Tag Archives: Heirloom

Red Peas for Good Luck in the New Year

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Lisa Orwig

Did you eat your New Year’s Day peas?  When I was growing up, my mother made peas every New Year’s day – green, from a can.  In fact, all vegetables during my growing up years came from a can – … Continue reading →

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Lisa Orwig

It’s official, summer has arrived with its long hot days, swimsuits, and sunshine.  And, along with summer comes tomato season, which is in full swing here in the south.  I see all of you posting on Facebook about your abundance … Continue reading →

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Heirloom Yellow Eye Beans

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Lisa Orwig

This past holiday season, I got a lot of cooking related gifts — things like ravioli presses, a comal for making tortillas, and an attachment for my mixer to make homemade pasta.  But one of my favorite presents was a … Continue reading →

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