When it comes to bread-baking, many paths seem to lead to the same destination. Some of those paths might leave you a little off-target, but with flour, water and yeast, you’ll wind up with something like bread in the end. Through my own efforts, your comments and the words of assorted experts, in fact, I’m […]
Entries from April 29th, 2009
How low do you go on meal price?
April 27th, 2009 · Comments Off on How low do you go on meal price? · Food in the news
With the economy on everyone’s mind, and food a key component of spending, National Public Radio announced today a contest, “How Low Can You Go? The contest asks listeners to send in their recipe for a meal for four people that would cost less than $10, with “[b]onus points for dishes that seem more expensive.” […]
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First CSA bag delivers the greens
April 24th, 2009 · 4 Comments · local food
Ahh… the first CSA delivery of the season. To say I’ve been eagerly awaiting it is a major understatement. I’m working my way through the bounty and couldn’t be happier about it. Piles of fresh-from-the-garden green things are an excellent antidote to winter. The contents (clockwise from top left: Spring salad mix Spinach Sweet potato […]
Kansas culinary wonders finalists up for vote
April 24th, 2009 · Comments Off on Kansas culinary wonders finalists up for vote · Food in the news
The Kansas Sampler Foundation has the entries, and now it’s time to vote for your favorites. You can see the list of nominees from which 24 finalists were selected and announced Thursday. Take a look at them, and vote for your favorites. All the places I mentioned are among the nominees, although not necessarily among […]
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New coordinator may be biggest change at market
April 17th, 2009 · Comments Off on New coordinator may be biggest change at market · Farmers markets
Opening day shoppers The biggest change this year at the Downtown Lawrence Farmers Market may be in personnel, but look for some variations on familiar tunes. (Do go to the market web site and sign up for the market newsletter. It will keep you updated on available products and events.) I got a chance to […]
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Spring is here, and local produce is the proof
April 15th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Farmers markets, Food selection, local food
I’m hereby declaring spring, and not a moment too soon for my taste. How do I know it’s spring? Two ways: The Lawrence Farmers Market opened on Saturday. Wind, rain, cold and gray skies greeted opening day the last couple of years, but not on Saturday. It was cool but brilliantly sunny, and about 30 […]
Tags:CSA·Farmers markets·Rolling Prairie Farmers Alliance·spring produce