Category Archives: Cooking

This, I recommend

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

Fried rice with parsnips in it. Earthy sweetness plus salty, gingery spiciness = yum.

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Remembering grandma

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

My grandmother was a remarkable woman. She lived in this house, by herself, for eight years after my grandfather passed away, living a lifestyle that has become increasingly rare. She was an energetic and industrious householder, harvesting and canning produce … Continue reading →

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Pretzel crust

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

1 cup finely crushed pretzels (do it in a food processor) 8 tablespoons melted butter 1/4 C sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) Blend ingredients thoroughly. Press firmly into an 8″ or 9″ pie plate and bake at 375 for 7-10 … Continue reading →

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Cat food

Posted on October 15, 2011 by

Cat food. It’s essentially pate, especially if you get the really expensive stuff that’s made with venison and Jerusalem artichokes or kangaroo and acai berry or whatever they put in there nowadays. I wouldn’t be surprised if some cat foods, … Continue reading →

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Green tomato salsa

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

The other day at the farm we ripped out all the tomato vines to get the greenhouses ready for winter. I came home with a bunch of green tomatoes, and decided to roast them and make salsa. I figured green … Continue reading →

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Providence and first pie

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

On Sunday I made the first pie of the season. Saturday night was, well… a little rough. I woke on Sunday with a non-functioning left foot, and probably close to 60 pounds of produce to process. After moping around for … Continue reading →

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Apples

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

The other night I picked apples in the dark. There is an orchard about 40 miles away from my house where anyone can go and pick fruit for free. The story I heard is that a farmer grew fruit trees … Continue reading →

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Pictures

Posted on September 24, 2011 by

I helped out at the farmer’s market today. The sun was shining, everyone was happy, and the gorgeous bounty of late summer was everywhere in evidence. I drank excellent coffee, ate a cinnamon roll and delighted in the world. And … Continue reading →

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Beet soup

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

I had a head of cabbage in my fridge that needed to be used, and two bunches of beets. What better time to make beet soup? Although it’s been warm and sunny for the past few days, it’s still autumnal … Continue reading →

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Fall

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

A week ago, fall arrived. Mornings in the high desert are always cool, but last Thursday dawned chilly and damp. Last Friday, we harvested in the cold and wet, and I was freezing all day. We had soup and warm … Continue reading →

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