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Three Twins - Amazing Organic Ice Cream
Posted by Michelle Stern on Kids Cuisine.
Initially, the thought of green ice cream is not appetizing—unless of course by “green,” you mean fully sustainable and organic. Such is the case with the recently opened Three Twins Organic Ice Cream store in Oxbow Public Marketplace in Napa, CA—the only fully organic and sustainable ice cream facility […]
If You Are What You Eat: Then I’m a Local
Posted by Meredith Clements on Growers & Grocers.
“You do that one egg thang,” said Carol Ann, in reference to a vendor at the Fredericksburg farmer’s Market (FFM) who came in the first market day with less than a dozen eggs. Carol Ann of Boggy Creek Farm in Austin, Texas, was referring to the idea that the […]
The Wines of Lake Garda
Posted by Colin Smith on The Spirit World.
Think of wines from Italy and what springs to mind? Chianti or Amarone maybe?, Lambrusco or Asti or maybe a Nero d’Avola from Sicily?. Having spent a week on holiday on Lake Garda in the north of the country names such as Chiaretto, Bardolino and Lugana are uppermost […]
On the Rack Roundup
Posted by Kelley Smith on Paper Palate
Where has this magazine been all my life!? As a convert to the Sonoma Diet, Mediterranean-style cooking has become a way of life. I love reading about Mediterranean cooking and especially the Italian versions.
I ran across this magazine at a Whole Foods market this week. Tastes of Italia […]
How Up on Food Allergies Are You?
Posted by Chris Arpante on Kids Cuisine
I am not often home during the day, so I don’t usually catch the morning news shows. Then, with the pleasure of having nothing to do one morning last week, I caught Good Morning America. They featured the story of Robin O’Brien, a mom who became aware […]
Decadent Double-Chocolate Bundt Cake
Posted by Kristen Doyle on Just Baking
Our stimulus check arrived in the mail yesterday. … exactly 10 minutes before our minivan decided it knew exactly what we should do with that money, and sputtered and died. Is that not Murphy’s Law or what? We bought our van new in 2003 and have not had to […]
Should You Join a CSA?
Posted by Patricia DiGiacomo Eddy on Fit Fare
If you shop at farmers markets, you’ve probably seen the signs for CSAs. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture and it’s a good way to help support your local farms while making your weekly fruit and vegetable shopping a lot easier.
With a CSA, you (typically) prepay for a […]
Next Food Network Star - Week 4: Channel Your Inner Iron Chef
Posted by Patsy Kreitman on Edible TV
Tyler Florence joined the finalists this week for the first challenge. They were each given an ingredient and were asked to show the technique in a 60 second video. The winner would have their video featured on the home page of Food Network.
Aaron spent too much time […]
Idaho Spud
Posted by Rosa Li on Sugar Savvy.
If I remember correctly, Steve Almond wrote about tracking down the Idaho Spud in Candy Freak and watches them as they are made. He then eats one and hates it. You’d think that would have been enough to stop me from paying way too much for one at an […]
How to Shop at a Farmers’ Market
Posted by Susan Russo on Fit Fare.
It’s summertime which means it’s farmers’ market time. Because where else will you find velvety soft golden apricots? Or succulent vine-ripened berries? Or tomatoes that actually burst with flavor?
Whether you’re a farmers’ market newbie or an old pro, here are some tips to help you get the most of […]
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