Category Archives: Cooking and Food

It’s Been Real

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Dear Lago’s, We’ve been together for a while now.  Has it been ten years?  Everything seemed great this spring and I thought we’d be together forever.  I planned to visit once a week for the rest of the summer, sampling … Continue reading →

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Garlic Scapes

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The information I provide to you is editorial and helpful in nature and cannot be construed as perfect truth.  Some of the information I am providing is based on anecdotal evidence and personal experience.  The benefit claimed has not been … Continue reading →

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French Breakfast Radishes for Cedric Maxwell

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

After a remarkably novel NBA playoff run, Boston’s beloved Celtics were eliminated on Saturday night.  I jumped on the basketball bandwagon in March, mostly because I like talking basketball with my brother and my nephew.  I also enjoy listening to … Continue reading →

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Chive Cheerleaders

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Chives are funny little perennial herbs.  They were the first signs of life at The Hampton Victory Garden this winter, remember?  It’s hard to believe, but the green part of the chive plant has now grown up and the chives … Continue reading →

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Crazy For Carrots

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I love local food.  Some people might call me a locavore.  I’m not a member of the slow food movement per se, but I think smaller and closer is better when it comes to the foods I eat.  I try … Continue reading →

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Green(s) Day

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Ladies and gentlemen, it is my sad duty to inform you that the Boston Celtics lost in game 2 of the NBA’s Eastern Conference Semifinals series last night.  This eliminates several interesting word plays using the words “green” and “greens.”  … Continue reading →

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Dan-vizz Carrots

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I had my biennial eye exam yesterday.  Maybe I tried too hard during the exam; how could I still have 20/20 vision?  I thought I might need some real glasses, but no, I just need a pair of “computer bi-focals.”  … Continue reading →

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Eau De Garlic

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

When I got home from work yesterday, I smelled garlic.  Rich in sulphur, garlic gives off a pungent smell right about this time of year as it starts to rot.    I looked in my garlic basket, squeezed the disintegrating cloves, … Continue reading →

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The Inventory

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

This is going to be a productive week.  Palm Sunday is clearly visible on my horizon and I am going home to inspect the garden I share with Uncle Bob.  Maybe O’Pa’s rhubarb is peaking through and maybe my garlic … Continue reading →

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Now The Troubles Begin – For The Love Of Lago’s

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I could tell you a long story today, but I’m just not sure you want to hear it.  Maybe someday.  Essentially, it’s a story about working RHEE-LEE hard at something, to the point of exhaustion.  And this went on for … Continue reading →

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