Category Archives: local food news

Blogging Paralysis – A Serious Condition

Ahem…so it’s been over half a year since I last posted.  And a lot has happened since then! We bought a house in the middle of a forest.  Linus George was born on December 15, 2009! and 3 days later … Continue reading

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A new post! and Kourkouto!

I know it’s been a long time–again, and though I would love to blame it on the baby bump, it’s really not that.  The new apartment is great, but I’m still getting used to the space and the light (lack … Continue reading

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Getting back into the kitchen…slowly…

This is not a full post yet, but wanted to let everyone know I got to go to the South of the James Farmers Market yesterday and it was just what I needed to motivate.  We picked up our first … Continue reading

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Steamed Hake

I walked into Whole Foods on Monday thinking I was just going to pick up some tilapia, but they only had farm raised so I decided to go with the wild caught hake.  I’m so glad I did, it was … Continue reading

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Fair Food Farmstand

Going to play a lil “catch up” since last week was busy with inaugurations and visitors! Last weekend I went by the Fair Food Farmstand at Reading Terminal and picked up this awesome sweet beef bologna from Countryside Organics in … Continue reading

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Four Worlds Bakery

I just learned that you can order local flour and spelt (besides their awesome Levains and Challahs) through Four Worlds Bakery and am really stoked!  I really want to try my hand at some baguettes soon! Here is a great … Continue reading

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A Well Stocked Pantry

My friend Nicole just sent me this great link: “Fresh Start for a New Year? Let’s Begin in the Kitchen” from the NY Times: Dining Section by The Minimalist, Mark Bittman.  It’s written in a “What’s IN/OUT style” and of … Continue reading

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NY Times Article: “The Return of the Root Cellar”

“Food Storage as Grandma Knew It” “According to a September survey on consumer anxieties over higher fuel and food prices from the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University in Ames, 34 percent of respondents said that they … Continue reading

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Michael Pollan on Fresh Air Today!

I just caught about 10 minutes of this fantastic interview with Michael Pollan on WHYY’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross.  Check it out! and also read his open letter to the President-elect in the Oct 12th issue of the NYTimes Sunday Magazine. … Continue reading

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Fresh, Locally Made Pasta Before Your Very Eyes!

Just came across this post on Farm to Philly and read that DiBrunos Bros in Center City will be making fresh pasta in store every Friday-Sunday (beginning Oct 10) on an antique pasta making machine–classy! Local Food + Entertainment = … Continue reading

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