During research for the next book, I stumbled onto this 1940s-era government video on how to plant and manage a Victory Garden. It's a bit long-winded but it has some interesting and useful information for part-time and urban gardeners. Still, I chuckle at the mention of a … [Read more...] about Victory Gardens
Food Lust to Go
If you don't know the amazing Nancy Pearl, let me introduce you. She's a Seattle librarian who has translated her passion for the printed word into the bestselling "Book Lust" series. Pearl's books inspire everyone I know who loves to read. I suspect she's only librarian ever … [Read more...] about Food Lust to Go
1 Million Tomatoes Wasted in Nevada
I'd like to pitch some tomatoes but I think that my target might be the organizers of a tomato-throwing fundraiser held in Reno last month. Yes, it raised $20,000 for the American Cancer Society. But to do so wasted 150,000 pounds of edible food - about 60 pounds for each … [Read more...] about 1 Million Tomatoes Wasted in Nevada
Kitchen tip: The “carrot” roasting rack
Sure, it's great to have a fancy All-Clad roasting rack. But even if you don't have one, fear not. Here's a trick that I use often. Cut some carrots lengthwise and line them up in the bottom of the pan. Cut a few chunks of onion. Set the prepped chicken onto the carrots, and … [Read more...] about Kitchen tip: The “carrot” roasting rack
Winners from the Sunday lunch contests
On Sunday, I helped judge a writing and photography competition held over lunch. The crowd descended with their cameras on a fleet of food trucks parked outside. Afterward, Penny de los Santos, Molly Wizenberg and I huddled around a laptop to select the winners. We looked only at … [Read more...] about Winners from the Sunday lunch contests
