Monthly Archives: March 2011

So, We Had A Book Festival…

Posted on 31/03/2011 by fishinthewater

Now I need to tell you about all the books, right? Well, I’m kind of doing that a little at a time. You’ve already heard about Lierre Keith and Bonny Wolf, I’ll talk about Lucie Snodgrass and Paul Greenberg next … Continue reading →

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The Other Local Food

Posted on 30/03/2011 by fishinthewater

When arranging the Lit Fest for this past weekend, I asked each of the authors to speak about local foods. I mean, duh, that was the whole point of the weekend. They all interpreted this in different ways- some of … Continue reading →

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Things I Say

Posted on 29/03/2011 by fishinthewater

This was kind of sort of the talk I gave on Saturday at the book festival. At least, it’s what I wrote in preparation for the talk I gave at the book festival, and then did not read from. People … Continue reading →

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The Vegetarian Myth, Pt. 2

Posted on 28/03/2011 by fishinthewater

Well, it happened. I spent a whole day with Lierre Keith. And I have to say, I had a great time. I was actually rather nervous, meeting an author whose work I respect so much- what if I didn’t like … Continue reading →

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Friday Food Roundup

Posted on 25/03/2011 by fishinthewater

Even though this has been a hectic week, what with the book festival (as you read this, I am off to pick up Lierre Keith from Baltimore!), I still managed to get a surprising amount of cooking in. Maybe it … Continue reading →

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What’s that thing with pockets?

Posted on 24/03/2011 by fishinthewater

This new garden has got me thinking. About many things, and not all of them are weeds (which are mostly what I think about). I had a revelation last weekend when I was weeding. I like to wear dresses. I … Continue reading →

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Pave the Farms and Name the Streets After Them

Posted on 23/03/2011 by fishinthewater

I do see some strange things when driving around the eastern shore. For example, on one particular country road you can find a new-ish housing development on what was clearly a recent farm field, called “Adventure Farms.” I get very … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Believe It’s Warm Outside

Posted on 19/03/2011 by fishinthewater

No really, I can’t. It’s actually a pleasant temperature. I’m not sure what to make of this. What makes it warm one day and cold the next? How does that work? It’s even kind of overcast today (Friday) and yet … Continue reading →

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Friday Food Roundup

Posted on 18/03/2011 by fishinthewater

What a week! I think I’m finally getting to the point where I can handle my life again. The house is coming together- only thing left is to hang pictures (and figure out what to do with the overwhelming amount … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Magic

Posted on 17/03/2011 by fishinthewater

So, I finally got a chance to take pictures of the yogurt making process. The thing with making yogurt is that it’s quite easy, really. It’s just that it has to sit for eight hours, fermenting, and when it’s done … Continue reading →

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