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A Walk on the Wild (and cultivated) Side….

January 24, 2013 Comments Off

See the cowboy in the distance? A walk around the lake in San Miguel, Mexico took us past a local farmer, tending his diverse livestock — sheep, goats and cows. This was my 3rd visit to the organic farm, La Trinidad, over several years. The first time I visited, we dug a variety of fresh […]

Winter Shiitake Stew with Polenta

January 26, 2010 Comments Off

Here in New England where it’s been gray or white, white white, my breezy old kitchen seems to shake in the winter wind, and the supply of local fare is dwindling. So it’s time to winter forage, throw a log on the fire, crank up the Billie Holiday, and cook up a warming mushroom stew. […]

Whole Wheat French Toast with Apples, Maple Syrup and Cranberries

December 24, 2009 Comments Off

My challenge? With guests arriving and meals planned, forage the house for local bounty for a simple but festive breakfast. This French toast, using nutty whole wheat bread, and other household staples — local eggs, maple syrup, apples, cider, milk and regional cranberries — makes it easy. 2-3 servings, easily doubled 1 large egg 1 […]

Backlash against the local food movement?

December 8, 2009 Comments Off

As America jumps on the local food bandwagon, and farmers markets, farmers coops and buying clubs pop up everywhere, there seems to be a backlash against the local food movement. Or, at least I hear a hint of it in some of the radio interview questions I’ve been asked about my new book, The Locavore […]

Foraged Food — Chanterelle Vodka and Wild Watercress

October 12, 2009 Comments Off

Chanterelle Vodka Taste the woods in an earthy shot of vodka. Pick or buy a scant handful chanterelles from your local forager, or as I did at the farmers market from a vendor, in this case Leslie Taft at Blue Moon Shrooms, who suggested I try this. Add to a small glass jar with a […]