Fish & Game">Fish & Game
Cubed sweet potato salad?">Cubed sweet potato salad?
Hi All, I recently got a sweet potato salad from a local market here on Cape Cod, Fancy's Market and it was delicious. I'm looking to make something similliar to it but I can't find any recipes for something like it. It was basically cubed sweet potato with olive oil...
Read more3 Easy Weeknight Recipes">3 Easy Weeknight Recipes
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The Miracle of Seeds">The Miracle of Seeds
The water supply of a permaculture center and seed repository is threatened by plans to spray its adjacent watershed with a powerful herbicide at the end of the month. Why? The owner of this land wants to convert it from scrub to trees, which need sunlight to start their growth....
Read moreA perfect leg of lamb to rival my first turkey made perfect by Chowhounders?">A perfect leg of lamb to rival my first turkey made perfect by Chowhounders?
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Read moreMore Companies Ditching 'Natural' On Food Labels">More Companies Ditching 'Natural' On Food Labels
"Natural" Goldfish crackers will soon be just Goldfish. "All Natural" Naked juice is going stark Naked. "All Natural'' Puffins cereal is turning into plain old Puffins.
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What's the appeal of Biscotti?">What's the appeal of Biscotti?
There are so many flavors and so much variety. I think the really crunchy ones are addictive, but nice also dunked in any drink. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreToo Poor for Organic? Raise the Minimum Wage">Too Poor for Organic? Raise the Minimum Wage
How many times have we heard it?
"Organic food is great for those who can afford it, but not an option for most of us."
This simplistic adage is applied to most proposals that question the cheap, processed food that is the cornerstone of this country's epidemic of...
Chicken with Cardamom Rice made with Brown Rice">Chicken with Cardamom Rice made with Brown Rice
Hi, Has anyone made this dish (from the Jerusalem cookbook) with brown basmati rice? If so, how did it turn out? I know it will be a longer cooking time. Just wondering if it works at all. I do like my chicken super-cooked and fallng off the bone, so cooking the...
Read moreWinter alternative to smoothies for disguising supplements?">Winter alternative to smoothies for disguising supplements?
TDQ, I am not a smoothie gal, but I googled "hot smoothies" and got an amazing number of hits that sound pretty yummy. Might want to have a peek to see what appeals to you. Reading More May Cause Envy...
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I love food. Unfortunately, I can't cook worth a damn. I've been known to even burn water.
When I watch chefs and good cooks on tv, I'm so envious of their skills. This blog is the closest I get to cooking, other than the microwave ;)
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