Fruit Slinger: Behind the scenes at the orchard and the farmers market For two summers I've worked for an heirloom fruit orchard, mostly at Chicago farmers markets, but also on the farm in Southwestern Michigan. Back when I was a market customer, I always asked myself what it would be like to work on the other side of the table. So last season I decided to keep a blog and tell the story. (The short answer: difficult but fun, with incredible quantities of free fruit.) In the run-up to the start of market season next week, I'm posting a selection of entries from last year. Next week, the markets start up and the blog will begin another season.
posted to Projects by veggieboy at 7:49 AM on May 28, 2008

Ice cream that will blow your mind Dulce de leche with brownie chunks? Or maybe chocolate with figs and walnuts. No? How about kumquats in whiskey or pears in Burgundy? You could dedicate an entire trip to Buenos Aires to tasting ice cream and still only scratch the surface. This article in the Los Angeles Times Travel section has a run-down of the ice cream shops and flavors not to be missed. (Note: this is the mysterious ice cream project referenced in this Metatalk post.)
posted to Projects by veggieboy at 6:29 PM on June 17, 2007

Celebrating gnocchi in Buenos Aires The 29th of every month in Argentina is special. It's gnocchi day. You know, gnocchi -- those heavenly little dumplings that often fall under the "pasta" heading of the menu. This Washington Post Travel section piece takes a quick look at the custom of los ñoquis del 29 and offers tips on where to get your gnocchi fix in Buenos Aires.
posted to Projects by veggieboy at 8:10 PM on April 27, 2007