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Spring Rain, Tart Sorrel

Posted on May 14, 2014 by twistedbasics

Common sorrel or garden sorrel, is a perennial herb that is cultivated as a garden herb or leaf vegetable. Other names for sorrel include spinach dock and narrow-leaved dock.  It is used by many different cultures including Romania, Russia, Ukraine and … Continue reading →

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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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Tackling That Upper Crust

Posted on January 14, 2014 by twistedbasics

I have a confession to make.  I love pie.  In fact, I could eat one a week if it wasn’t for my waistline.  The other part of this confession is although I consider myself an accomplished cook, I have always … Continue reading →

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Sounds of Silence

Posted on February 4, 2013 by twistedbasics

We woke this morning to a silent blanket of snow, covering every possible twig and shrub with the lightest form of silence imaginable.  Emma, curled up at the end of our bed purred in contentment.  Our home was absolutely still … Continue reading →

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Seeds of Change 2013

Posted on January 6, 2013 by twistedbasics

Barely into January, and here we are, catalogs spread over our kitchen table; with lists of vegetables and dreams in hand.  At the beginning of each year, Val and I decide on what we want to plant for the next … Continue reading →

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Comfort

Posted on December 30, 2012 by twistedbasics

It never ceases to amaze me how life will soften our hearts when we let it.  The son of a dear friend of mine called to share that his mother had been taken to the hospital and had gone through … Continue reading →

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The Season of Gratitude

Posted on December 12, 2012 by twistedbasics

It was a wonderful Thanksgiving.  One of those that I will remember for a long time.  The day was a whirlwind of activity all though food preparations started the day before.  Val made two pecan pies, Lynne made Jezebel Sauce (cranberry sauce … Continue reading →

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Over the Top Brussels Sprouts

Posted on November 3, 2012 by twistedbasics

Brussels sprouts.  One of those vegetables you either love or hate.  We had them for every major holiday in my childhood.  We used to call them ‘Texas Cabbage’, and I love them.  Although I don’t remember my mother ever cooking … Continue reading →

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Waste Not Want Not

Posted on September 10, 2012 by twistedbasics

After a three month hiatus, I’ve decided to return to blogging about food and our farm.  It was impossible for me to juggle all the demands of the summer and have anything left to think coherently, much less write.  We are … Continue reading →

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The Real Dirt on Spuds

Posted on April 19, 2012 by twistedbasics

It’s been a wild week for us!  We received our seed potatoes and onion sets on Wednesday from Moose Tubers in Waterville, Maine.  We try to get our ordern to them in early January, hoping for the best selection.  This year … Continue reading →

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