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An Outrageous Ragout

Posted on January 19, 2014 by twistedbasics

I was reading on Facebook the other day that there were some dangers involving eating too much kale.  One comment said, “They were so over kale!”  I can see the concern if you’re a green smoothie junkie who drinks a … Continue reading →

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March Madness!

Posted on March 19, 2012 by twistedbasics

No, it’s not hoops and the tourney, but some of the oddest weather we’ve ever seen.  We just finished up with an extremely mild winter.  We only had three significant snow falls, which were literally gone 3-4 days later.  The … Continue reading →

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Simple Pleasures: Shelling Beans

Posted on October 19, 2011 by twistedbasics

Our farm season is soon coming to a close, yet we still have much to offer at our market stall.  Beautiful lettuces, spinach, turnips, rutabaga,  three kinds of kale, Swiss chard and beets have all made their appearance.  As farmers we … Continue reading →

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Full: When Minestrone is Enough

Posted on March 12, 2011 by twistedbasics

Val and I are finally on the mend from the flu and decided it was time to make something more nourishing for ourselves than simple broth and plain toast.  Although we are not done with winter, the earth is starting … Continue reading →

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Cannellini Bean Soup

Posted on January 23, 2011 by twistedbasics

Ok, winter is officially here.  I looked at the thermometer this morning to see -10 degrees…..Brrrrr!  But the sun is shining and its a great day to stoke the wood stove and make a pot of Cannellini Bean Soup. Here … Continue reading →

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