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Is Organic Really Better? |
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Written by Richard Foster
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Wednesday, 10 June 2009 20:38 |
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Is organic really better? The answer may surprise you!
No doubt, organically grown produce, including wine, is better for us than produce grown with synthetic fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. However, the organic certification, whether state or federal, has no requirement that the produce be grown using sustainable agricultural practices. In order for a producer to get an organic certification, all they need to do is pay a fee and provide records that they are not using harmful, synthetic chemicals to grow their produce.
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To Brine or Not to Brine? |
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Written by Editor
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Monday, 24 November 2008 18:07 |
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 My first Thanksgiving, shortly after arriving from France in 1982, involved a turkey that had been swaddled in layers of cheesecloth, and patiently basted with butter every twenty minutes for hours. Alas, when our hostess pulled the bird out of the oven and attempted to free it from its wrappings, the skin remained attached to the bandages like a scab, and the turkey was left denuded. It also managed to taste at once dry and fatty.
Having since experimented with over 30 birds, I have become a firm believer in brining. Not only does it ensure a moist, tender bird, but if you include herbs, spices, and a bottle of wine in the mix, it also allows you to infuse your turkey with delicious flavors.
Here is how I make my brine: |
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Tahitian Squash Obsession |
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Written by Laurence Hauben
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Thursday, 20 November 2008 23:43 |
"You have to try this squash," my friend Tom Shepherd said, handing me a giant specimen. "It is the best, sweetest squash I have ever grown."
Almost three feet long, and looking like a butternut squash on steroids, it barely fit in my oven, but I managed to close the door, set the dial for 375 degrees, and left it in for forty five minutes, until a delicious nutty smell called me back to the kitchen. First, I just ate some with a spoon, nothing added. Farmer Tom was right, the squash was fabulous, with smooth texture and a fresh, almost floral flavor.
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