Nourishing Ideas

A chef's story about food culture, agriculture, and the people who feed us.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

The Things I Love About Switzerland (Part Three)

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The world's greatest foods are produced in unique geography, the great hams of Spain, the whiskey of Scotland, the spices of India, and ...
Friday, July 16, 2010

Dew Magic

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Last year was my first season making nocino , the beloved digestive elixir made of green walnuts. In Italy, the walnuts are traditionally ha...
Thursday, July 15, 2010

Setting the Field on Fire

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Chefs are always looking for great ingredients, whether they are new or unusual varieties of produce, or unique methods of cultivation that ...
Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Family Traditions

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Some of the most precious food memories are connected to family traditions. I remember my grandfather showing me how easy it is to make his ...
Sunday, May 30, 2010

A Deeper Relationship with Garlic

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The world is divided over garlic. It has been cultivated by humanity since the dawn of civilization. It has long been a valuable crop, being...
Saturday, May 22, 2010

Rooftop Gardening

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I've been jealous of the rooftop garden above Noble Rot since its early days, when it was little more than kiddie-pools filled with dirt...
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Leaves and Rice

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Japanese confections are usually quite simple. Seasonal fruit is often the final course of a meal. However, the Japanese take delight in sna...
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David Padberg
Portland, Oregon, United States
A chef shares stories about inspiring producers and food traditions, ideas about cooking, farming, foraging, and all things food and drink.
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