A Farm-to-Table New Year’s Resolution
As the new year approaches, I want to take a moment to address what for many will no doubt be a New Year’s resolution: to eat and live healthier. So as this quest leads us to hit the gym, ease up on the carbs, and follow the “eat this, not that” guidelines, one other lifestyle change that people may consider turning to is the “farm-to-table” movement. Dig deeper into the definition of...
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Seasonal Dining: Trends, Tips and Favorites
The words “seasonal” and “sustainable” have been so trendy, that they are now tossed around as if to prove one’s inner virtue. In Russia where I grew up, we had no choice but to eat by the seasons. Tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs, and stone fruits, among other things, were only available in the summer. Not a meal was eaten without a salad; and we did our fair share of...
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A Chef’s-Eye View of the Farmer’s Market
By now, you’ve likely discovered the glory of fresh fruits and vegetables from a local farmer’s market; in the past few years, communities throughout the U.S. have established their own markets offering fresh local produce sold by smiling farmers who have grown it themselves — not far from your own home. And while there are numerous benefits to eating seasonally, it’s easy to fall into a...
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The Farmers Market and You
Navigating the farmers market, connecting with farmers, and finding a market near you. I wrote this while on summer vacation in the Pacific Northwest, but by the time you read this we’ll be well on our way towards fall. At this very moment, it’s plum and tomato season. There’s eggplant too and summer squash and zucchini. There are lettuces, herbs, cucumbers, and peppers. There are peaches...
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