Monthly Archives: December 2012

The Chayote Squash Dilemma

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Christy

Interesting things come in the monthly produce exchange, and last month it included one chayote squash. As it sat on the counter, it became more interesting. It sprouted. I’ve never eaten chayote squash before. It’s usually cooked like summer squash, … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season for Citrus

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Christy

There’s something special about sneaking outside in your bathrobe into the crisp, cool, fall air to pick a citrus breakfast off a tree: a fresh orange dripping with new fallen rain. December is when navel oranges really hits their stride, … Continue reading →

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Oh Christmas Tree (+a Book Giveaway!)

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Christy

This week we have a great guest blog post from Kami McBride, author of The Herbal Kitchen. I met Kami at the Heirloom Expo, where she was sharing her knowledge of healing remedies from the garden. Today Kami presents an … Continue reading →

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New Herb Garden

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Christy

A call came in from a Santa Monica homeowner who had been wanting to put in a small herb garden for years. She had a busy life, and participated in a monthly CSA (community supported agriculture), so a full-sized vegetable … Continue reading →

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Micro-Greens for All

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Christy

The latest post from Mar Vista’s Bounty Hunter is ready for your perusal. Find out more about Silver Lake Farms and how they’re going “greens”: New Vendor Features Organic Micro-greens for Mar Vistans

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