Category Archives: fall/winter crops

Autumnal Vegan and/or Vegetarian Meals

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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  Colorful Cooking From The Garden I love fall, when the air turns crisp and the wind smells like adventure and far traveling. I don’t actually want to go anywhere at this point in my life, since I love where … Continue reading →

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Wind Harvested Tomatoes

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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  Wild Weather And Comforting Flavors The weekend brought some of the wildest weather in my memory to the maritime Northwest. For starters, Saturday was the wettest September day recorded in Seattle since record-keeping began in 1891. Seattle got 1.71 … Continue reading →

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The Curious Case Of Cucumbers

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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  Making The Most Of A Retiring Vegetable I love cucumbers. Fresh, crisp, slightly bitter, even more slightly sweet, they have a refreshing calmness about them that provides balance and contrast for bolder flavors. I use them mainly in salads, … Continue reading →

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The Aftermath Of Spring

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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  Dealing With Bulb Foliage Spring bulb displays are so bold and beautiful that it’s tempting to pack the beds and borders with them. However, most are not especially good mixers, wanting a lengthy period of ripening and summer drought … Continue reading →

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