The formidable Joan Dye Gussow finished the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) conference with a speech that included a personal history of the food movement and rabble rousing call to action. “We are well overdue in this country for a revolution!” she incited. I happen to agree though I am not the...
Read more →Planning for our annual English-style Christmas Eve Dinner began back in August when we ordered a fresh goose from Cota Farms. We pick up the bird at noon and will be cooking all day. Lil will help cook in her newly dyed and embroidered apron, an early present from me. This year our entire...
Read more →This post is part of Menu Plan Monday but I have to start with Sunday. Tonight, Alex made a wonderful paella with shrimp, mussels, and clams for his mother’s birthday dinner. Served with steamed brussel sprouts on the side, the shellfish-loving Baillieul family appreciated every bite. Here’s what we’ll eat the rest of the...
Read more →Tastes and smells are a necessary component to memory. Foods bring us back to a place and time, defining everyday and holiday experiences. At Christmas time, the formal Christmas Eve dinner is that memory maker for me. The last two years we have hosted a meal for friends and family at our house, as...
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