apple week 2 – varieties and apple crisp

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I walked into an elevator conversation about what the best tasting apple was…. Fugi, Macintosh, Empire, Honey Crisp, Cortland, Gala…. the conversation got me thinking, I wonder how many varieties there are. If I tried hard I could probably have thought of … Continue reading →

blueberries and “chicken and egg” – book review

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I am a city girl but my farming and foraging heritage seems to run deep. I find myself daydreaming about farmland or possibly expanding my urban garden to an urban farm – chickens and all. And, life does feel complete … Continue reading →

the best GF banana nut muffin

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I’ve been having a love affair with banana nut anything since I first tasted a to-die-for banana pistachio muffin in College. After several attempts at a gluten free version (many of which had sad endings in the compost bin) I … Continue reading →