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Cranberry Pork Loin. It’s A Winner!
November 9th, 2009I love cranberries yet I (and most Americans) only seem to eat them during the holiday season. Why is that? Perhaps it’s that the cranberry is undervalued in terms of its versatility. Perhaps it’s that most folks have only had it in the jellied form – or as a juice. We were having a discussion [...]
Handmade Flour Tortillas Recipe
September 20th, 2009This recipe is courtesy of Greenfeet Marketing Assistant Tia Newby. Now, this apparently comes from her sister but either way, they are easy to make and tasty. If you have any additions or a recipe of your own to share, please add them in the comment section.
Handmade flour tortillas
3 cups flour (we recommend Organic. Bob’s [...]
Handmade Tortillas – Fast, Cheap and Easier Than You Think
September 20th, 2009I love tortillas. They’re a staple in my family’s pantry because they’re inexpensive, portable and a great way to use up leftovers. I mean have you ever had a warm tortilla filled with leftover heated mashed potatoes, sautéed mushrooms and a sprinkling of blue cheese? Its heaven deliciously wrapped up. A few months back [...]
Community Gardens. A Rogue Gardener’s Story.
September 3rd, 2009I recently read in our local weekly that a new Community Garden has started here in Chico. I mentioned it to a friend of mine who I figured would be excited about such a development. Instead, she looked at me quizzically and asked “what’s a community garden?” Apparently, I had some explaining to do.
A community [...]
Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies
July 20th, 2009I’m in the middle of reading Animal Vegetable Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. I’ve enjoyed many of Barbara’s books over the years and find myself engrossed in this one. If you’re a foodie, care where your food comes from and have a hankering to grow your own veggies, this is the book for you. If you don’t, well [...]
