Monthly Archives: October 2016

A Parade Of Pumpkins

From Nuts To Soup This year, my three year old grandson is enchanted with pumpkins, and so am I. For one thing, they are so beautifully plump and rounded, whether symmetrical or pleasingly eccentric in shape. Warty or smooth skinned, … Continue reading

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Roots, Shoots, And Garden Based Broths

Daikon, Ginger And Lemon Grass My town is blessed with some awe inspiring restaurants, among which my favorite noodle joint stands out. This humble place offers the usual assortment of pho dishes, all very tasty, but their vegetarian broth is … Continue reading

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Gardening In Deer Country

Protecting Plants While Sharing Until last week’s wind and relentless rain battered blooms and leaves away, the new plantings in my island bed were looking surprisingly mature. The back half of the large, horseshoe shaped bed was planted in February … Continue reading

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Sushi For Vegetarians & Vegans

Sushi From The Garden Years ago, my friend Noyuri taught me how to make simple sushi. The process is engaging and the result is toothsome and beautiful, so garden based sushi has become part of my regular kitchen repertoire. Once … Continue reading

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