When in Kansas, use ingredients the Kansans do—on the way to making a traditional-style Japanese dish. That was the idea Saturday when organic growers from Saitama, Japan, did a cooking demonstration in the sweltering heat at the Lawrence Farmers Market. A Kansas delegation visited Japan a month ago or so in this exchange sponsored by […]
Entries from June 29th, 2009
Lawrence market turns Japanese for a day
June 29th, 2009 · 5 Comments · Farmers markets, Food preparation, local food
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Where would we be without food pioneers?
June 26th, 2009 · 7 Comments · Food in the news, local food
Amid the recurring bad food news (such as the latest recalls at USDA), it was wonderful to take a step back this week and honor people whose pioneering efforts are changing the food environment. The crowd (I’m guessing 400) at the Pioneers of Local & Organic Foods event on Wednesday is a clear sign to […]
Icky vegetables hide in freezer, wait for soup
June 24th, 2009 · Comments Off on Icky vegetables hide in freezer, wait for soup · Food preparation
I confess: I’m not crazy about all vegetables. As much as I like to say that I’ll eat anything (which is mostly true), I have to admit I wouldn’t necessarily choose some things. This sad fact comes to mind as I pursue my goal to eat all my CSA food despite my most recent bag […]
Roundup: Urban gardens, food terms, wonders
June 22nd, 2009 · Comments Off on Roundup: Urban gardens, food terms, wonders · Farmers markets, Food in the news, Roundup
Get set for garden tour. The “Food from the City, for the City” tour of 30 food-producing gardens and market farms in the Kansas City is on Sunday. Put it on your calendar, and if you attend, let us know here. I probably won’t be able to make it, but I’d love to get your […]
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Raw beet salad an easy way to use lovely roots
June 17th, 2009 · 1 Comment · local food, recipes
It’s beet time again, and I say hooray. I love beets. This year’s beet recipe is a joy due to its versatility and simplicity. But first, a look at the beauteous root (partially peeled): How could anyone not want to eat something so beautiful? Anyway, this recipe is based on one in How to Cook […]
Heartland Harvest Garden worth a trip
June 15th, 2009 · 2 Comments · General
If the whole “edible landscape” notion has seemed unrealistic to you, the Heartland Harvest Garden at Powell Gardens in Missouri just might make you reconsider. Heartland Harvest Garden, which officially opened Sunday (June 14, 2009) is 12 acres of edible landscape, which garden officials claim make it the biggest such garden in the country. Timely […]
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