Author Archives: Lady Locavore

Romanesque Cauliflower, Broccoflower, Romanesco…it’s all the same

Isn’t this the coolest looking vegetable? I like when they show up in our CSA boxes. Some call it Romanesque Cauliflower, Broccoflower or Romanesco Broccoli. I like it raw with dip or steamed with a huge dollop of butter melting throughout … Continue reading

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Asparagus and Kale Salad with Slivered Almonds

Spring always brings Asparagus, but it won’t last for long, as it is a spring-only vegetable, so enjoy it while it lasts. This herbaceous green veggie is tender and sweet, and it’s chock-full of nutrients, too. Asparagus is a very … Continue reading

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Stuffed Collard Rolls

Eat Your Dark Leafy Greens! Here is a very cool way to use Collard Greens. Most of the time collard greens are braised, steamed, sautéed or fried.  Collards are tough and leathery greens. They may be the heaviest and thickest … Continue reading

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Share Holder Comments

Here are some Share Holder Comments to Lady Locavore and Triple Cord CSA: “I just have to say your emails make the whole CSA experience that much better, the goodies are wonderful but you get us so pumped for every … Continue reading

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Red Radish

To increase the crispness of radish, soak them in iced water for a couple of hours. Wash, then chop off the greens,  then slice off the root. Leave whole, slice or chop, as required. Store in a perforated bag in … Continue reading

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Ramps or Wild Leeks

Ramps  or Wild Leeks can be sliced thin to give an amazing flavour twist to a Spring salad. The very hardy may simply eat them raw. Or use them in cooking where a deep Earthy flavour is what you are after. … Continue reading

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Violet Syrup

Violets are in abundance during the spring.  A virtual carpet of purple on the lawn.  If you are lucky enough to have a pesticide and herbicide free lawn, you too can make your own violet syrup. The syrup is quite … Continue reading

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Zesty Ginger Butternut Squash Soup

Would you like a soup that will not only stick to your bones, but warm you up from the inside out in a pleasant way?  Try this Zesty Ginger Butternut Squash Soup.  This soup makes for a great meal that … Continue reading

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2013 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 30,000 times in 2013. If it were a … Continue reading

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Dunking Ginger Snap Cookies an Old-Fashioned Favourite

Fill the house with the great scents of homemade baking this season! These old-fashioned ginger snaps can be made large or small, depending on how you want to eat them.  I rather enjoy them with a cup of tea or … Continue reading

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Roasted Squash and Tomato Soup with Cumin and Rosemary

A gorgeously coloured and deep-flavoured soup to make in the autumn when pumpkins, squashes, bell peppers, and tomatoes are at their very best and most seasonal.  The cumin, rosemary, and paprika add a smoky flavour that seems to fit the … Continue reading

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Delicious from “Tops to Bottoms” Beet Soup

Beet Soup! So full of flavours, this sweet and brothy beet soup is simple to make and simply delicious. A refreshing soup you will simply have to make and keep coming back for multiple bowls full.  I am not generally a … Continue reading

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What to do with Melon? Melonade, Melon Soup, Melon Salad, Melon Bread, Melon Daiquiri

Refreshing melon chilled, sliced with a little French vanilla ice cream on the side is a true summer treat. Aside from simply slicing and eating, there are many ways to enjoy and play with melon.  Melonade is very refreshing and … Continue reading

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Zucchini Salad, casserole and more

Low carb eating this summer involves zucchini. This tasty summer vegetable is so versatile by the fact that you can prepare and eat it in a multitude of ways. Stuffed, baked, sautéed, grilled, steamed, boiled. The zucchini has a delicate … Continue reading

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Zucchini Cake

Need to disguise zucchini so your kids will eat it? Treat the kids to this cake and they will think you have flipped. They will not even know it is there, especially if you peel the zucchini first. I have … Continue reading

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Gooseberry Jam and Sauce

Gooseberries are slightly sour slightly sweet berry which is very high is acid content which also helps to make a great sauce without adding gelatin to the recipe.  Gooseberries can be used baked in pound cake recipes and muffins as … Continue reading

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Tomato Pasta Salad with Tomato Salad Dressing

Summer time and the living is easy…..So is this recipe for Tomato Pasta Salad.  Take it to your next picnic.  Add some grilled meat or veggies on the side and you have a nice meal. Cilantro and cumin are a … Continue reading

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Tomato Pancakes

Why do we add only fruit to our pancakes?  Actually, tomatoes are fruit. This is an old heritage recipe that should never have been forgotten.  The secret of these delicious pancakes is to use chunks of fresh summer tomato thoroughly … Continue reading

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Organic Chocolate Covered Quinoa Chip Cookies – Wheat-Free

These dark little chocolate pearls are perfect for a little something chocolate. Chocolate covered quinoa, what a concept! Cover anything in dark chocolate and it’s great according to me.  Other than eating them alone as a snack, a pinch at … Continue reading

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Veggie Bean Burgers from Scratch

Burger Season is here.  Who can resist a homemade veggie burger?  How about a veggie burger for the Barbecue?  Make plenty and have them on hand for those impromptu get-together times with friends.  These simple burgers can be made from almost … Continue reading

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