pulled its misty blanket down over the coast and the time of inward has begun. I used to dislike this season and pine for the long sunny days of summer but now I rather enjoy this quiet time full of long luxurious nights and hearty nurturing food. My favorite of these hearty…
The beet goes on and on and on…..
As I write this the rain is pouring down on the roof, bringing the sounds and smells of fall into stark contrast to the summers ones that were here just a few days ago. The last farmer’s market came to a merry ending and the tail end of the fabulous summer produce is still arriving…
Turmeric, the super hero
Turmeric is the golden spice of life that brings health and happiness. Most of us know it as a dried bright yellow powder, which is the primary ingredient in curry powder, that is slightly bitter. It is related to the ginger plant and is sold fresh as tubers much like ginger. But unlike ginger, the…
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