Tag: Local food

Squash and Maple Soup

Squash and Maple Soup

I am in debt to readers. Erik of Homemade Soup Recipes wondered if my Scottish Lentil Soup would taste good without onions. Confused by his question, I reviewed my recipe and realized I’d omitted a key ingredient. The single most popular post on my blog 

Local Saturday — Shepherd’s Watch

Local Saturday — Shepherd’s Watch

You’ll have to forgive me. I can’t resist this. Shepherd’s Watches covers everything… From feet to meat. Shepherd’s Watch is a local dairy sheep farm that produces everything ewe-ish — from wool socks to lamb chops, yogurt to yarn. They make artisan sheep cheese and 

Local Foods — not!

Local Foods — not!

So much for my Saturday post about local foods. Instead of stands overflowing with fresh produce, these were some of my dining options. While I just happened to be stranded in rain-drenched Chicago O’Hare International Airport, it could have been almost any mall food court 

Fresh from the Farm

Fresh from the Farm

Update: This site is no longer in service. It’s strawberry season! Or is it? You’d think I’d be on top of what crops are ready, upcoming or gone for the season. But magazines file months in advance, which means I’m thinking Christmas pudding in July.