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Witness the fruits of my tomato harvest!
By Ivette Soler, The Germinatrix, Domino Magazine, on Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:31am PDTIs growing your own tomatoes really worth it? Well, check this out and tell me what you think: YES! It is! Who cares about the damned rat? I'll do battle with ten of them to be able to serve a dish as luscious as this beautiful Caprese Salad to my friends. The tomatoes I used were my heirloom... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (3) | Blog
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5 fantastic, fresh summer tomato recipes
By EatingWell Magazine, on Thu Aug 7, 2008 7:04am PDTForget ketchup and canned tomatoes—summer has truly arrived when ruby vine-ripe tomatoes grace your garden and the shelves of your local farmers’ market or grocery store. Luscious, juicy tomatoes not only taste wonderful, but also offer a range of health benefits: Read More »
Baked Parmesan Tomatoes
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My tomato harvest
By Ivette Soler, The Germinatrix, Domino Magazine, on Mon Jul 28, 2008 8:19am PDTThis is my tomato harvest for the day: Here's what the rat ate: Do you notice anything? The light on the rat's midnight snack might obscure the fact that this little vermin is an epicurean. He only nibbles on the heirlooms. There are bites taken from my Black Krims, my Hawaiian Pineapples,... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (4) | Blog
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Eat Like Me: I'm answering your healthy eating questions!
By Cristin Dillon, Eat Like Me, SELF Magazine, on Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:35pm PDTQ: I recently have been seeing a lot of products advertising "whole grains" (example, wheat thins say "six whole grains per serving"). However, when I look at the nutrition facts, there is very little fiber. I tyically look for fiber in my grain products, so I'm confused...... Read More »
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How I outsmarted the rats in my garden
By Ivette Soler, The Germinatrix, Domino Magazine, on Mon Jul 7, 2008 9:16am PDTLast year at this time, I was relaxing with my husband and dear friends in the quaint coastal hamlet of Los Osos, California. Sigh. This year, I am doing battle with a marauding rat who is heck bent on eating all of my vegetables before I get to them. Heavy sigh. This is a difficult battle. I've... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (3) | Blog
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20 cancer-fighting foods to eat all summer
By Glamour Magazine, on Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:43am PDTA healthy, balanced diet is key, experts say, but these foods may have an extra punch. Leafy greens: Deep green leafy vegetables are packed with lutein, vitamin A and folate, nutrients that may help prevent colon and ovarian cancer. Spinach Kale Collard greens Arugula Dandelion greens Curry: Yellow... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (215) | Blog
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Attack of the killer tomatoes
By Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD, PREVENTION, on Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:27am PDTTomatoes are today’s hot topic, following McDonald's announcement that the chain has stopped serving them in all U.S. restaurants. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 20 people have now been hospitalized with salmonella infections, likely caused by... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (7) | Blog
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My gorgeous veggies are growing!
By Ivette Soler, The Germinatrix, Domino Magazine, on Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:55am PDTThings are really starting to kick in here in the old (well, new, really...) backyard farm. I tasted my first tomato yesterday, from my 'Juliette' (a tiny roma)and it was nice and firm and tomato-y - no mealiness, not watery; it was a successful tomato! Jan and I also have been making lots... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (14) | Blog
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