Asparagus from the market, Italian red torpedo onions from my kitchen garden. The onions were sliced thin and caramelized to add a hint of sweetness. Recipe is here.
We returned to Cup 22 that evening to watch the local contra dancers rehearse in the Haw River Ballroom. Nina brought her favorite ballerina dress and slippers to change into…
It all started when Nina wanted to replicate the picture on a Lincoln Logs box. Two hours later, she had built: a monkey sanctuary with it’s own water supply (note…
Make a green garlic, kale and pumpkin seed pesto. Toss with steamed quinoa. Top with sliced spring onions. Resist the urge to devour immediately, and savor: the hint of grass…
The carrots have been thinned, our fledgling orchard is fruiting, wild-growing roses (trellised just last year) are flourishing, and Nina has mastered the art of carefully sucking sun-warmed nectar from…
During the short walk between the Carrboro farmers’ market and our co-op, Nina discovered a statue of a stone woman on Main Street. She also ate an entire pint of…
Black swallowtail caterpillars have taken over our kitchen garden, and are especially fond of the cilantro. Nina is beside herself with excitement for having her own ‘butterfly nursery’ right outside…
The Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale took Carrboro by storm last weekend, with all proceeds going to the Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge. I made several gluten free treats, including these Himalayan…
Vegan! Gluten free! Recipe can be found here.
Our clover and vetch are nearly four feet tall, and our soil has never been healthier. We’ve decided to keep our green manure in place – no tilling – when…
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