Fresh Tomato Vinaigrette Use those garden tomatoes that are not that…well pretty.
July 16th, 2010 by Molly
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Celtic Pitchers for mead, wine or beer reveal the sophisticated artisan craft of ancient humans who had no written language. More from BBC history of the world in 100 objects.
July 7th, 2010 by Molly
Picked this up for the first time last week at the Monterey Farmer’s Market.
‘Korean Red’ is a mid-season variety. Very hot, spicy garlic with unusual plants, growing to 16″ high and producing a cluster of bulbils which can be planted like seed. 4-8 cloves per head, and 60-65 cloves per pound. Garlic is a very old food which is grown almost the world over, and is suitable to a variety of climates. It is bothered by relatively few pests. more info
July 6th, 2010 by Molly
Here’s another great artifact from the History of the World in 100 Objects by the BBC. Statue of the Maya Maize God.
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“Corn is different from other cereals: its nutrients are encapsulated in solid particles that do not crack with heat or water. The Mesoamerican cultures discovered more than 5,000 years ago that cooking corn with lime allows the solid particles to crack, releasing the minerals for the body to absorb.” more info