Local farmers’ markets are hopping in summer, with a variety of berries abundantly offered. The number of markets in Maryland increased from 78 in 2008 to 90 in 2009 according to Amy G. Crone, an agricultural marketing specialist for the state. With an upsurge of interest in canning in these times of economic frugality, folks [...]
Eugenie VanHoten Nable
Eugenie lives and works as a writer/editor in the Baltimore metro area. Suburban neighbors gave her funny looks 14 years ago when she planted a vegetable garden in the front yard, but now they're planting their own box gardens. Her first editorial/research job was assisting Eva May Hamilton, chemist and co-author of the classic, Understanding Nutrition. She continues her life-long interest in nutrition, environmental justice, freedom from violence, healing, and the natural world. Last year her non-fiction narrative, "Single Mom Buzzard" was published in Freshly Squeezed, an anthology edited by Chris Stewart.
Local Food Dispatch from Maryland: Black Raspberry Tarts in June, Wild Wineberries in July
July 7th, 2009 · 8 Comments
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The Secret to Matzo Ball Soup – a Light Touch
April 7th, 2009 · 6 Comments
In spring, when early produce is available at Baltimore’s 32nd Street/Waverly Farmers Market, I buy enough greens, turnips, onions, and garlic to make my favorite soups, including matzo ball soup. At grocery stores, Passover foods (and aisles of Easter peeps and chocolate bunnies) are featured, so I like to stock up on Matzo Ball Mix [...]
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