Monthly Archives: July 2010

Farmers Markets Go Mainstream

Posted on July 18, 2010 by

Yes.  Some of us at work are dropping mention of this or that farmers’ market, or getting their produce from a CSA somewhere.  The company is even allowing for the arrangement of periodic farm stands during lunches every few weeks, … Continue reading →

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Of Wild Smoked Salmon and Cucumber

Posted on July 18, 2010 by

I was toying with bringing something along the lines of the next appetizer I made to a party I attended last night (although the hosts were supplying most of the food).  However, I spent most of the afternoon at work … Continue reading →

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Yes, More Seafood Cheviche

Posted on July 17, 2010 by

Decided to try my hand at another cheviche dish.  Hot weather and all, not firing up the old oven as often as I might otherwise.   Any excuse, eh? I found very very fresh striped bass at the Atlantic Food … Continue reading →

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Yard Forager

Posted on July 5, 2010 by

Raspberries have just started to appear in these parts, namely in my back yard. These luscious little bursts of flavor are just perhaps nature’s Sweet-Tarts, only so much better. A couple years after taking up residence on this acre, volunteer … Continue reading →

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Avocado Mango Salad

Posted on July 5, 2010 by

You can find the recipe for this one here: http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/Mango-and-Avocado-Salad-336625 I made this one yesterday, because I’d joined a recipe swap on the cooking community named RecipeZaar, in part because it seemed like the social thing to do, but more … Continue reading →

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