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Summer harvest: tomato chicken soup Provençal

Posted on September 8, 2012 by

Gardening without cheating is a lesson in patience and humility. By cheating I refer to all the dangerous technological measures we exert over the elements and living things. Honest organic gardening harmonizes with nature, accepts its lessons. Having given this … Continue reading →

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Summer harvest: pasta with basil margarita shrimp

Posted on September 1, 2012 by

I created this dish to take full advantage of two things our vegetable garden has produced in abundance this year: basil and zucchini. The squash should be barely cooked, just enough to absorb some of the tangy sauce. Print Pasta … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian lasagna for baby Gilda

Posted on August 23, 2012 by

Obviously newborn babies do not eat lasagna, but this is a story about love and community, so bear with me. Earlier in the summer I promised a recipe for another favourite summer harvest soup. Unfortunately, my tomato vines have so … Continue reading →

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Midsummer harvest: how to use basil pesto

Posted on August 4, 2012 by

The summer soup I planned to feature today relies on tomatoes and sweet peppers. I had anticipated harvesting some from the garden by now, but they are taking their sweet time. However, we have basil in abundance. One can never … Continue reading →

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Midsummer harvest: borage soup

Posted on July 28, 2012 by

“Yes, it really is that green,” my partner said to tell you. Danny is giddy about the borage soup I made. He still has not quite recovered from the hopelessly bitter nettle lasagna we tried in the spring. So must … Continue reading →

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Midsummer soups: gluten-free New England clam chowder

Posted on July 21, 2012 by

A few weeks into summer, all the work we put into our vegetable gardens begins to pay off. Now that I have found an effective deterrent for the hungry groundhog, everything is beginning to mature according to schedule. Practically every … Continue reading →

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Lemon Herb Berry Jam

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

Preserving was one of many enjoyable rituals I shared with my mother. That made me an inveterate sweet tooth. Good jams and jellies remind me of her. She happily passed on her canning experience and encouraged me to try new … Continue reading →

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