Category Archives: Sustainable Living

The Succulent Strawberries of May

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy
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  Savoring Home Grown Sweetness After the rush of imported strawberries in early May, the first locals (which appear from now into June) are to be treated like ephemeral treasures. Smaller and less showy than those super-sized California girls, the … Continue reading →

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Vegan Ice Cream

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy
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No Dairy, No Sugar, No Soy… As summer arrives (more or less), our thoughts turn to cold treats like sunflowers turning to the sun. Mine do, anyway, and so do those of my dear family. Back in the day, I … Continue reading →

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Purple Peruvian And Ozette Potatoes

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy
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  Fabulous Flavor And Pecks/Pecs From Heritage Spuds I love potatoes. Potatoes get a bad reputation with dieters, but these humble tubers have been the backbone of many a cultural cuisine for millennia. Until we slather them with tasty fats, … Continue reading →

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Treasures of Spring; Super Soup and Raw Asparagus

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy
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  Cat On A Broccoli Spree A few days ago, I steamed some broccoli side shoots (the last from last fall’s plants!) and covered them in a dish on the counter. Later, I heard a little clunk and saw that … Continue reading →

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