Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

Bottling The Essence Of Summer

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy

Cherries have such interesting flavors that you can tilt them easily from sweet to savory. Try adding a little fresh tarragon or lavender, peppercorns or grains of paradise, curry paste or chilies…. Continue reading →

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The Peas Of Spring, the Peas of Summer

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy

Harvesting Spring Peas and Sowing Summer Peas I’ve always enjoyed shelling peas, slitting the backs of the plump pods with my thumbnail and slipping a finger beneath the fat little peas to coax them out of their cocoon. I fondly … Continue reading →

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Enticing Kids Into The Garden

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy

If we’re lucky, their connection to the natural world will last a lifetime and they will in turn entice the gardeners of their own tomorrow. Continue reading →

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Summery Slow Food

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy

Taking Time To Savor And Enjoy By now, lots of folks know about an Italian movement called ‘slow food’ that promotes the preservation of heritage foods that take time to cook or prepare. In today’s kitchen’s, many of us prefer … Continue reading →

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