I’m in a quandry as to how to prepare the local pastured turkey I got for Christmas dinner. My Internet searches have been more puzzling than helpful: This piece on MSNBC about the “best” turkey, reports that Cook’s Illustrated editors basically didn’t like their pastured turkey. It goes on to give tips on roasting, but, [...]
Entries Tagged as 'local food'
Soupy weekend keeps me warm
December 9th, 2007 · No Comments · Food selection, local food
Sometimes, you can tell the weather by my cooking, and this weekend has been a case in point. Friday night, I finished the lentil soup I made while working with an empty pantry. Saturday afternoon, I had some Pacific Foods creamy tomato, and Saturday evening, I made a delicious beef-noodle soup with stock from my [...]
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Kansas City Food Circle staying active
November 27th, 2007 · No Comments · local food
The Kansas City Food Circle, an organization that puts food buyers and producers together, is good to know about if you’re wanting contact with local producers in the off-season. Dave Lawrence, the circle’s “web minion,” recently advised me that the KC Food Circle features “only local growers who pledge to use certifiable organic and humane [...]
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Cedar Valley Farms eggs
November 23rd, 2007 · 6 Comments · Healthy eating, local food
What: Eggs from Cedar Valley Farms Why I like them: These eggs are scrupulously fresh, healthfully and humanely produced, and they taste good. Where to get them: You can get them at their farm and at the Community Mercantile. I used to think eggs were eggs. When I joined the local foods bandwagon, though, I [...]
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New series debuts: My favorite local foods
November 21st, 2007 · No Comments · local food
Starting with the next post, I am initiating a series in which I’ll tell you about many of my favorite local foods. It’s easy to identify my number one favorite: local produce. Eating the locally grown tomatoes, especially, is almost a religious experience. I spend several weeks in the summer savoring them and the rest [...]
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Thinking local for Thanksgiving
November 12th, 2007 · 5 Comments · local food
I was surprised to see Parade magazine featuring local food in its cover story yesterday. I don’t think you can get much more mainstream than Parade. Unfortunately, the Lawrence Farmers Market had its last day on Saturday, so residents looking for local food will have to look elsewhere. Fortunately, they won’t have to look far. [...]
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