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Ann Summers
Ann Summers is a writer, amateur naturalist, mother, and cook. She is the author of two children’s nature books and a new book on healthy lunch tips and nutrition called Healthy Lunch, Healthy Mind. She believes that fresh local food is the best present we can give ourselves and our children.
A Verbal Herbal
October 13, 2009 · Published in the Fall 2009 issueWhether you pronounce “herbs” with a silent H like normal people or make a point of pronouncing it like Martha Stewart, herbs are one of the good things cooks everywhere agree are indispensable. In a way, they are ... Read Article >
The Art of Baking Casually
April 20, 2009 · Published in the Spring 2009 issueI am an eater who loves to cook, not vice versa. But it’s time to ’fess up. I am a lousy baker. You want a rack of ribs? Fresh ravioli with gremolata? A béchamel sauce? ... Read Article >
The Comfort of Veggies
February 17, 2009 · Published in the Winter 2008 issueAre you the sort of eater who can plow through fresh tomatoes for breakfast, a bunch of radishes (salt only) and a nuked beet (salt and lemon juice) for lunch, and grilled squash and eggplant (salt, lemon and olive oil) ... Read Article >
Fry Me A Liver
September 4, 2008 · Published in the Fall 2008 issueWith the trend toward what has been called “nutritionalism,” or the tendency to eat only for nutritional purposes, why would we ever want to fry anything? Well, I’ll tell you. Because it tastes darn good. And ... Read Article >
Slower Food Less Work
September 3, 2008 · Published in the Summer 2008 issue“Three hours is good, but four is better.” That’s the rule my mother taught me for pot roast. Now, think about the last time you planned a meal far enough ahead to cook something like that, ... Read Article >