Monthly Archives: September 2010

The (Accidental) Sponge Cake Philosopher

Posted on September 30, 2010 by

For an American cook, navigating an Asian grocery store presents challenges and rewards beyond the sights and smells. I’m talking about Engrish. I’ve bought and eaten my share of burdog instead of burdock root, and plenty of marshmallow cookies whose … Continue reading →

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On Canning and Time Travel

Posted on September 22, 2010 by

Living in a place with seasons does not have to limit your summertime fruit and vegetable haul. If you’re a canner, that is. I recently returned from Quebec, where the hearty Quebecois make the most of their growing season by … Continue reading →

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Locavoring in Quebec City: as Easy as Meat Pie

Posted on September 6, 2010 by

Considering its short growing season, the Quebec City area bursts with local edibles. Over the weekend, my wife and I visited several Quebec City grocery stores that carry everything from locally made tourtieres (meat pies) to ground-cherry jelly to smoked … Continue reading →

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