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Jackson Hollow Farm Now Offering a Limited Number of Midsummer Shares

Posted in Farms & Gardens on Mon, 07/20/2009 - 7:38am by lee -

Jackson Hollow, a terrific, long-running organic farm in Wisconsin, is now offering a limited number of 10-week, midsummer, half-shares for $200 each. This is a rare opportunity to buy into a CSA at the best time in the season, and a great way to give Jackson Hollow a test run to see if you want to sign up again next year. Here's what Jackson Hollow has to say about it:

Sealing in Summer

Posted in Family & Home on Sun, 07/19/2009 - 7:43am by Tracy Morgan -

Despite my crushing love for good food and an ongoing affair with Williams-Sonoma, I’m actually not much of a kitchen gadget fan. I’m a firm believer in getting the best kitchen basics you can afford and using them to death. Why do I need an asparagus stripper thing when I have a perfectly good, sharp knife? Or a flour sifter when a basic strainer does the same job? On the other hand, there is a time and a place for certain gadgets and appliances.

Sautéed Greens with Roasted Garlic Cloves and Caramelized Cipollinis

Posted in Recipes on Sat, 07/18/2009 - 7:53am by lee -

I'm a lucky guy, and I know it.

What's in This Week's CSA Box?

Posted in Farms & Gardens on Fri, 07/17/2009 - 1:28pm by lee -

By now, many of you know the drill; here's what's coming from my Harmony Valley CSA this week. The following list, hints, and information, and photo is provided by Harmony Valley Farm, but the recipes - oh, the recipes will come from you, I hope!

Mississippi Market's Grand Opening

Posted in Out & About on Fri, 07/17/2009 - 7:07am by Tracy Morgan -

I had the pleasure of attending the Grand Opening celebration for the newest Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-op in St. Paul on Thursday morning. Although I don’t have an “official” count, it looked as if I was joined by about 250 other folks eager to get in right when the store opened to check out the new space. The opening ceremony was brief and to the point, and included words from Gail Graham, General Manager; Nina Johnson, board president; and St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman.

SGT Launch Party at the Birchwood Cafe

Posted in Out & About on Thu, 07/16/2009 - 11:01pm by lee -

What a fun time we had at the Birchwood Cafe tonight! Cafe manager Jimmy Red Layer kept the crowd well fed and lubricated. He's shown having fun here with Simple, Good, and Tasty advisor Scott Danielson.

THREE Great Twin Cities Events Today, 7/16

Posted in Out & About on Thu, 07/16/2009 - 7:17am by lee -

From the Mississippi Market website: MISSISSIPPI MARKET TO OPEN NEW ST. PAUL LOCATION TODAY

Fresh Fennel Vichyssoise

Posted in Recipes on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 4:57pm by lee -

This recipe came to me from my new friend Michelle O’Kelley. She says it originally came from Bon Appetit in August 2000, and was recently delivered with her CSA box. According to Michelle, "it’s so simple and I happen to have all the ingredients on hand (except the Pernod)." We're getting tons of fennel from our farmshare this month, so a new recipe for it is welcome in my house. Here goes: