Pennypack Pickings 2/4/2012

Pennypack Pickings

February 4, 2012
Volume 10, Issue 13

In This Issue

Home Grown Institute

Winter Calendar

Carrots and Rutabagas with Lemon and Honey

Bon Appétit | November 2001

Epicurious.com

carrots and rutabagas

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds rutabagas, peeled, cut into matchstick-size strips

1 pound carrots, peeled, cut into matchstick-size strips

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

3 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1/2 cup chopped fresh chives

Preparation

Cook rutabagas in large pot of boiling salted water 2 minutes. Add carrots and cook until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes. Drain.

Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add lemon juice, honey, and peel. Bring to boil. Add vegetables; cook until glazed, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Mix in fresh chives.

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"Springing Good Intentions Into Action" Conference

PFEC Highlights
Bring your kids and have them learn to cook with Raina
Learn about "Advanced Organic Gardening" with Farmer Andy -two sessions - soils and pests

The Home Grown Institute's, "Springing Good Intentions Into Action" conference to be held March 24-25 at Springside School / Chestnut Hill Academy. and workshops are filling up fast!

50+ Hands-on sustainable skills workshops and activities
Fun, engaging and educational Kids and Teen program
Seed Exchange and and Tool Swap
Silent Auction, Awards Reception
Local, Organic, Seasonal Lunch
Neighborhood "Community Kitchen" Incubator
Free Rain Barrel or Worm Farm Composter for all registrants*
Work-study financial aid available

* One per family/residence. Supplies are limited.

View the Weekend At-a-Glance and Full Program online HERE or download from the website.

Register soon. Late fee applies after February 24. Registration closes March 19.

Winter Calendar

Sustainability Movie Series and Expo

Queen of the Sun

Tuesday February 14

Did you know... 4 out of every 10 bites of food would not have been possible without the help of bees!

Join us at Ambler Theatre on Tuesday February 14 for honey tastings, sweet treats, and a movie. Learn what's happening to protect bees at Pennypack Farm, in Montgomery County, and in the Greater Philadelphia Area. More info...

Garden Soils 101

Tuesday February 28, 7:00pm

$15, $10 per additional person

Learn how to amend your garden soil in preparation for spring. Healthy soil will provide the foundation for a healthy vegetable garden.

More info...

Tip: Get your soil tested now. See our blog for details.

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