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The Cycle of Terroir

The Cycle of Terroir- From the Soil, to the Seed, to the Food You Eat

Healthy soil plus healthy seed grows tasty food and healthy people. A simple, systematic approach to healthy soil, seed and food is presented.

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Corporate Agriculture

Who’s More ‘Elitist?’- Foodies or Corporate Agriculture?

Corporate Agriculture often accuses local food advocates of being ‘elitist’ in their approach, but who’s approach has the public in mind?

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Tagliatelle with Sculpit

Tagliatelle with Sculpit

Sculpit or Stridolo is a treasured Italian green herb that is almost completely unknown here in America, which is a shame, gastronomically speaking. Its’ flavors have been compared to a blend of Chicory, Arugula and Tarragon, but milder and with its’ own unique flavor. A fast-growing annual, it is traditionally found on the edge of [...]

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Gary Nabhan and his wife Laurie Monti

Terroir-ist’s Manifesto for Eating

We were able to catch up and reconnect with an old friend recently- Dr. Gary Nabhan. He is one of those self-effacing geniuses that are as interested in learning from those he meets as he is in sharing his experiences for their benefit. An internationally recognized, award-winning chile-head, his eyes lit up when I handed [...]

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Young Asparagus with Prosciutto and Pine Nuts

Young Asparagus with Prosciutto and Pine Nuts

One of the sure signs that Spring is near is the arrival of tender, young Asparagus. Now I realize that some folks aren’t all that excited about this unusual vegetable, but it is something like Eggplant, or even Brussels Sprouts. Store-bought, it is not that appealing and is often rightly described as insipid. A lot [...]

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