November 2009
108 posts
Curried Potato Leek Soup with Spinach
Curried Potato Leek Soup with Spinach Adapted from Gourmet Today Printable Recipe Serves 4 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only; from 4-6 medium leeks), washed well 1 pound boiling potatoes, preferably Yukon Gold, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 2/3 cups water...
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Window Farming
In order to help urban dwellers grow food inside their apartment all year long, Britta Riley and Rebecca Bray developed Window Farms — vertical, hydroponic, modular, low-energy, high-yield edible window gardens built using low-impact or recycled local materials. Using a drip system made from recycled water bottles that held 25 plants, they were able to grow beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, arugula,...
