Awake at the Whisk

On the Grow: Food Photos from My Garden

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:57:10 +0000

Here’s a little color to brighten things up on this winter day. Earlier this week, when the rain subsided, I took my camera around the yard to capture the life that’s [...]

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The South American Table Cookbook Review & Hot Chocolate with Coconut Milk Recipe

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:58:10 +0000

Here’s a cookbook that will transport you to the rich, culinary Southern hemisphere: without a passport. If you’ve ever eaten hearty potato soup in Ecuador, or drunk a pisco sour [...]

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Flowering Kale Caesar Salad Recipe

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:36:29 +0000

Introducing: the world’s prettiest vegetable! Flowering kale. Traditionally used as an ornamental landscaping plant, this lovely lady is fit for your kitchen table, too. Flowering kale packs the same...

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Red Walnut Cookie Recipe & Red Walnut Facts

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:53:21 +0000

Red walnuts. Ever heard of them? This rare blood-red California crop grows on only five contiguous acres in the state, and is hard to find. I’m a big nut fan—I [...]

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The Great A&P and the Struggle for Small Business in America: A Book Review

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:28:16 +0000

My mom and librarian, Karen Stott Bersche, is appearing once again as a guest writer. I like having her voice on these pages–after all, it was her voice that used [...]

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Potato & Roasted Garlic Soup with Rosemary Pesto Recipe

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:35:22 +0000

The winter farmers’ markets in Sacramento are bursting with flavor! I’m a firm believer in taking full advantage of the local bounty. I’m a locavore. I have no excuse to [...]

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31 Days of Salad

admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:36:58 +0000

In the spirit of living la vida locavore and eating a healthy, seasonal diet, I’m taking part in my friend, Da’s brilliant idea to post 31 Days of Salad. Today, [...]

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How Jane Goodall Made Me a Locavore & 5 Tips for You

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:11:50 +0000

Still looking for the perfect New Year’s resolution? It needs to be strong. Important. One that will: lead to everyday adventures; help you save money; give back to your community; [...]

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Food Trend Predictions for 2012

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:03:18 +0000

If you’re like me, you measure your year in food. Summer is marked by the arrival of tomatoes; Autumn by the bounty of apples; Winter by baked goodies made with [...]

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Easy Persimmon Cornmeal Pudding Recipe

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:01:18 +0000

Heavens to Betsy! This pudding ranks as one of my all-time favorite food experiences. The process of baking it lights up your kitchen with a show of vibrant colors. The [...]

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