Monthly Archives: March 2010

A Little Reminder – Saveur Food Blog Awards

Posted on March 31, 2010 by marisa

So you might remember that about a month ago, I discovered that this little blog of mine was nominated by Saveur in their Best Food Blog Awards. The voting has been going on all month long and is wrapping up … Continue reading →

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Dark Days: Kale, Ham and Potatoes

Posted on March 29, 2010 by marisa

We’ve come to the end of the Dark Days Challenge. Along with participants all across the country, I’ve been cooking one intentionally local meal every week since November. I’ve eaten lots of my own home-canned goods, along with brussels sprouts, … Continue reading →

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April Can Jam: Herbs!

Posted on March 26, 2010 by marisa

T.S. Elliot wrote, “April is the cruellest month.” I believe him to be correct, particularly when it comes to seasonal fruits and vegetables. It’s the month in which we (particularly the more northerly ones of us) plant and hope, dreaming … Continue reading →

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Charoses Inspired Jam for Passover

Posted on March 24, 2010 by marisa

A couple of weeks ago, I got the most inspired idea from a reader. Knowing that Passover is around the corner, she wondered whether it would be possible to make a jam based on charoses (also spelled charoset), one of … Continue reading →

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Dark Days: Shepherd’s Pie

Posted on March 21, 2010 by marisa

Scott and I spent large hunks of today outside, rejoicing in the 70 degree day and fragrant springtime air. Around noon, our friends Thad and Angie (just days away from their first encounter with parenthood) picked us up and we … Continue reading →

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Winner of the Non-Hybrid Seeds

Posted on March 20, 2010 by marisa

Wow. Thank you all for all the gardening memories you shared. I loved how often the themes of discovery, sharing, multi-generational cooperation and delicious, fresh food came up as you all recounted your stories. I really wish that I had … Continue reading →

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Can Jam: Sweet and Sour Pickled Red Onions

Posted on March 19, 2010 by marisa

Once again, I’ve waited until the last possible moment to post my Tigress Can Jam recipe. Motivated by deadlines? Yes, that would be me. Despite my lack of action, I actually have been thinking about what to make for weeks. … Continue reading →

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Facebook, Twitter + Waffles

Posted on March 19, 2010 by marisa

Many months ago, I set up a Facebook fan page for this blog. You see, I do some social media stuff for my day job and so figured that if I was learning about it for work, it might be … Continue reading →

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Find Food in Jars at OpenSky

Posted on March 17, 2010 by marisa

One of the challenges I faced when I first started canning more seriously was finding the right tools to do the job well. Though the act of putting food in jars has been growing in popularity, most urban grocery stores … Continue reading →

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Summer Gardening + Seed Giveaway

Posted on March 16, 2010 by marisa

For the last eight years, I’ve lived in a two-bedroom apartment on the 20th floor of an apartment in the middle of Center City Philadelphia. I realize that some might see this as an enviable position, and really, I do … Continue reading →

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