One thing I’ve noticed in writing all of these blogs is that I have an affinity for certain vegetables or families of vegetables. I’ve also noticed that some vegetables I tend to forget about or overlook when shopping or planning meals. Now that I’ve realized my own food biases I can hopefully address them. Also, […]
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What’s a Rutabaga?
I’m going to be completely honest with all of you. I have only cooked with rutabaga a handful of times and it was always as part of a roasted root vegetable side. Nothing interesting, creative, or unique. Nothing I would particularly want to write home about. It’s embarrassing, I KNOW! I’ve always viewed it as […]
Broccoli, Cauliflower, Romanesco
Broccoli and cauliflower are staples of the American diet. Unfortunately, they tend to find their way onto our plates via freezer bags. This is not to say that there is anything wrong with getting your vegetables from the freezer section of a store, but fresh broccoli, cauliflower, or romanesco from a local farm is simply […]
Carrots, for Days
Oftentimes, carrots are harvested in the late Fall after we’ve had a good frost and are stored in dirt or sand by farmers just above freezing to for the entire winter (or until they sell out). The hard freeze causes the carrots to become sweeter as the starches change to sugar (just like parsnips) and […]
Why I Support The Land Connection
BY SUE LANNIN 2020 will mark my 11th year of serving on the board of The Land Connection (TLC), so this is a good time to reflect on TLC and why I support this nonprofit organization. In my childhood, I listened to stories from my dad about the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl. Food […]
Specialty Crops for the Holidays!
The holiday season is upon us! Yes, Thanksgiving is in two days and yes, Christmas decorations have been in stores for over a month already. But don’t get too fed up with the holidays just yet because the holidays are really about food, friendship, and family. Food is what brings family and friends together, to […]
