The bounty of my urban back porch garden, supplemented by visits to the nearby farmers’ market, provided endless inspiration for many delicious, nutritious meals.
This revival of interest in fermentation is not unique to the Berkshires. Fermentation workshops and festivals are happening all over the country, from Boston to Oregon.
"We find a lot of strength in the traditional foods of Europe, although we give them an American sensibility.”
-- Adam Zieminski, chef/owner of Café Adam
Alberg believes that the Berkshires is in a good place to grow while maintaining its healthy life style. “Keep our landscape green and promote the arts.”
You may wish to take a more direct approach to the practice. If you have a back yard: stop mowing it. There are edible plants there waiting for their chance to bloom, so to speak.
We have driven ourselves to somehow believe that there is a magic bullet to perfect health, perfect life and the stress of not finding it only contributes to our sense of dissatisfaction.
"Baking is art and science at the same time. It’s like music -- you have to learn the structure before you can set yourself free to experiment."
-- Shelly Williams, owner of Haven Café and Bakery, in Lenox and Great Barrington
I recently found the recipe for blueberry muffins scribbled – ingredients only – no instructions. Why would I need the instructions? I knew exactly how to make them! I decided to make them. Guess what? I still know how to make them.
Stanton is not just a successful farmer. He credits his interest in serving on town boards to the model set by his parents, who have always taken into their home people who need help in various ways.
I find garlic scapes simply perfect. Their curly, sculptural shape intrigues me. They double as both a food and a flower arrangement. I usually harvest them and place them in a mason jar filled with water.
