This Saturday, May 17th, I’ll be joining a whole gaggle of great people: chefs, gardening experts, and philanthropists in the Whole Foods Market Live Tent at Radio 92.9’s Earthfest on the Esplanade in Boston. Starting at 11am and running through 4pm, the aforementioned gaggle will be doing cooking demonstrations, DIY gardening and composting demonstrations, and talking about… Continue Reading
Wild Rice and Mushroom Salad for Whole Grain Sampling Day (+ a giveaway)
The giveaway is now closed. Congratulations, Julie! I hope that you enjoy the whole grain goodies! In the interest of full disclosure, I was provided a slew of whole grain products to sample, but was not otherwise compensated for this post. As always, all opinions are my own. Like the 81% of Americans who are… Continue Reading
Crème Fraiche-Chive Smashed Potatoes
Could it be? Has spring finally sprung? It’s hard to know, but there are glimmers of hope. Today, at least, there are glimmers. One has to be encouraged by 50-something degree temperatures two days after a nor’easter blows through, doesn’t one? Last weekend, during a one-day warm up, the chickens and I were finally able… Continue Reading
Some Pig
Fair warning for those of you who prefer not to read about animals that end up on our plates. You’ll want to skip this one. Also, pig farmers or other livestock farmers who have no patience for those just starting out who may still be too soft (this may or may not be me), you’ll… Continue Reading
Blood Orange and Goat Cheese Salad
The citrus craving that I succumbed to months ago – following an overload of starch, gravy, and meat around Thanksgiving – continues. My new favorite lunch is this blood orange and goat cheese salad, inspired in part by a relentless craving for oranges (please see previous posts. There’s a lot of orange in them thar… Continue Reading