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Article Archive for January 2011

Winter Wonderland: Spiced Whole Wheat Couscous with Kale
January 18, 2011 – 11:32 am | No Comment
Winter Wonderland: Spiced Whole Wheat Couscous with Kale

So here we are in the gut of winter, many snowed in, perhaps going stir crazy (as I often do under such conditions). The pundits say variety is the spice of life, but sometimes the harsh winter weather limits that range of ability… unless you’re in the kitchen.

Seed Catalog Seduction
January 13, 2011 – 9:00 am | 5 Comments
Seed Catalog Seduction

The seed and plant nurseries have got us gardeners right where they want us at this time of year. We’ve had just enough time to rest from outdoor work; enough time to forget, perhaps, just how devastating last year’s failures were, and more than enough time to regain our optimism that this will be the year we revel in natural splendor and the most abundant harvests ever. We are ready to plan this year’s garden-to-be.