Tag Archives: Grocery Shop

Lettuce Storage Tip

By Alexa | Published: October 24, 2008
Alton Brown is a real kitchen Macgyver, and once on Good Eats he showed us a great way to store lettuce, we now do it all the time.  Thanks Alton! Place washed lettuce in a storage (gallon) size zip lock bag With the bag 3/4 closed, press all the air out Then, with a straw inserted into the [...]
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Sustainable Mountain Pantry – The Prep

By Matthew | Published: July 6, 2008
There’s a quiet little piece of the Catskills we like to go on the 4th of July. Up in Grahamsville NY. Once you get there, there are no responsibilities whatsoever, you’re just there. (here) Taking in the surroundings, enjoying the view, enjoying good company, and enjoying great, outdoor meals. Four of us [...]
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Sunday on the Fairway

By Matthew | Published: June 23, 2008
Fairway is hands down the greatest grocery store around. There are 4 in the New York area… 2 in manhattan, 1 in Red Hook Brooklyn, and one in Plainview. We’ve been making the trip out to Plainview once every couple of weeks, and while there’s no bulk section, it delivers in every other [...]
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