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Beacon Food Forest 2019
Posted in Cooking on May 17, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
Willow Baskets with Peter Greer
Posted in Cooking on April 28, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
Spending a day with basket master Peter Greer at his Golden Bay, New Zealand studio was a wonderful experience. He’s an amazing craftsman and an excellent teacher. Weave over and under four sticks at a time to start the base. Dipping the pointed ends for upright weaving in soap helps them slip in more easily. […]
Dunedin, New Zealand Farmer’s Market
Posted in Cooking on April 21, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
Visiting my daughter in NZ we went to a fall harvest market. A bit odd as it was spring when I left Seattle!
Dunedin, New Zealand Farmer’s Market
Posted in Cooking on April 21, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
Visiting my daughter in NZ we went to a fall harvest market. A bit odd as it was spring when I left Seattle!
Basketry with Eddie Douglas
Posted in Cooking on April 18, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
Walking on a beach with friends in Otaki, New Zealand I mentioned I was interested in basket weaving. “Oh the man who made the baskets in Lord of the Rings is just up the street” said one of them. So off we went! Mr. Douglas welcomed us in and shared tips for good baskets: Don’t […]
Basketry with Eddie Douglas
Posted in Cooking on April 18, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
Walking on a beach with friends in Otaki, New Zealand I mentioned I was interested in basket weaving. “Oh the man who made the baskets in Lord of the Rings is just up the street” said one of them. So off we went! Mr. Douglas welcomed us in and shared tips for good baskets: Don’t […]
Chive Flower Vinegar
Posted in Cooking, tagged chive, herbal vinegars on April 6, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
Chive flower vinegar is delicious and easy to make! Pick fresh chive flowers. Pack a clean jar two-thirds full with the flowers. Add white vinegar. Let sit for two weeks in a cool, dark place then strain and enjoy! Someone just commented that they like making a chive butter too. What do you like doing […]
New Roots Community Farm Revisited
Posted in Cooking on January 28, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
New Roots is a flourishing urban farm with much to offer. Papaya Guava Chickens!
California Citrus!
Posted in Cooking on January 27, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
I’m visiting my family in Southern California and there is glorious citrus everywhere. Salted citrus in lemon juice brine with bay leaves and pepper corns. This will be ready in 3-4 weeks when the rind softens. Here’s a NYT recipe for preserved lemons.
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