Monthly Archives: July 2014

Enjoying Eggplant And Tomatoes

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy

A Marriage Made In Garden Heaven Plump and lovely, eggplants are kissing cousins to tomatoes and peppers, which may be why they taste so terrific together. From French ratatouille to Italian caponata to Indian curries and Asian-inspired stir fries, these … Continue reading →

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Keeping Bees Safer

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy

  Just Say No To Neonics I love bees. I feel comforted when I hear that gentle buzz as I putter in my garden. I feel grateful when I eat any of the many foods that need bees’ help to … Continue reading →

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Bottling The Essence Of Summer

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy

Cherries have such interesting flavors that you can tilt them easily from sweet to savory. Try adding a little fresh tarragon or lavender, peppercorns or grains of paradise, curry paste or chilies…. Continue reading →

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The Peas Of Spring, the Peas of Summer

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy

Harvesting Spring Peas and Sowing Summer Peas I’ve always enjoyed shelling peas, slitting the backs of the plump pods with my thumbnail and slipping a finger beneath the fat little peas to coax them out of their cocoon. I fondly … Continue reading →

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