Local Food

Parsley

  And, I’m not talking about a new singing group.  I’m referring to the technique for getting a lovely orange slice without all the pith (white stuff) attached.  It really is simple to do and it makes the oranges so delectable! I was inspired to make this little salad because my garden box had some good green going on.  About …

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Roasted Carrots & Fennel

If you can find carrots this time of year at your local farmer’s market then buy them!  You cannot believe the flavor, texture and sweetness they provide in these chilly months.  If you don’t know if you have a winter market then visit Local Harvest and plug in your zip code and it will be listed there.  So if no one is growing …

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Sunshine on a plate!

  We have not seen the sun in Nashville, Tennessee for about six days and I’m feeling the effects of it.  Come on Lord, send me some sun, please!  So, until the sun decides to shine again I turn to food to lift my spirits in the long, cold, dark days of winter. I know, how strange that I would make deviled eggs …

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I feel pretty...oh, so pretty!  Fields of Athenry Turkey in Purcellville, VA

Three weeks and counting from today and most of America will be roasting a big ol’ turkey.  With each passing year we learn more and more about how our food is raised and what are the healthiest choices.  So, I just wanted to write a quick post to give you a few resources for buying the freshest and safest turkey for …

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Get Your Greens In!

Quick Tip Tuesday You don’t have to know me very long or eat at my house more than once to know that I love greens!  One of the main reasons I love Autumn so much is all the good green stuff like kale, collards, bok choy, tat soi, lettuces, happy rich, rapini are all in season big time here in …

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