Monthly Archives: June 2012

Toward a More Perfect Sandwich Roll

Posted on June 28, 2012 by drfugawe

One of my more ‘constructive’ jobs during my adolescence was as a short-order cook at a very popular local hamburger restaurant – although the restaurant didn’t open until 9am, I arrived at 6 to get started on the day’s prep … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Discovery with the Throwaway Twins

Posted on June 15, 2012 by drfugawe

We gardeners know well that we waste far more food than we use from our garden.  How?  Oh wow – how do I count the ways!  First, we let a good deal of perfectly good food simply sit there in … Continue reading →

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OK, How Shall We Cook These Mussels?

Posted on June 13, 2012 by drfugawe

When we last talked, I had just returned from gathering my daily limit of wild California mussels (Mytilus californianus – their Latin name for our biologist readers) and we washed and readied them for cooking and preparation for the freezer.  Mussels … Continue reading →

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How We Know Ancient Native Americans Were Smart!

Posted on June 9, 2012 by drfugawe

We’re back from our Hunter/Gatherer adventure, where we picked our limit of luscious wave bathed mussels, while breathing in the soul cleansing air of Whiskey Run beach – and now we are rewarded for all our hard work. What hard … Continue reading →

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A Hunter-Gatherer Adventure to Whiskey Run – Part II

Posted on June 5, 2012 by drfugawe

When I left you last, I was contemplating a problem – my journey down the beach at Whiskey Run was progressing nicely, until this mass of rocks appeared in front of me – there seemed only two options, if one … Continue reading →

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