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How to Freeze Fresh Corn

How to Freeze Fresh Corn

| August 22, 2011 | 2 Comments

There comes a point in every season where it almost feels like you just want to get on with it. It’s not that I dislike summer (or fall or winter or spring). Not at all. But when we start to hit transition, I get a little antsy. As I sit here in my living room, [...]

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Putting Up for Winter So We Can Eat Local

Putting Up for Winter So We Can Eat Local

| October 7, 2009 | 3 Comments

Eating local in the winter has always been an enigma to me. Where do you find local produce during the New England winter? I really let snow, harsh temperatures and a lack of understanding come between my family and the tastiest local foods. But earlier this summer, I had an epiphany — it’s not about [...]

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How to Freeze Fresh Strawberries

How to Freeze Fresh Strawberries

| June 28, 2009 | 5 Comments

One of my goals for this year is to extend our local eating for as long into the winter as we can. I’ve done this hear and there in the past, putting up jams and relishes and freezing pestos and sauces, but this year I want a more comprehensive effort. As fruits and vegetables hit [...]

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