Monthly Archives: February 2012

Hoisin Tofu with Nuts & 3 Peppers

Any kind of tofu will work for this recipe but I prefer to use extra firm tofu because I am working with large pieces of thinly sliced tofu. Extra firm tofu has a lower water content than other forms of tofu therefore has … Continue reading

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Harvest Monday, February 13, 2012 – Two (2) Must Have Seed Starting Tools

What did you think when you read the title????? Did those 2 items in the photo below enter your mind????? Yes, they are 2 indispensible seed starting tools every gardener should and must have. You probably already have those 2 items lying around … Continue reading

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Winter Market Stew

Not only were there all those lovely products at the Rhinebeck winter farmers’ market, there were also recipes to take home. One recipe I thought to be most appropriate for this time of year is the Winter Market Stew and just the recipe … Continue reading

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Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market

I knew about Rhinebeck Summer Farmers’ Market but it was only recently that I learned that there is also a winter market. Of course I had to visit, after all it is practically in my backyard. Sure glad I did. Though small there … Continue reading

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Curried Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) Sprouts, Cauliflower & Butternut Squash Stew

One of my butternut squashes (in storage since last fall) has developed a wrinkle and is not looking very happy, I should really do something with it, but what? I wanted something different besides soup. Remembering I have chickpeas sprouts in the freezer and … Continue reading

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