Almost Too Pretty to Eat
I went to my favorite farmer’s market last weekend with one thing on my mind: apples. Well, two if you count apple cider. What can only be described as a very thirsty woman snatched up the last half dozen bottles of apple cider but there were hundreds of apples left. After I selected a dozen, I surveyed the other offerings. I couldn’t resist the petite butternut squash, …
You’re never too young (or old) to learn about the environment. Last week, the District celebrated the third annual School Garden Week where students of all ages (including those of us not technically in school anymore) participated in a variety of educational and fun …
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Gather Ye Local Produce
October has arrived, and before long, locally grown green beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, and other colorful favorites will be hard to come by. What to do? Stock up, eat as much fresh produce as you can, and prepare the rest for consumption later in the fall or winter.
If you still have basil, turn it all into pesto and freeze it! Red peppers? Roast them, peel, them, freeze them. …
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VegDC.com, the vegetarian’s guide to DC and the surrounding areas, has compiled a complete list of vegetarian restaurants in the DC metro area. The comprehensive guide divides restaurants by neighborhood and provides information on the restaurant’s address, phone number and website. One of the best features of the guide is its menu summaries that give insights into the availability of vegan options, pricing and style of food.
If you’re interested in finding …
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Chard Quasi Lasagna
It can be pretty easy to get carried away at the farmers’ market. The kale and the sweet potatoes and the peppers look so good. And you’ve always wanted to try kohlrabi and broccoli raab and beets. The next thing you know, you’re headed home with enough food for everyone on your block. It’s not the worst problem in the world.
I recently found myself in this boat when I …
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