Category Archives: Eating the Harvest

Technicolor Dinner

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Emily

While making dinner tonight, I was struck by the vibrant orange color of the dough. It’s amazing that this color that we often see in food-dye filled mac & cheese, can come naturally from some good Hubbard squash and fresh … Continue reading →

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Preserving Kale

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Emily

Last winter when the bitter cold weather hit and we had no snow cover, the kale became burned by the cold and inedible. One small plant overwintered under the hoop frame to provide us with kale again in the spring, … Continue reading →

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Thursday’s Kitchen Cupboard

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Emily

Here’s the first canning of the summer for me. I made relish with onions, peppers and cucumbers. I’ve also been oven-roasting tomatoes, then freezing them on the cookie sheet. Then I pack them into jars and return them to the … Continue reading →

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Emptying the Freezer into Jam

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Emily

Tuesday morning I noticed a oily puddle under the chest freezer.  This freezer came free with the house and all signs point to it having reached the end of it’s life.   This gave me the impetus to clean out both … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin & Chickpea Soup

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Emily

This soup was inspired by a recipe in Simply in Season. However the recipe called for chicken and I was wanted it to be a meatless meal, since the chickpeas give enough protein. So here’s my modification. Next time I … Continue reading →

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