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Living Local MV

Sweet Potato with Caramelized Onion & Herbs

We had a farmer friend, Sean Stanton from Blue Hill Farm in Western Massachusetts visiting last night.
We invited a few farmers and neighbors, pulled out a whole leg of pig, picked some wild watercress, and made this sweet potato dish. For dessert I made a batch of ginger cookies and the kids rolled out the [...]

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Inner Irish

Everyone loves Guinness and corned beef this time of year! I like to make my own brisket and this year is no different. Over time, I have perfected the brine for the brisket. I like the second cut since it has more marbling and therefore more flavor. In the stores, there is usually a choice [...]

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Pu-erh Tea

Pu-erh Tea: pronounced “POO-air”
Alice Waters got me thinking about pu-erh tea when she said that it changed her metabolism. She has been drinking it daily for the past two years and she has noticed a significant change. I researched it, ordered several different kinds and have discovered a new wonder drink!
I made pu-erh kombucha [...]

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Sunday Night Suppers 2012 – Update

The fundraiser in Washington DC for Martha’s Table and DC Central Kitchen was a success — shared in this post by Tim Carman from The Washington Post on January 25, 2012: Sups and Sips raise $200,000+ for charities
If you missed it, read all about my experience as a participant here in Sunday Night Suppers —

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