From the category archives:

Slow Food

Three Roasted Squash

1 dumpling squash
1 butternut Squash
1 acorn squash
8 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoon cinnamon
1 Tablespoon each of allspice and nutmeg
4 Tablespoon maple syrup
salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven 325 degrees.
Slice dumpling and acorn squash in ¾ inch slices*. Cut the neck off of the butternut squash and peel both pieces. Cut both pieces in half and slice [...]

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Ambassador, Crusader, Rebel and Lunatic Farmer

Joel Salatin with one of his flock

Joel Salatin is a rebel with a cause, a lobbyist against “food laws and bureaucratic decisions for the food industry that don’t make sense.” He is one of the most influential farmers in America. He is an advocate of holistic, natural farming and a crusader of being a steward [...]

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Foraging for All

A conversation was sparked at a recent Slow Food meeting about ‘over-foraging’ local watercress.  Coupled with information I gathered about someone trying to sell bags full of their collected wild bounty at a local supermarket, I was alerted to the importance for awareness of the availability of wild foods coming into season and the thoughtful [...]

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Eggs: which to choose?

Two eggs: both cage free, both organic, what’s the difference?

I bought a dozen eggs this week so we would have plenty for Easter.
I don’t normally buy eggs as our 19 chickens provide plenty. I was at my local grocery and saw a carton of eggs with a handmade label that said “we’re organic eggworks” on [...]

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