I came up with this about a decade ago, when I was writing the soup chapter for Joy of Cooking. It still satisfies, especially when you can’t bear cooking and market vegetables are at their peak. Although not essential, gazpacho is best served the day it is made. (Oh, for a cool way to peel […]
Three Dressings for Mesclun Salad Mix As a rule of thumb: 1/2 a pound mesclun serves 4-6 people; a large handful is about 2 ounces. — Classic Vinaigrette in a Jar — Serious Garlic Dressing — My Favorite No-Recipe Dressing Classic Vinaigrette in a Jar The flavor is classic but the technique is All-American: just […]
Fresh picked strawberries in my favorite basket Pick your own strawberries (call first to see how the crop is doing) Massachusetts (Pioneer Valley) here Massachusetts (Berkshire County) here (and type in strawberries) National and international as well as canning, preserving, etc. here Two recipes for your strawberry haul this season Strawberry Yogurt Soup Strawberry Blintz […]
Highlights from The Locavore Way Facebook page Link HERE to “like” me and join the fun Or continue to get my blog or both Improvisation of the day series Chicken with Piquant Italian Green Sauce Blend a small bunch of parsley, stems and all, 2 tablespoons capers, 1 teaspoon anchovy paste, 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard. […]
Please continue following my occasional posts here or my frequent posts on Facebook You may have noticed that I’ve been scant on the blog postings over the last 6 months. It’s because I’m posting tons on Facebook at this link, so please “like” me there, and visit for swell improvisations using local foods, more seasonal […]
Boy will I miss my kitchen, which began as a total wreck. I’ll still be blogging, so please join me and spread the word. But changes are brewing. In 1985 we bought an antique wreck of a house, our home. Here we raised our daughter, now 24, who toddled around our garden and planted peas […]
Listen here Link:More about ramps, including a recipe for ramp pesto
Read my new piece in Berkshire Magazine about preserving our landscape, including the farms that bring us the best food imaginable. (Here’s the article.) And please join me and a panel of experts for a discussion about land conservation this Sunday in Great Barrington. (For more, visit this link.) Art Rosenburg circa 1940 with his […]
Mark your calendar for 4/28. Spread the word. Hope you can join me. Please come by and introduce yourself.
1 spots! Mark your calendar Bring a friend Spread the word Give a delicious gift Locavore Way Cooking Class — Main Course Salads Use local greens as a base for main course one-dish meals! (See menu below) April 27th 10am-1:00pm (or so) $50 plus a $20 food fee, including a delicious lunch 139 West Center […]
USDA approved school-tested local food recipes and a supplement for educators.
