We consume an enormous amount of sugar, whether consciously or not, but it’s a largely misunderstood substance. There are different kinds and different ways your body processes them all. Some consider it poison and others believe it’s the sweetest thing on earth. Here’s a look at the different forms of sugar, the various ways they affect you, and how they play a role in healthyâand unhealthyâdiets.
I'll also cover my ventures into pickling, winemaking, brewing, fermentation of other sorts, and gardening, and I'll throw you some tips every now and then. Enjoy. Ask me anything
Wild Violet Salad with Japanese Knotweed. Farfalle with Bitter Dock and Knotweed. Dinner after an afternoon of foraging with Wildman Steve Brill.
When you have tortillas, anything is a taco.
Leftover Sweet Potato Kale Hash + Leftover Chinese Roast Pork + Fresh Scallions and Cilantro
Cooking Local in Winter: Skillet-Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts over Mushroom Freekeh
Eating Local in the Winter: Shopping at the Market
Check out some of the locally grown produce, dairy and meats at the Union Square Greenmarket in NYC. Next week I’ll be cooking some up for you.
Kale and Wheatberry Salad to go with Mama Maderal’s Trout. She also made the beautiful serving dish!
Regrowing scallions! When you chop scallions, leave an inch or two on the bottom and place it in a jar or small glass with a little water. It will start growing back! After about a week when the roots have lengthened, you can plant them in a windowbox or a soup can filled with dirt, whtever you have! I wonder how many times these will grow back!?
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NEW SONG
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If you’ve ever struggled with procrastination (all of us) watch this insightful video.
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Goodnight Irene (Taken with instagram)
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Happy Sandwich Day!!! Celebrate with a sandwich (or by ordering a sweet book about them). Featured Scanwich: A Dagwood from the Scanwiches Book.
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“You’ve got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life,...”
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Day 262 - The Story of My Bass
My big joke is that I have horseshoes up my bum (meaning I have a lot of good luck). About 10 years ago I met this...
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The Souf.(via som365)
Spotted this today. I laughed so hard I had to stop to get a quick photo on the way back. -
Day 263 - Picked a Pear
This past week when I was in upstate New York I stayed at a very fancy hotel after one of my shows. There were 3 book...


