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BPA in canned foods, continued
I wrote a post just a little over a year ago about our efforts to avoid BPA in canned foods. Since then, a handful of organizations have done actual scientific studies on BPA in can liners. The most...
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Recipe: hot chocolate
Like popcorn, hot chocolate is one of those things that you can make from scratch with the exact same effort as with a mix from the store, and the results are tastier and free of nasty chemicals. See...
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Goodbye microwave
A few months ago, we got rid of our microwave. I was convinced that I couldn’t live without it, so I moved it to the basement. Turns out, I haven’t missed it a bit. Many of my favorite food and...
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Recipe: Sorrel and Chive Soup
Finally had sorrel soup tonight. I’ve been looking forward to it, and it did not disappoint. Well, it did disappoint a bit in the photography department — not the most photogenic soup I’ve ever made....
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Yogurt: oven method
When I started making yogurt 3 years ago, I had a hard time finding information and recipes. Now the internets are practically exploding with yogurt methods — crock pot, oven, yogurt maker, heating...
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Time to replace the thyme
If you’re not growing thyme, well, you’re really missing out. It’s a perennial even here in the northland. It tastes great in nearly everything, and is featured in many different regional cuisines. It...
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Recipe: chicken wild rice soup in a crock pot
This recipe makes a lot of soup. I use a 5 quart crock pot (a no-frills oval-shaped one we received for a wedding present 12 years ago). Adjust accordingly if your pot is smaller: Crock pot chicken...
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Book review: The Art of Fermentation
The Art of Fermentation An In-Depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes from Around the World By Sandor Ellix Katz I met Sandor Katz a few years ago, shortly after I purchased his first...
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Summer Lessons Learned
Greetings! Every summer has to come to an end, and this one is no exception. We’re having a hot Labor Day weekend, but there can be no doubt the end is near–Minnesota’s first frost averages around...
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Growing soil sprouts indoors
I heard about Peter Burke’s book for the first time last spring. I had already started lettuce outside, so I figured I’d wait until fall to give it a read. I requested it from the library in late...
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