Tuesday March 30, 2010

riffing on an already improvised recipe

Waking up to the pitter-patter of raindrops on my window, slowly getting out of bed, looking out to see the dark day – I knew this was a day for muffins.

What kind of muffins was the

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Wednesday January 20, 2010

my dad’s (local & upcycled) handiwork

For the last few Christmases, we’ve been taking advantage of my dad’s penchant for woodworking. The first year, he made us filing cabinets. The next, a TV stand. And then the following, a curio cabinet. While

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Monday September 14, 2009

even old new york was once new amsterdam

It’s been 400 years since Hudson “discovered” what is now the great city of New York. And people are celebrating this historic occasion in varying ways. Here are a handful of interesting events happening now:

New Amsterdam

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Monday August 17, 2009

bk farmyards fundraiser: come & get it!

Howdy pardners! The dinner bell’s ringin’ and I’m hungry for some change. And by change I mean bringing some country to the city – that new ol’ fangled thang called urban farming.

BK Farmyards is itchin’ to

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Tuesday August 11, 2009

digital diet digest

Aaaah, that felt good. Six straight days of no internet and no email. The best diet I’ve ever been on (well, perhaps the only one).

I get so tangled up in the web these days – emailing,

Categories: blog food/drink health Tags: animals biking drinking foraging lifestyle local raw food

Tuesday July 21, 2009

brooklyn food coalition general meeting

Do you like food? Do you like food that’s healthful and sustainably produced? Want to get involved in shaping the way food is produced and distributed locally?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, come

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Monday July 6, 2009

blueberries are in!

I don’t usually think of summer as a time to bake. In fact, if you can’t take the heat of the oven and end up offsetting it with air conditioning, summer baking can be a pretty

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Thursday June 25, 2009

eat it up, yum!

I’m on a food post kick lately. Maybe it’s the thrill of summer produce getting me all excited about eating again… berries, asparagus, various peas, basil (though these days we grow our own), heirloom tomatoes! (coming

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Wednesday June 24, 2009

standing up for bees

[Image: Green Brooklyn]

There’s a movement happening in this city right now to develop a strong localized food system. Urban farms, community gardens, backyards, and rooftops are the sites for productive vegetable gardens, chicken coops, and even

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Friday May 8, 2009

buy handmade and local in brooklyn

This weekend, support local artisans peddling their handmade goods.

@ The Brooklyn Flea[Map]

Bonbon OiseauGreat Brooklyn-based jeweler who has a penchant for vintage baubles and beadsCheck ‘em out at the Brooklyn Flea (Fort Greene)This Saturday, May 9th, 10am-5pm(just

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