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  • I’ve updated the canning class schedule for this season

    After a bit of confusion (mostly on my part!) I’ve updated the class schedule and I hope it makes things clearer to prospective students.  I haven’t become savvy enough to have folks register here on the site so email me…

  • Compost maintenance ideas

    For keeping pests (crows, coons, opossums, cats, dogs) out of your compost pile I have two suggestions; A length of chicken wire on top of the pile – weigh it down with a brick or cinderblock – will keep critters…

  • In honor of Chef Edna Lewis

    In the cozy and warm dining room of Okra’s Restaurant in Manassas Chef Carla Hall and I got to share our skills in honor of the memory of Chef Edna Lewis (1914-2006), the author of The Taste of Country Cooking.…