Tag Archives: local

Trust in spring.

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

Worried that spring weather will never come? It will, you know. To keep you going, I’ll share some yummy farmers’ market photos from a recent trip to a food conference in California. Continue reading →

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Foodie trends: Predictions for 2013.

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

As I scout food-related media and watch what’s happening in my own city (and backyard), here are a few foodie trends I’m anticipating in the coming months. Continue reading →

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Best way to cook spaghetti squash.

Posted on September 20, 2012 by

I love spaghetti squash—its great flavor and versatility—but always thought it was a pain to prepare. Then I found a better way. Continue reading →

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Fun ingredient of the week: Tomato broth.

Posted on August 1, 2012 by

Got a bunch of overripe, smushy, not-so-pretty tomatoes on the windowsill? Make tomato broth: the essence of summer flavor. Here’s how! Continue reading →

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Ribbon zucchini salad.

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

In spite of my garden’s current zucchini problem—I think I have a pollination issue that I hope resolves as the season progresses—the farmers at our local markets are having no such troubles. Summer squash of all kinds are showing up … Continue reading →

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On the road: Eating, cooking in Asheville.

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

With our dearest friends, we spent a long weekend in Asheville recently. We had eating and drinking on our agenda—specifically, sampling some local brews, hitting a couple of casual restaurants and, most important, stocking up at the farmers’ market so … Continue reading →

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Cooking with garlic scapes.

Posted on June 6, 2012 by

One of the many pleasures of growing your own garlic (see here for a how-to on growing garlic) is the arrival of garlic scapes. These are the little curlicue sprouts that shoot, almost overnight, from the tops of hardneck garlic … Continue reading →

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Strawberry right-side-up cake.

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

It’s strawberry season, folks, and around here we’re pretty much eating our weight in these glorious, scarlet beauties. So this recipe kicks off a series of strawberry-centric sides and desserts. When Rob sampled a taste of this simple strawberry cake, … Continue reading →

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Join me for a local food event.

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

Join me and the community of neighbors, gardeners and volunteers from Gabriel’s Place in a celebration of seasonal food on Saturday, May 19. Continue reading →

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Of bread and family.

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

I took a road trip this week and drove my mom and grandma from Indianapolis to visit my brother’s new Chicago bakery. Check it out! Continue reading →

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