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Pictured above: the set-up for historical chicken roasting 🙂 This week, I made a delicious chicken in the style of Louis XV. In the book Thomas Jefferson’s Creme Brûlée by Thomas J. Craughwell, many historical foods are explored, including the average meal of… Continue Reading →
This week, Jessica Herrera made a delicious and thoughtful meal with us. She prepared posole, a dish her late grandmother would always have going on the stove at home. She also brought green and red chile sauces from New Mexico. She… Continue Reading →
This week’s tasting lab was hosted uniquely – because we didn’t have power in the SAL, the cooking of the meal was interrupted, and we ended up eating outside. We enjoyed a delicious fresh green salad topped with nasturtiums, some… Continue Reading →
During week 5, I traveled with my family to Victoria, B.C. and explored slow foods and wine terroir. Victoria has an incredible food culture – it’s actually hard to find a restaurant that isn’t farm-to-table. The town of Victoria also rests… Continue Reading →
All Content Courtesy of Patrick Merscher The trial is on track so far. Plants have moved into the unheated greenhouse in prep for planting in Week 8 (temp looks okay at this point). According to Connor, there is some Septoria… Continue Reading →
All Content Courtesy of Patrick Merscher There just isn’t much happening with the actual trial as the plants continue to grow in the greenhouse. Below are the most recent photos as well as the layout for the trial. This is mostly… Continue Reading →
All Content Courtesy of Patrick Merscher NOVIC Website here. Patrick’s NOVIC Trial outline here. This week the tomatoes were all potted up into 3.5 inch pots and were grateful for the extra room. We have lost two more plants due… Continue Reading →
(Photo above: Bogside view of Derry, Northern Ireland) “Seeds are so crafty. There’s a power there. There’s a magic…” -Dr. Jane Goodall I was so disappointed to have missed last week’s tasting lab due to illness, so I was… Continue Reading →
This week, I found myself in the midst of a nasty cold, which definitely curtailed my productivity. However, towards the end of the week, I was feeling better, and had the opportunity to cook a meal for my friends to… Continue Reading →
This week I had the great pleasure of planning & executing a project with my dear friend, Roquin. We have had so many conversations about how our respective family histories intersect with food, and since we cook dinner for each… Continue Reading →