Category Archives: Early Crops

Roots, Shoots, And Garden Based Broths

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Ann Lovejoy
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Daikon, Ginger And Lemon Grass My town is blessed with some awe inspiring restaurants, among which my favorite noodle joint stands out. This humble place offers the usual assortment of pho dishes, all very tasty, but their vegetarian broth is … Continue reading →

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Home Grown Figs Inside Or Out

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Ann Lovejoy
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A Fabulous Fig Feast The high summer heat of August brings many garden treasures to fruition, from tomatoes, tomatillos, and peppers to peaches, persimmons, and plums. Amongst all this bounty, the first ripe figs stand out for their luscious, juicy … Continue reading →

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Savoring The Herbs Of Spring

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Ann Lovejoy
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Fresh, Piquant Green Sauces With the weather swinging wildly back and forth between blazing and cooler, foggy days, our meals plans swing too: chili today, salad tomorrow? Even on a chilly day, heavy winter meals feel out of place, yet … Continue reading →

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A Delicious Mystery

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Ann Lovejoy
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The Sweetest Story Ever Sweet peas have been garden favorites for at least three centuries, yet to this day, nobody knows for sure where they originated. Though long thought to be native to the Mediterranean, provocative claims have been made … Continue reading →

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