Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

The Curious Case Of Cucumbers

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy

  Making The Most Of A Retiring Vegetable I love cucumbers. Fresh, crisp, slightly bitter, even more slightly sweet, they have a refreshing calmness about them that provides balance and contrast for bolder flavors. I use them mainly in salads, … Continue reading →

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Knit The Garden

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy

  When In Doubt, Knit A Carrot Over the past few months, I’ve spent as much time knitting vegetables as tending them. Thanks to the birth of my grandson Oliver, my needles have produced carrots, peas in pods, and French … Continue reading →

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Giving Beets Fresh Flavor Twists

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy

I learned long ago never to peel or chop raw beets, since they make an unholy mess, though baby beets can be shredded skin and all in a food processor for lovely relishes and salsas (with red onion, sweet peppers, and raw corn). Continue reading →

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How Dirt Makes Us Smart And Happy

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy

  Soil Microbes Boost Happy Hormones A fascinating article by Sarah Agan posted on the Excellence in Government website (GovExec.com) posits health benefits from two of my favorite things; working in the garden and singing. Indeed, I always sing or … Continue reading →

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