Lila Downs Video Showing Tortilla Making in Oaxaca

April 10, 2014

Food

...ngeles Bread Bakers sent me a link to this music video that shows tortilla making in Oaxaca. The song is “Palomo Del Comalito” (Dove of the Comalito) by Lila Downs. Note the huge corn tortillas, proof of the regional diversity of Mexican cuisine (and one of the many details I got wrong in my tortilla press post–thanks for the corrections Gloria). Lyrics in English after the jump. The beautiful people of this land Grind corn A miracle of their hand...

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More on our gardening disasters

Mrs. Homegrown

January 21, 2013

Gardening, Mistakes, Thoughtstylings

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...n important plant– the source of linen and linseed oil and of course, flax seeds. I considered it a privilege–I don’t know any better word– to watch it grow tall and bloom. At the end of the season, Erik threshed the heads and collected about a pint of flax seeds. In conclusion, as we race toward the spring equinox, which marks our next round of planting, I think Erik and I need to plan a Fun Garden, complete with strange elements. Maybe I’ll advo...

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My Favorite Lettuce Mix

Mr. Homegrown

January 18, 2013

Gardening, Seeds, Vegetable Gardening

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...ther seed companies you get a lot of seeds on one package–enough to plant a farm. I’ve had good luck with germination, as well. In the US, Franchi seeds are available through Seeds From Italy at www.growitalian.com....

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Polyculture

Mr. Homegrown

December 7, 2006

Permaculture

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...and early harvesting types to extend the length of your season. Cover the seeds with 1/4 inch of soil. Meanwhile, start cabbages from seeds in containers, early and late maturing varieties. 4 weeks after sowing you can pull some of the first radishes, because they grow fast. As you eat those, put the cabbage seedlings in the holes. 6 weeks after sowing you can eat the lettuce. First as a baby lettuce mix, later in its more mature leafing form. Pu...

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What to do with all those hot peppers: Harissa!

Mr. Homegrown

August 30, 2008

Food, Gardening, Recipes, Vegetable Gardening

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...mbined them in a food processor with: 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp caraway seeds 2 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp fresh mint 3 garlic cloves Turn on the food processor and add enough olive oil to form a paste. That’s it. Harissa will last several weeks in the fridge or you can freeze it. You could also can it, but you’ll need a pressure canner as this is a low-acid food (even though it’s fiery). And speaking of fiery, though we should know better (havi...

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