Syrah McGivern
Canning Green Goddess Organics Heirloom Tomatoes in Monterey, CA
As the last scrumptious jars of Green Goddess Organics Heirloom Tomatoes disappear from my shelves I am reminded of the misty fresh sea air in Monterey. Last fall, just before moving back east, my buddies Katie, Robin, Gerick and I canned a heaping pile of the most juicy ripe tomatoes we could find to carry [...]
Music for the Market: Don’t miss the Medford Farmers Market fundraiser tomorrow night!
Don’t miss the Medford Farmers Market fundraiser tomorrow night- you’ll enjoy great music, food & wine, all while supporting a great cause! Come listen to some great local musicians, sample delicious local fare, share a glass with your community and support your local farmers market! April 2, 2011 7-10 pm Medford City Hall, Council Chambers, [...]
Heathy Snack Ideas for a Healthy New Year
What do you do when you feel like you’re dragging your feet and its hours until your next meal? If your answer has something to do with caffeine, a vending machine or nibbling on some of the chocolates or cookies that are ubiquitous this time of year, I encourage you turn over a new leaf and [...]
More Omega-3s in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines? My perspective on the possible implications
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) will be released any day now. What are the Dietary Guidelines and how do they affect my life? The Dietary Guidelines are essentially a report created by a committee of experts who reviewed the most up to date nutrition science and boiled it down to a series of summaries. [...]
The Whole In The Wall Restaurant, Binghamton, NY
While driving through New York state last night, we stopped in Binghamton’s South Bridge Business District for a delightful dinner at The Whole In The Wall Restaurant. We found it using my favorite roadtrip tool Eat Well Guide and were intrigued by the online reviews, especially about the garlic ball. According to this cozy, down to earth [...]
Great Lakes Brewing Company in Cleveland, Ohio
While driving through Cleveland on a road trip last weekend, we stopped for dinner in the historic Ohio City neighborhood. We decided to try the first brew pub in Ohio, Great Lakes Brewing Company.We checked out the whole operation – an elegant upstairs bar, dining rooms indoors that had the brew tanks encased in glass, outdoor [...]
Inzana Ranch Nectarines preserved with Search Ranch Honey and mint
My friend Katie has become the canning conniosseur in my life and we’ve gotten ourselves silly with stickiness on numerous canning projects over the past year here in California. Something that she and I have in common is enthusiasm for tantalizing produce from the farmers market that oftentimes inspires our canning projects. We both adore [...]
Irish Soda Bread Recipe – An Excellent Easy Bread Recipe
Irish soda bread is a staple in my household – not because we’re Irish, but because it is so easy and a total crowd-pleaser. As far as I understand, it is not really an Irish food but an American invention reminiscent of wheaten bread, I gleaned from my real Irish neighbor as he nibbled on [...]
Heart-Warming Homemade Falafel Sandwiches with Homemade Tahini
I’ve always lived in a do-it-yourself household and prefer to cook most meals for the convenience factor (and, as my husband would point out, because I’m picky about where my food comes from, I try to deny this because I don’t want to seem like a snob but have to admit that the more I [...]
Fredericksburg Brewing Company
“Hill Country” in the heart of Texas is not only the home of the totally amazing Enchanted Rock, it is the peach growing capital of the state, and home to many German-influenced towns like Fredericksburg. After a rough, windy day of rock climbing in the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, we stopped into this charming [...]
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