Posted in Uncategorized on May 24th, 2009
Again, let’s see what emerges in 15 minutes of writing.
10:55 p.m.
Today, I had the pleasure of talking with a woman doing interesting work with international ag. (We were going to and from a triathlon, but more on that and the food of sport later). She is working to negotiate fair and sustainable agricultural practices overseas, [...]
It’s 10:32 p.m. EST. What can I write about food in 15 minutes?
Let’s see.
Today, I spent a couple of hours in the garden. As the light waned and we relied increasingly on the glow of a remote street lamp, we weeded and transplanted. The plot never fails to serve up metaphors. Today, a poignant one [...]
Posted in Recipes on May 17th, 2009
Russ Parsons, author of How to Pick a Peach: The Search for Flavor from Farm to Table, was on American Public Media’s “The Splendid Table” this week talking about strawberries.
A few fun facts he shared:
Go tiny when you choose strawberries. No bigger than a knuckle is best if you want maximum sweetness and flavor.
The best [...]
Posted in D.C. insider information on May 14th, 2009
A little “hiya” to weekday farmers markets and “howdy” to the Rosslyn Farmers Market launched my part-time career as Examiner.com’s DC farmers market examiner. Might a greeting to the new Anacostia Farmers Market be up next? Or coverage of Penny Karas’s demo on making Hello Cupcake-style strawberry cupcakes at the Dupont Circle market?
Stay tuned to [...]
Posted in Current events, Green living on May 8th, 2009
What a week!
On Monday, May 4, sustainable foodies triumphed at the 2009 James Beard Awards. Among the winners of these Oscars of the gourmet world are Michael Pollan (for his “eaters’ manifesto” In Defense of Food) and Dan Barber (for his chefing, which gives a whole new meaning to local ingredients).
Then organic farming got a [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 5th, 2009
There’s a new website out there. Yes, I’m aware that the ‘net sees hundreds of new ones every day. But I’m talking about a particular one–ChefKosher.com. It’s always fun to watch the building of a new and ambitious project, and it’s especially amusing if you can write about its quirky mascot.
Check out the post about [...]
Posted in Green living on May 4th, 2009
Sunday’s rain started early, and by 10 a.m., there was little doubt: this was a dismal day for outdoor activities. Yet the farmers still showed up at the farmers’ market in Takoma Park, and shoppers made it worth their while. The market on Carroll Ave. has become essential for many of us, it seems, and [...]
Posted in Recipes, Side dishes on May 3rd, 2009
One party-goer thought it was bacon that made it so tasty. I sensed a smoked salmon flavor. Others just said it was good. So it seems the Smokey Black Bean Dip (incidentally, completely vegan) was a hit.
I was surprised because, out of a mixture of laziness and arrogance, I hadn’t looked up a recipe before [...]
