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The Dark Days Challenge has a couple of extra special challenges this time. The first is to make a one-pot meal or soup. We do a lot of one-pot meals here, so this one was right up our alley. For example: Roasted cod with green beans Umami eggplant Sugar snap peas with salami crisps Red-cooked pork belly Braised asparagus with Dijon and thyme Holy mole chili Red cabbage and kielbasa Chicken and parsnips braised . . . → Read More: Dark Days Challenge Week 9: Porter Braised Short Ribs Well, we’ve finally done it. We’ve been making our own yogurt for almost three years now. You need to let it sit out for eight hours to culture at room temperature. However, during the colder months the ambient air is a bit chilly, so we wrap it in a kitchen towel and put in in the (cold) oven. The yogurt itself is still 120 degrees when it goes in, and it will retain this . . . → Read More: Yogurt Fail! Emily at Finicky Farmer issued a call to those of us involved in the Dark Days Challenge to find ways to help improve food justice in our locals. It’s easy for many of us to forget how privileged we are to be able to eat this way. Today, for example, it was snowing. Undeterred, Erik and I got in the car and drove to the (indoor) farmers’ market. It doesn’t sound like a big deal, . . . → Read More: Food Justice Community Challenge #1  2 comments - (Comments are closed)  Get Involved  Dark Days Challenge, farmers' market, how to eat locally, local food Our CSA switched over from fall to winter this week, which means that, in addition to produce and eggs from Red Fire Farm, we get some fun extras from other local producers. This week’s pick-up included sauerkraut from Real Pickles and cheddar from Chase Hill Farm. Now, I know that I may be in the minority, but I love sauerkraut. I’ve got some fermenting on the floor of the kitchen right now, but it’s . . . → Read More: Dark Days Challenge Week 8: Pasta with Sauerkraut and Bacon My parents came to visit in December and it was so so cold. My plans of wandering around the city were squashed. We didn’t even want to walk to the nearest bus stop. But d’y’know what’s nearer than the nearest bus stop? A CHOCOLATE FACTORY! For serious. Where’s the closest place to get a snack? A CHOCOLATE FACTORY! Yeah, that’s how we roll. Taza Chocolate makes really SOLE-ful chocolate, if you’ll allow me that somewhat . . . → Read More: Somerville’s Own Taza Chocolate 10 comments - (Comments are closed) Breakfast All-Natural Breakfast, brunch, cacao nibs, cranberries, factory tour, how to eat locally, local flour, local food, Recipe, restaurants |
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