Monthly Archives: June 2010

Zucchini and Blossom Frittata

Posted on June 30, 2010 by christianathomas

When we got our squash blossoms this week, it occurred to me to do a little reading up on them, since they are such a rarity in our shares.  Here’s what I learned: the squash plant is self-pollinating and as … Continue reading →

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Beet and Potato Salad with Parsley Oil

Posted on June 27, 2010 by christianathomas

This week I couldn’t get excited about receiving our first shares of parsley.  I don’t love parsley.  It’s fine and all, but really, it’s parsley.  There’s not much there to love. Since I had no plans to make pasta this … Continue reading →

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The Share

Posted on June 27, 2010 by christianathomas

Last week was not a great one for me for cooking.  I had a brilliant idea to roast all my garlic and blend it with butter and make giant grilled zucchini sandwiches using the garlic butter as a spread.  Then … Continue reading →

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Fun New Book

Posted on June 25, 2010 by christianathomas

One of my dear friends is the national marketing director for Penguin, and is forever turning up excellent books for me that I never knew existed.  Last week, he showed me a copy of The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive … Continue reading →

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Anniversary Dinner

Posted on June 22, 2010 by christianathomas

Last weekend, Sam and I celebrated 12 years of marriage.  Unfortunately, we couldn’t really celebrate much because I was working all day and into the night of our actual anniversary day.  So we settled for a nice meal at home … Continue reading →

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The Share

Posted on June 20, 2010 by christianathomas

The Festival was wonderful.  I’ve often said that our Festival weekend is like summer camp for serious modern music lovers – there are so many people I get to see year after year, and they are always delightful.  Of course … Continue reading →

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In the Mornings we have a Lovely View of the Poison

Posted on June 18, 2010 by christianathomas

About a mile from our house are several large farms.  On the face of it this would seem to be a good thing, but in fact much of the farmland surrounding us is used for conventional growing.  Before buying in … Continue reading →

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Very Simple Carrots

Posted on June 17, 2010 by christianathomas

Sometimes easiest is best.  I did the carrots on my mandolin, for speed and uniformity.  Aren’t they lovely? This is lifted pretty directly from The New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook: A Delicious Alternative for Lifelong Health. 1 bunch carrots1/4 C yogurt1 garlic … Continue reading →

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My New Favorite Thing

Posted on June 15, 2010 by christianathomas

A few weeks ago, I had a fabulous Indian lunch with Indian cooking teacher and all-around amazing person Nimita Dhirailal where she served this: and I was in LOVE. I think this is the feeling that other people have for … Continue reading →

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The Share

Posted on June 12, 2010 by christianathomas

So while this is automatically posting, I am running the Ojai Festival Box Office.  Friends in So Cal, come see me.  We still have great programs that you can get into featuring some of the most fascinating contemporary avant garde … Continue reading →

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