Author Archives: jkmcintyre

Tomatillos are Tasty

Posted on November 22, 2010 by jkmcintyre


Scott invented a new tomatillo dish. It’s savory and spicy, with browned pork. Continue reading →

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Corny

Posted on November 1, 2010 by jkmcintyre


This year for the first time since I was a child, I grew corn. I had never tried to grow corn in Seattle. Being a long season crop that appreciates consistent warm weather, corn is not well adapted to the Pacific Northwest. And yet, who can call herself a farmer if she doesn’t at least try to grow corn? Continue reading →

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Fresh Basil in Winter

Posted on October 6, 2010 by jkmcintyre


For fresh basil taste after garden season has closed, I freeze basil. No, basil does not hold up well to freezing.

The trick is to freeze it in water. Continue reading →

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Stink Bug Love

Posted on October 6, 2010 by jkmcintyre


Stink bugs make love on my raspberries. Seriously. I can’t fault them – if I was their size, I would, too – my berries are plump and attractive. Continue reading →

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