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At My Portuguese Table by Maria Lawton – A book profile

Maria Lawton: Food Memories as a Time Machine At My Portuguese Table by Maria Lawton reviewed by LOUISA KASDON Tucked into Dartmouth, MA, lives an unstoppable life force named Maria Lawton. Two words could define her: drive and...

Cherry Tomato Rice Salad

Cherry Tomato Rice Salad 1 cup uncooked wild rice blend or brown rice2 cups vegetable broth15...

Tomatillo Salsa Verde Recipe

Tomatillo Salsa Verde Recipe 2 pounds tomatillos (husks removed & washed)6 jalapeños (seeded Optional: seeds removed)4 garlic cloves (unpeeled)1 medium-large onion (unpeeled)⅔ cup fresh cilantro leaves2 teaspoon salt1 lime...

Garden Pesto

Garden Pesto 2 cups fresh basil leaves1 cup spinach½ cup grated Parmesan cheese⅓ cup pine nuts (or walnuts as a substitute)2 to 3 garlic cloves½ cup extra virgin olive oilSalt and pepper to taste (Optional: A squeeze of fresh...

Grilled Shishito Peppers

Grilled Shishito Peppers 1 pound shishito peppers1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon honey½ teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)1 wedge Foxboro Cheese Asiago for grating (or other locally made, aged hard cheese) (Optional: Lemon...

The Three Sisters Garden and Indigenous Wisdom

Long before the term “sustainable agriculture” entered our vocabulary, Indigenous communities were practicing it through the Three Sisters garden—an elegant system where corn, beans, and squash work together in harmony. This timeless method offers more than just food; it reflects a worldview rooted in balance, reciprocity, and care for the land.