July 2009

A Farm by Any Other Name . . .

There is a fundamental difference in the way small—particularly organic—farms function and the way large, industrial outfits do, and it needs to be acknowledged not just in the Food Safety Enhancement Act bill, but in the way we view agriculture in America.

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Get a New Grain: Farro

Farro is an ancient strain of emmer wheat (think of it as a wheat varietal, like a chardonnay or pinot noir is to wine) that was originally domesticated in the Near East millennia ago, but has recently become popular on American menus. Enjoy it as a tomato farrotto in these summery eggplant stacks.

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Gotta Get Your Grains

You’ve probably seen the stickers marking whole grain products on supermarket shelves and heard of their many health benefits, but the realm of grains extends far beyond the horizon of whole wheat bread. Ancient grains like quinoa, farro, kasha and bulgur are making a comeback in today’s kitchens, and those with former hippie appeal like millet and wheat berries are getting a thoroughly modern makeover. Here’s an overview of what makes whole grains so good.

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Sweet Pepper Confit

Summer vegetable confits, like this one from sweet pepper and garlic, are exceptionally versatile in the kitchen; the ultimate summer convenience food.

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Teach Our Children Well

Let’s follow Michelle Obama’s lead in dispelling the myth that “good food” must mean gourmet and celebrate how great simple, fresh, seasonal ingredients can be.

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Honey-Ginger Roasted Carrots

A while ago I was profiling a group of moms who met through a CSA and was intrigued by their stories of how the CSA experience had shaped the way their kids eat. One veggie the kids unanimously preferred (demanded) fresh from the far rather than from a grocery store bag was carrots. This recipe gilds the lily even further, by adding honey and ginger to the mix.

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Practice Pleasure

The French know how to enjoy their food and this week, with the celebration of Bastille Day, is a great time for us to do so too. Here are five steps to enjoying without overindulging.

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Go-to Vinaigrette

Feel free to experiment with the ingredients using these general ratios. Try swapping the garlic and white wine vinegar for shallots and champagne vinegar, for instance, or even ginger and rice wine vinegar.

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