Spring 2025

Holy Ghost Soup by Maria Lawton

Holy Ghost Soup Per Maria: “When I serve this recipe, I use 3 soup tureens, which makes a wonderful presentation that everyone loves!” 1 pound beefshanks or beef short ribs2 pounds boneless chuck roast2 large onions (chopped)3...

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How to Grow Tomatoes in Your Backyard Garden

If summer were to have an official food, it would be the tomato. Truly, there is no other food that is quite so remarkably different and delicious when fresh. Why? Because of the delicate nature of tomatoes, and how quickly they...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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BOKASHI COMPOSTING

Bokashi composting is a fast, low-odor way to turn kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich garden material using fermentation instead of traditional decomposition. Perfect for small spaces and year-round composting, this Japanese method can even handle foods like meat and dairy while reducing household waste and building healthier soil.

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