The Wolfpeach or pomme d’ amour is probably the most well known vegetable, and the reason I believe for the rise of heirloom vegetables in general. Most people that grew up in the 60’s and 70’s and before, can remember either their Ouma’s or Mothers homegrown tomatoes, ones that had real flavor and texture. Not [...]
Well, it looks like we have seen the last of the bad frost, we may, just may get a few points of frost in the next week or two, but otherwise it’s roll on spring. Our wheat is throwing spikes, the first of the corn is coming up and our cold frame is doing wonders [...]
You know, when you get your first asparagus, or your first acorn squash, or your first really good tomato of the season, those are the moments that define the cook’s year. I get more excited by that than anything else.
~Mario Batali
Now I know I’m going to get a whole stack of emails saying that I’m beginning to sound like a doomsayer and that I think the sky is going to fall. Yes, I know, I know. I’m not saying let’s run scared for the hills, what I am saying is look at what’s happening elsewhere [...]
Spring is here, ok it’s been a bit of a cold day today but here is irrefutable proof. My asparagus are pushing through. Our first harvest of the season is here!!
On Monday we had a whole 3 spears in our salad, my excitement is mounting day by day. I can’t wait for this weekend when [...]
Awake, thou wintry earth -
Fling off thy sadness!
Fair vernal flowers, laugh forth
Your ancient gladness!
Thomas Blackburn, “An Easter Hymn”
