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8.26.13 A Summary of Squashes + Late August Harvest
Of all the squash we’ve grown, Costata Romanesco and Zephyr summer squash have been a part of our garden since the start. We first discovered them at the local farmers’ market, and appreciated how their dense, creamy flesh makes them … Continue reading
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Tagged beans, carrots, chicory, peppers, puntarelle, summer squash, winter squash
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Cucumber Gazpacho with Shrimp, Basil and Lime
This week’s burst of August heat calls for a bowlful of cool Cucumber Gazpacho topped with a salad garnish of Northern shrimp, basil and lime. Serving as a base, the gazpacho easily adapts to what’s freshest or on hand — … Continue reading
8.12.13 Hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature
“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just on the body, but the soul.” — Alfred Austin Spring planting has long given way to … Continue reading
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Tagged agretti, beans, celeriac, chard, chicory, cucumbers, garlic, herbs, leeks, peppers, pomodorini, potatoes, rice, salad greens, summer squash, tomatoes, winter squash
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8.5.13 Mid-Summer Harvest
The beginning of August marks the midpoint between the summer solstice and fall equinox. Known as Lammas or Lughnasa, this is the time when harvesting begins in earnest. Above: Costata Romanesco zucchini, Zephyr summer squash, National Pickling and Boothby Blonde … Continue reading
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Tagged alliums, carrots, cucumbers, favas, garlic, peppers, summer squash, tomatoes
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Smoky Tomato and Bacon Chowder
“All chowders were born of necessity. They were invented by humble working people, who made them with local, inexpensive ingredients from the sea or the land.” — Jasper White, “50 Chowders” Most think of clams or fish when it comes … Continue reading
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Tagged bacon, fennel, peppers, pomodorini, potatoes, tomatoes
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