Category Archives: Recipes

Have A Pumpkin Party

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Beyond Pie: Making The Most Of Your Pumpkin Patch I love the way pumpkin patches look at this time of year. The fading foliage is largely gone and the ripening globes stand out like glowing lanterns in the browning fields. … Continue reading →

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Cooking With Dried Herbs And Spices

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Toss Your Musty Old Herbs Right Now I had a lovely weekend at Islandwood, a delightful education center here on Bainbridge Island, where several hundred women gathered to share friendship and fun. I was among the presenters, offering programs in … Continue reading →

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What To Do With Green Tomatoes

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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You Might As Well Harvest Now Many gardeners had a slow start with tomatoes this year and now quite a few readers have asked how to help ripen green tomatoes. As fall arrives, the cooler temperatures affect tomato stems, making … Continue reading →

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A Whiff of Smoke And Autumn Is Here

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Roasting To Boost Flavor This was not the best year for many crops, but my, the peas were good. In fact, I’m still getting some from the August planting, which faltered in the belated, sudden heat, but are now having … Continue reading →

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