Category Archives: Slow Food

Local Veggies for Tonight’s Stir Fry

Posted on June 13, 2010 by

Zucchini and yellow squash from a garden combined with green pepper from the Huntsville Farmer’s market will be the basis of tonight’s stir fry. Continue reading →

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Gardening 101

Posted on May 9, 2010 by

Yeah! I just planted my first garden! Well, my brother did most of the work as he is better schooled in such endeavors, but I’m learning. Growing up, he and Dad did all that stuff. My mom was never outdoorsy, … Continue reading →

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Are Slaves Picking Your Tomatoes?

Posted on May 4, 2010 by

Most everyone would agree that eating seasonal fruits and vegetables makes for a much richer dining experience. Most also would agree that many nutritional benefits are lost in the transportation of produce. It also seems reasonable that the process of … Continue reading →

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Eat The Seasons

Posted on May 3, 2010 by

I guess one of the most frustrating things for us foodies…I know for me…is learning to eat what’s in season and learning to do without when it’s not.  This is hard.  For example… I love asparagus and strawberries…both of which … Continue reading →

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Tis a Season for All Foods

Posted on April 27, 2010 by

My friend Cara and I decided to start this blog as we start our own journey to being healthier eaters, and in particular in our quest to eat more local foods–call it part of the Slow Food movement.      We are … Continue reading →

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