Mixed Greens Blog

Mixed Greens Blog
Living Sustainably in the Pacific Northwest

Archive for April, 2009

Spring Cleaning & What Feeds Us

All of the recyclables can now go into the same cart — glass, plastic bags and now even plastic plant pots, paper & plastic cups, jar lids, foil and foil trays. After making chicken broth this week, I was able to wrap the bones in paper and put them in the clean green container.

Plot to Plate: Green Goddess Soup

You wanna try something new that’s easy, gorgeous and delicious? This is it. Stepping out the door to fetch a handful of fresh herbs is part of the attraction.  With its fresh taste and brilliant aura, this verdant spring soup might transport you to a land where the sun shines, the garden grows and the [...]

The Leeks Have Sprung

Last Saturday, at least three vendors at the University Farmers Market had leeks. Nash’s Organic Produce had big papa leeks, Full Circle Farm had mama leeks and Willie Green’s had wee little baby leeks. I bought some of each intending to try some of the braising recipes in Molly Steven’s book, All About Braising: The [...]