The Farmers Diner in Quechee (Windsor County, Vt)- Even in a state promoting a cheese trail of 41 artisinal cheesemakers (www.vtcheese.com/cheesetrail.htm), it still comes as a bit of a surprise and delight to find The Farmers Diner. Tucked into a corner of touristy Quechee … [Read more...] about The Farmers Diner
Archives for July 2010
Industrial Vegetable Production in California’s Salinas Valley
One small valley in California has become the center of vegetable production in the United States, with some remarkable production statistics. 99% of artichokes, 92% of broccoli, 94% of processing tomatoes, 94% of celery, 86% of garlic, 83% of cauliflower, 76% of head lettuce, … [Read more...] about Industrial Vegetable Production in California’s Salinas Valley
Red Quinoa Pilaf With Sweet Cherries, Dried Apricots and Walnuts
Red Quinoa Pilaf With Sweet Cherries, Dried Apricots and Walnuts- Quinoa (keen-wa) has the highest protein content of all the grains (although technically it is not a true cereal or grain since it is not a member of the grass family). An important food for 6,000 years in South … [Read more...] about Red Quinoa Pilaf With Sweet Cherries, Dried Apricots and Walnuts
Black Bean Soup with Red Spring Onions and Garlic Scapes
Black Bean Soup with Red Spring Onions and Garlic Scapes- With a beautiful crop of garlic scapes from my home garden and red spring onions available at the Troy Farmers Market, www.troymarket.org, which is near my home in Albany, N.Y., as well as a big jar full of organic black … [Read more...] about Black Bean Soup with Red Spring Onions and Garlic Scapes
Three Grain Cinnamon/Currant English Muffins Hot Off The Griddle
Three Grain Cinnamon/Currant English Muffins Hot Off The Griddle- For years, I settled for store-bought English Muffins until I decided the ingredients were not to my liking. Time to learn how to make English Muffins at home, with honey instead of sugar, a quality oil or local … [Read more...] about Three Grain Cinnamon/Currant English Muffins Hot Off The Griddle