For the past several years, my sister has been hosting Easter dinner. She provides the ham and a few sides, and the rest of the family each bring something to contribute to our meal. Since we are the ones who don’t eat ham, (as we do not eat factory farmed meat), I’m pretty much automatically…
{passover} The Great Macaroon Bake Off
Passover, or Pesach, has a number of dietary restrictions related to eating leavened or fermented grains. You can’t eat any wheat, rye, barley, oats or spelt unless they have been completely cooked within 18 minutes of coming into contact with water. Most people simply don’t eat any of those foods unless they have been prepared…
{weekend reading} LOCAL EDITION
WINTER FARMERS MARKETS: SATURDAYS, 9am-1pm unless otherwise noted. The countdown has begun, just three weekends left indoors until the outdoor markets and Wednesday markets return or open for the first time, in the case of Troy… We can do this folks, just a few more weeks! Empire State Plaza Market, Concourse Level at the bus…
{all good bakers} The Winner Is…
Random.org says… lucky #1 won “vegan cinnamon buns from all good” -Mike R. Congrats Mike R. your gift certificate will be at All Good Bakers for your enjoyment. Congrats! All Good Bakers 160A Quail Street, Albany, NY HOURS: Friday 11-6pm, Saturday 11-4pm, and Sunday 10-2pm (small brunch menu)
{hello} I’m Erika
Editor’s Note: We are pleased to announce that we’re growing. We’ll be introducing new guest contributors throughout the weeks to come. First up, Brass Snuggles, aka Erika, blogger at Our DIY Life. I’m very excited to bring her aboard; I met her through my new job and I think her point of view and day-to-day…
Seafood is back in my life again: Part Three
A lot of fish products or dishes don’t really sound all that good, such as fish tacos or fish sauce. Sometimes, however, they are delicious. Fish soup or stew can be one of those surprisingly tasty dishes. Recently I decided to experiment with some fish I had purchased from the Saratoga Springs Farmers Market Fish…
{WNIMKW pt 2} my canary sings
There needed to be a happier companion piece to my latest What’s New in My Kitchen Wednesday post because frankly, I am amazed by my son’s total willingness and curiosity to come to the table to eat. His love for all things food amazes me everyday despite having {sometimes scary} reactions to food he consumes…
{WNIMKW} My Canary In a Coal Mine
Editor’s Note: What’s New in My Kitchen Wednesdays, is a semi-weekly series where we weave a personal story with a review of a beloved or new item in our kitchen, in our glass or on our plate. This week, a personal story about the new items NOT in my kitchen any longer. -Christina You’ve heard…
{Passover} remembering the slaves
Passover is my favorite holiday. For two nights in a row, you get to have big dinners and drink a bunch of wine while thinking about liberation from slavery. This is my cup of tea. Passover starts at sundown on April 18 this year. To commemorate the liberation of the biblical Jews from slavery there…
{EVENT} Hip Girl’s Guide to Homemaking
{This is Kate. She is awesome. Come meet her.} It was hard keeping this a secret for the past month. Popular blogger and published author, Kate Payne, is launching a book tour for her soon-to-be-released book, Hip Girl’s Guide to Homemaking: Decorating, Dining and the Gratifying Pleasures of Self-Sufficiency–on a Budget. She is making a…
{weekend reading} NATIONAL EDITION
It’s the first beautiful weekend in months… Its been a very long winter and it seemed like spring would never arrive in Upstate NY. I’m keeping this roundup short & sweet. Happy Sunday! Happy Sunshine! Happy Springtime! -Christina Dr. Marion Nestle tells us how to get involved in the 2012 Farm Bill. She also has…
{weekend reading} local giveaway edition
{Rustic Italian by All Good Bakers} WINTER FARMERS MARKETS: SATURDAYS, 9am-1pm unless otherwise noted. The countdown has begun, just four weekends left indoors until the outdoor markets and Wednesday markets return or open for the first time, in the case of Troy… We can do this folks, just a few more weeks! Empire State Plaza…
{recap} Power to the Boil 2011
Editor’s Note: I’m pleased to announce that Dianna has her name in lights {finally} and that I’m not credited with her wonderful posts any longer. Dianna has her final post on the 2011 maple syruping season. If you missed the “How To” or my photo diaries on: tapping and one their three “big boils”, take…
{Dark Days} Week 18: Visiting the Farmers Market
Editor’s Note: This is the 18th week of a 19-week challenge, Dark Days, a pledge taken by 88 blogs spanning the country, to eat one meal a week as sustainable, organic, local and ethical possible. For Amanda’s last meal, she explored the Saratoga Farmers Market for some inspiration. – Christina +++++ Saturday morning was a…
{WNIMKW} Living in the West
Editor’s Note: What’s New in My Kitchen Wednesdays, is a semi-weekly series where we weave a personal story with a review of a beloved or new item in our kitchen, in our glass or on our plate. Take it away Leslie….-Christina +++++ In December, an issue of Sunset Magazine arrived in my mailbox. Their slogan,…
