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Fascinating. One has to be careful even at the farmer's markets though - ours has started certifying those who actually sell produce grown in Michigan :-/

great tips! I have a free ebook on my website - http://thelocalcook.com that helps people think through whether a CSA is right for them, and what to do before the season even starts.

wonder if it's available for blackberry?

I just started experimenting with lentils. They seem to get everywhere. Maybe because the strainer was too big so I had to quickly transfer them to cheesecloth. Yeah, it was that kind of day.

This summer I discovered that fennel is an awesome addition to egg salad!

Yuck! Glad I get mine from a local farmer, but it's still a good reminder to make sure poultry is thoroughly cooked.

When I went through my divorce, I saw a therapist who encouraged me to write down a wish list of everything I wanted in a new spouse. I realized that eating out and trying new foods was a definite plus. In fact, when I was dating, one of the first things I'd do is suggest going to an Indian restaurant! It definitely wed out some of the many fish in the sea. When I met DH it was love at first bite - he was the one who suggested the Indian restaurant on our very first date! Now, wine tasting and cooking/paired wine dinners are a huge hobby of ours and I feel a very big part of our relationship.

Only you can decide if it bothers you enough to cut him loose, although if you're already thinking about it that's not a good sign. Life is too short, and the best piece of advice I ever got while dating is "no fixer uppers!"

I've been on a pear kick lately, thanks for another recipe!

I have two soup recipes as well. Gingery Butternut Squash Soup is very unqiue.

Butternut Harvest Stew is a traditional favorite.