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Book Review: Talking Dirt

August 5, 2010
talking dirt: organic gardening book

Talking Dirt: The Dirt Diva’s Guide Down-to-Earth Guide to Organic Gardening Author: Annie Spiegelman Ms. Spiegelman has a sassy writing style that may put some people off, and make others feel like they are getting advice from an old friend with a sense of humor. Here’s an example where she recounts her experiences as a [...]

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What To Do With the Kohlrabi You Got in Your CSA Share

July 18, 2010
kohlrabi from our csa share

We got a small kohlrabi in our CSA share last week. It weighed about 6 oz. This can be the challenge of your CSA share – getting one lone vegetable, and an unusual one like kohlrabi. As I considered the options, I thought it might make a good cold salad, if it was shredded. As [...]

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Product Review: Cuisinart Toaster Oven

March 19, 2010
cuisinart toaster oven

We’ve just purchased the Cuisinart TOB-155 toaster oven. After reading Cooking Green, I decided to buy a toaster oven. I already knew that they would use less energy than firing up the oven, but wasn’t sure there were any big enough to actually cook in. I did some research, and came across one from Cuisinart [...]

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Book Review: Cooking Green

March 11, 2010
Cooking green in Colorado Springs

by Kate Heyhoe One or two times a month I review a new book related to cooking and/or gardening. I just finished reading Cooking Green, after hearing about it on the Splendid Table podcast. If you are interested in reducing your environmental impact, and still want to put great food on your table, this book has [...]

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Book Review: Dear Mr. Jefferson (Letters from a Nantucket Gardener)

January 15, 2010
Dear Mr. Jefferson book review

Author: Laura Simon Although this isn’t a book about how to garden, it is an enjoyable read for anyone who loves to grow. When garden writer Simon failed to find community of like-minded gardeners to share her extensive interest in gardening, she decided to express her thoughts through letters. And what better recipient than the [...]

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What’s in Season This Month (October)

October 1, 2009
in season vegetables, october

NOTE: Becuase winter is fast-approaching, I have indicated when a particular vegetable or fruit is typically kept in cold storage for “fresh” use over the winter, or if it can be harvested using season-extension techniques such as a hoop house or mini-greenhouse. Apples: August through October (cold storage until spring) Arugula: Best in spring and fall Beets: [...]

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