As much as I like to cook, I do like to go out to eat, too. A friend and I went to Teller’s the other night, the first time in a while, and I was pleased to see such items on the menu as Baumans’ chicken and pork from Amy’s Meats, both nearby farms. Even [...]
Entries from September 5th, 2008
Roundup: Farms, fair, fertile land, phooey
September 3rd, 2008 · No Comments · Food in the news, Roundup
News and notes while wondering whether global climate change is turning Kansas into a place with pleasant weather… Get on the hay wagon. Make plans now to go on the 2008 Kaw Valley Farm Tour. It’s Oct. 4-5 at 15 farms in the vicinity of Lawrence. Johnny’s at the fair. For no discernible reason, I [...]
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Bread-and-butter pickles worth their salt
September 1st, 2008 · 4 Comments · Food preparation
When we last visited our bread-and-butter pickles, they were freshly canned and waiting for the flavor to develop. Today, we opened the unprocessed leftovers for a taste test. Before the uncapping: (As you can see, I ran out of rings, but rubber bands held the lid on.) Ready to eat: And the verdict? Yum! They [...]
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