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Nose Diving

Feb 18

I’ve yet to get my hands on a copy of Harold McGee‘s latest book, Nose Dive: A Field Guide to the World’s Smells, but I revere his classic work, On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen. … Continue reading →

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Seedy Saturday, Pandemic Style

Feb 10

I’m back online after a long absence! It seems right to pick up the thread here with news of this year’s Seedy Saturday. Autumn is the time gardeners and farmers are starting to pore over seed catalogs, and community organizers … Continue reading →

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London eating

Dec 4

It’s been quiet here at the Iambic Cafe lately, but only because I’ve been so busy frequenting a few of London’s eateries and drinkeries. Last week for example I made a joyful visit to Ottolenghi whose pastries look as beautiful … Continue reading →

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Kneading Conference West – over and out

Sep 21

How fast can three days go? Pretty darn fast when you’re soaking up as much information as we did. The last day of the conference – Saturday – had an escalating number of “next year”s punctuating the proceedings as the … Continue reading →

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Home on the farm, with apples and blackberries

Aug 14

I’ve been enjoying my afternoons on the farm stand. People drift in and browse the offerings. Mostly they buy something. Sometimes they ask questions: do we sell pea shoots? How do you cook fava beans? What do you do with … Continue reading →

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