Monthly Archives: July 2007

Ginger scrap kimchi

In an effort to incorporate more “waste” into my diet, I find myself scrutinizing the scraps, trimmings and ugly produce that I throw in the compost bucket at work. Some of the items are still good on some level, with … Continue reading

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Potato scallion pancakes

These are the days when potatoes are in season and abundant. We’ve been eating pounds of yukons and red potatoes each week, and I’ve been trying to figure out some other ways to eat them besides the standards – mashed, … Continue reading

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Preserving knowledge

I opened my first jar of homemade vinegar dill pickles, one of the quarts I put up a few weeks ago from the Black River Organic Farm cucumbers. The first pickle out of the jar was nice and crisp, if … Continue reading

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Columbus County trip

Another battle with rush hour traffic, this time riding in the first bench seat in a twelve passenger Wilmington Housing Authority van. I’m riding with Lynn, a few kids from public housing, and the Chief of Community and Support Services … Continue reading

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