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Dispatch from Anchorage: The rhubarb is up!

May 5th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Originally posted at Alison’s Lunch.

Rhubarb, that harbinger of spring… or for those of us living in Alaska, of summer! We’re thrilled to see it poking up out of the ground! I know, these little crinkled leaves don’t look like much, but once they get going, the stalks really shoot up! Since not very many types [...]

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Eat Well on a Budget: A Feast for the Eyes

December 16th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Here’s another one from Anchorage-based mother/baker/blogger Alison Arians of Alison’s Lunch. Thanks Alison — looks yummy!

It’s a cliché, but true — if something looks pretty on the plate, it’s more appetizing and appealing to the palate! I’m not one for constructing elaborate garnishes — carving radish rosettes and deep-frying sage leaves have never been [...]

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Dispatch from Anchorage: Tomato Soup with Croutons

December 1st, 2008 · 3 Comments

If you’re anything like me, you are 1. glad to see the tail end of your Thanksgiving leftovers and 2. ready for some lighter fare (and some exercise) and 3. chilly, what with winter on its way. Here is a nice recipe from Alison Arians of Alison’s Lunch, who saw her town’s first snow months [...]

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Dispatch from Anchorage: Putting the challenge in the local Thanksgiving Challenge

November 17th, 2008 · No Comments

It was pretty cold at the farmers’ market here in Baltimore this weekend, but here, to put it in perspective, is another one from Alison Arians of Alison’s Lunch blog, who reminds us that eating local is tougher in some places than others, but still probably easier than you think. Be sure to read [...]

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