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Rosh Hashana Resolutions

Photo by Judith Hausman Next year, I’d like to make more of my addictive dip, in which I substitute roasted zucchini for eggplant. This month, my gardening coop’s period of assessment and notes for next year coincide with Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, so it’s a perfect time to make resolutions to do things […]

In-between Time

Waste Not, Want Not

Photo by Judith Hausman With a little bit of work, vegetables that would have otherwise gone to waste can be transformed into sauces, soups and salads. Today, as part of my work in our garden coop, I joined my buddies to survey our harvest shelves. When necessary, we stockpile produce in a cool basement where there’s […]

After the Storm

When Tropical Storm Irene finally ceased its assault, it was time to assess the damage.

Trend Alert: Locavore Spa Treatments

Photo courtesy BananaStock/Getty Images/Jupiterimages/Thinkstock Many people are looking forward to spending some relaxing, healthy time at spas now using locally grown ingredients in their oils and lotions. Farm-to-table movements — when locally grown fruits and vegetables appear on restaurant menus — have had a ripple effect at spas, inspiring therapists to develop their own interpretations. […]

Milk Desserts

Photo by Judith Hausman Buttermilk pies are easy to make, and their simple flavors are deliciously comforting. Lisa had made a mistake in the cheese house, but like many a food mistake, a new product resulted. When her apprentice, Blair described the dense texture and tangy flavor of the goat milk, I knew I had […]

Stuffed

Photo by Judith Hausman My garden currently brims with a variety of squash, which are delicious to re-stuff and bake. Stuffed vegetables remind me of the first Moosewood Cookbook by Mollie Katzen (Ten Speed Press, 1977). Recipes for “comprehensively” stuffed vegetables, especially acorn squash, put the vegetables center stage in a way that many of […]

Eat Your Flowers!

A Lesson from Fava Beans

After harvesting my fava bean crop, I developed a deeper appreciation for being able to grow vegetables in the suburbs.