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 8th, 2010 by Molly
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
cast iron cookware care good info thanks seriouseats http://bit.ly/aOQGRW
Ten tips for the farmer’s market http://bit.ly/bYFEQv thanks Serious Eats
May 27th, 2010 by Molly
Fruits and Greens with Raspberry Walnut Dressing http://bit.ly/chwTAn Wonderful option for Memorial Day weekend or your next potluck. Wheat, Gluten, Dairy-Free
May 5th, 2010 by Molly
check it out cooking with dog on youtube http://bit.ly/XrhrQ
May 5th, 2010 by Molly
Farmer’s markets are now going high tech to let you know what’s in season and what they have available in their stalls today. http://bit.ly/9ibNot
April 20th, 2010 by Molly
The world’s first cooking pots from Japan. 16,000.00 years old from hunter gatherer societies used to store food and cook humans first stews. Enabled humans to cook to get out otherwise inaccessible nutrients in gathered foods. Listen to the whole story on BBC radio history of the world in 100 objects.
March 18th, 2010 by Molly
