Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

Vegan Coconut Yogurt?

Store Bought Or Make Your Own… After a mention last week, several readers asked whether coconut yogurt is really vegan. The answer, as usual, is ‘that depends.’ My local grocery store carries half a dozen forms of coconut yogurt, ranging … Continue reading

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Less Cooking, More Delightful Dining

Summery Entree Salads Hot weather makes the kitchen more about the fridge than the range, and it’s fun to see how many meals we can enjoy without turning on the stove. To make cold meals more satisfying, I soak grains … Continue reading

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Fresh Smoothies To Ward Off Deer

Garlic, Lemon Balm, and Mint, Oh My A reader is curious about my garlic water deer repellant, as well she might be. Like so many of us, she has tried many things to keep deer from eating her plants. So … Continue reading

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Early Heat Makes For Gardener’s Bliss

Early Blueberries, Tomatoes & Peppers & A Birthday Cake In all my years of gardening, I’ve never picked ripe raspberries, strawberries, snap peas, blueberries, tomatoes and peppers on June 15th before! This June has been amazing, with sun and warmth … Continue reading

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