Tag Archives: Vegetable

March Gardening in Seattle – Getting Ready to Plant

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

Spring is here! And it’s time to start planting vegetable seeds in our Seattle garden. How do we know? Well, all the signs are there! First, just look at how pumped Walnut is!

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June Planting – Strawberries, Lettuces, Basil, and More

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

We’ve had an empty spot in our hearts (and raised garden bed) ever since we finished off the last of the swiss chard. Time to fill in the empty spaces with lovely things to eat. All of these delights are … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Spring Rolls – Appetizer or Main Course!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

The clean, refreshing taste of vegetable-packed spring rolls is particularly pleasing on a warm spring or summer day. And, they’re a great vehicle for eating sweet chili sauce, which we love. You can eat these as an appetizer, or just … Continue reading →

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April Harvesting and Vegetable Garden Update in Seattle

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

As April starts to come to an end, our little vegetable garden is beginning to get ready for May. And we’re giving it a hand. The radishes need a little thinning, but neither of us can bare to let these … Continue reading →

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March Planting in Seattle: Garlic, Radishes, Shallots, Peas and Flowers

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

It’s March in Seattle, and the signs of new bird and plant life are everywhere. We’re excited to finally start planting the food we’ll be eating over the next few seasons! This month, we’re planting garlic, radishes, shallots, climbing peas, … Continue reading →

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Hearty Lentil Stew with Sausage

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

For the vegetarians, you can make this hearty lentil stew with vegie sausage, which I love even more than regular sausage. Either way, this is a delicious warming dinner that goes great with a rustic loaf of bread and a … Continue reading →

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Sweet Winter Slaw

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

This winter slaw is hearty and satisfying, and the mango, papaya and candied macadamia nuts add some extra joy. It goes great as a side with fish – we had it with the pan fried trout. The recipe is from … Continue reading →

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Making the Perfect Bird – Part 1: The Broth

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

We’ll use this turkey broth to baste the turkey while it’s roasting, and for making gravy. First, get five to six pounds of turkey parts. We went to Whole Foods and got pre-packed turkey parts, cut to four to six … Continue reading →

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