Growing at the Speed of Life
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kai lan (Chinese broccoli)
kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)
Kale and Apple Soup (recipe)
Sooke Soup (recipe)
Steamed Kale (recipe)
Kareena’s Soup Base (recipe)
Kaye, Danny
Kerr, Graham (Galloping Gourmet)
Kerr, Treena
kidney stones caution
killing existing turf
Kitchen Garden Grower’s Guide, The (Albert)
kitchen gardens. See growing a kitchen garden
kits for greenhouses
kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes)
Nonsuch Poële (recipe)
Sautéed Kohlrabi (recipe)
K (potassium)
kugelhopf cake pan
Lactuca sativa. See lettuce
ladybugs (beneficial insects)
law of intended consequences (nudge-nudge)
Lawrence of Arabia
“layered flavors,”
layering
LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels
leaf lettuce
leafy greens. See greens
Leather (Fruit), Strawberry Banana (recipe)
leek (Allium porrum)
Barley with Leeks (recipe)
Braised Leeks (recipe)
Fennel and Leek Poële (recipe)
Leek, Bean, and Spinach Soup (recipe)
Steamed Leeks and Potatoes (recipe)
lemon (Citrus limon)
Meyer Lemon Pie (recipe)
Sautéed Mushrooms with Lemon and Dill (recipe)
Zucchini with Herbs and Lemon (recipe)
lemon thyme (Thymus citriodorius)
Lentils in a Cumin-Flavored Broth (recipe)
lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
Cream of Lettuce Soup (recipe)
Mesclun Salad with Fruit (recipe)
Romaine Salad (recipe)
light for
greenhouses
seed germination
lime
LISA (low-input sustainable agriculture)
loam
local knowledge
lodging (gardening term)
longevity, increasing your
low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels
low-input sustainable agriculture (LISA)
lunch, serving sizes
lutein
Lycopersicon esculentum. See tomato
Lyness, Stephanie
mâche (Valerianella locusta)
Mâche, Goat Cheese, and Blueberry Salad (recipe)
Mâche with Berries (recipe)
marjoram
Mashed Potatoes, Colorful (recipe)
Mashed Sweet Potatoes (recipe)
Mattreus, Richard
Mature Bok Choy, Steamed (recipe)
meat consumption, falling
medications, reducing
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant (recipe)
Memorial Day
Mentha gracilis (golden apple mint)
Mentha suaveolens, M. x gracilis (mint)
Mentha x piperita “Chocolate” (chocolate mint)
Meringue (recipe)
Mesclun Salad with Fruit (recipe)
mesclun (spring mix) lettuce
metric measurements
Mexican Stuffed Peppers (recipe)
Mexico
Meyer Lemon Pie (recipe)
Michihili. See Napa cabbage (Brassica rapa var. pekinensis)
micronutrients
microwaving
Mild Chiles, Stuffed (recipe)
mildew
mint (Mentha suaveolens, M. x gracilis)
Miso Soba (recipe)
Miso (Southern Japanese) and Sweet Potato Soup (recipe)
misting
Mitchell, Debbie
moist cooking methods
Molded Rhubarb Strawberry Dessert (recipe)
molybdenum
monocrops vs. multicropping
Monty Python’s Flying Circus
Morocco Ethmix (recipe)
Mousse, Baked Sweet Potato (recipe)
MSG
mulch
Multicolor Pepper Sauté (recipe)
multicropping vs. monocrops
mushrooms
Grilled Portabella Mushrooms with Tomato Jalapeño Sauce (recipe)
Jerusalem Artichoke and Mushroom Sauté (recipe)
Sautéed Mushrooms with Lemon and Dill (recipe)
mustard greens (Brassica juncea var. rugosa)
Chinese Mustard Green Soup (recipe)
Spaghetti with Mustard Greens and Vegetarian Italian Sausage (recipe)
Steamed Mustard Greens (recipe)
Napa cabbage (Brassica rapa var. pekinensis)
Chinese New Year Fresh Fish and Vegetable Soup (recipe)
Pho (recipe)
nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)
National Gardeners Association
National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey 2001-2006
(NHAMES)
National Institutes of Health
“natural,”
nautical influence, Nonsuch Cottage
need-to-know list
composting
cotyledons “coties,”
drainage for pots and trays
drip irrigation
EarthBox
feeding (fertilizing)
French drains
generally regarded as safe (GRAS) chemicals
greenhouses
hardening off
heirloom seeds
killing existing turf
local knowledge
low-input sustainable agriculture (LISA)
micronutrients
misting
“natural,”
organic gardening
pathways
pests and diseases
planting depth
raised beds
references and resources
rototilling
seasonal replanting
seed germination and “starts,”
soil
technology support caution
thinning
transplanting
turf preparation and removal
watering
wood and toxins
See also growing a kitchen garden; soil
neem oil for pest control
New Zealand spinach (Tetragonia tetragonioides)
Hoppin’ John (recipe)
Stir-Fried Mixed Greens (recipe)
NHAMES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2001-2006)
nicotine for pest control
Nightshade family
9 A Day program
nitrogen fixation
nitrogen (N)
Nonsuch Cottage
Nonsuch Poële (recipe)
North Africa
Northern France Ethmix (recipe)
Northwest Italy Ethmix (recipe)
nudge-nudge (law of intended consequences)
Nudge (Thaler and Sunstein)
nutritional value of food (losing)
nutrition profiles
See also specific fruits and vegetables
Oak Harbor, British Columbia, Canada
Obama, Barack (President)
Obama, Michelle (First Lady)
obesity
Ocimum basilicum (basil)
oil/gas consumption
Olives and Rosemary, Italian Bread with (recipe)
Olympic Games (2008, Beijing, China)
Omelet, Artichoke (recipe)
OmniHeart Study
onion (Allium cepa)
Baked Sweet Onions (recipe)
Bella Bella Beans (recipe)
Caramelized Onions (recipe)
East Village Potato and Onion Tart (recipe)
Sautéed Onions (recipe)
Sweating the Onion (recipe)
orange mint (bergamot mint)
Orange Reduction (recipe)
oregano (Origanum vulg
are, O. x hirtum)
organic gardening
organic substances
organic vs. sustainability
Origanum vulgare, O. x hirtum (oregano)
osteocalcin
O’Toole, Peter
oxalate caution
Pacific Northwest, U.S.
Pacific Northwest Ethmix (recipe)
Pan-Roasted Parsnips (recipe)
parboiling (blanching)
parsley (Petroselinum crispum, Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum)
parsnip (Pastinaca sativa)
basic preparation
Carrot and Parsnip Puree (recipe)
Pan-Roasted Parsnips (recipe)
Thai Spiced Parsnips (recipe)
pasta
Pasta Primavera (recipe)
Red, Yellow, and Green Pasta (recipe)
Spaghetti with Mustard Greens and Vegetarian Italian Sausage (recipe)
Pastinaca sativa. See parsnip
pâté de foie gras (goose liver paste)
pathways
Pattypan, Steamed (recipe)
Pear and Apple Crisp (recipe)
peas (Pisum sativum)
Artichokes, Asparagus, and Peas with Tarragon (recipe)
Asian Snow Pea Salad (recipe)
boiling
Green Pea Dip with Salsa (recipe)
Pea Salad with Curry and Almonds (recipe)
Risi Bisi (recipe)
peat moss
Peninsular Mountains
peppers (Capsicum annuum)
Couscous with Peppers (recipe)
Mexican Stuffed Peppers (recipe)
Multicolor Pepper Sauté (recipe)
Red, Yellow, and Green Pasta (recipe)
Roasted Eggplant and Red Pepper Sandwich (recipe)
Roasted Red Pepper Soup (recipe)
roasting
Spinach-Stuffed Red Bell Peppers (recipe)
See also chiles (capsicumfrutescens)
perennials
perfect produce
persistent chemicals
Peru
pests and diseases
See also specific fruits and vegetables
Petroselinum crispum, Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum (parsley)
pe-tsai (Brassica rapa var. pekinensis)
Phaseolus spp. See beans
pheromones
pH of soil
Pho (recipe)
phosphorus (P)
photo-periodic plants
phyllo tips
Pie Crust (recipe)
pies
Greek Pie (recipe)
Meyer Lemon Pie (recipe)
Upside-Down Chickpea Pie (recipe)
Pisum sativum. See peas
planting depth
plastic for drying out soil
Plum and Red Cabbage Salad (recipe)
pod beans
Poële, Fennel and Leek (recipe)
Poële, Nonsuch (recipe)
poële cooking method
Poland Ethmix (recipe)
pollination
Portabella Mushrooms (Grilled) with Tomato Jalapeño Sauce (recipe)
portion sizes, reducing
potassium (K)
potassium (vegetable source)
potato (Solanum tuberosum)
Beet and Potato Puree (recipe)
boiling
Celeriac and Potato Purée (recipe)
Celery Root and Potato Purée (recipe)
Colorful Mashed Potatoes (recipe)
Duffed Potatoes (recipe)
East Village Potato and Onion Tart (recipe)
microwaving
serving size
Steamed Leeks and Potatoes (recipe)
pots for seed germination
potting soil
powdery mildew
P (phosphorus)
praying mantis (beneficial insects)
prices of food, increasing
Primavera Frittata (recipe)
produce transportation, negative impact of
See also growing a kitchen garden
protectants for fungal diseases
Pudding, Trifle-Style Summer (recipe)
Puget Sound
purees
Beet and Potato Puree (recipe)
Carrot and Parsnip Puree (recipe)
Celeriac and Potato Purée (recipe)
Celery Root and Potato Purée (recipe)
Pureed Roasted Turnips (recipe)
Vegetable Puree (recipe)
purines caution
Quiche, Crustless Spinach Ricotta (recipe)
Quinoa (recipe)
rabbits, control
radish (Raphanus sativus)
Miso Soba (recipe)
Simmered Radishes (recipe)
Spring Vegetable Sauté (recipe)
raised beds
Raita Cucumber Salad (recipe)
Raphanus sativus. See radish
Ratatouille (recipe)
recipes vs. how to cook
Red Bread (deli)
Red Cabbage and Plum Salad (recipe)
red peppers
Roasted Eggplant and Red Pepper Sandwich (recipe)
Roasted Red Pepper Soup (recipe)
Spinach-Stuffed Red Bell Peppers (recipe)
references and resources
relatively persistent chemicals
replanting, seasonal
rewarding experience of
Rheum rhabarbarum. See rhubarb
Rhizobia
rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum)
Bumbleberry Strudel (recipe)
Molded Rhubarb Strawberry Dessert (recipe)
rice
Boil ’N’ Steam Brown Rice (recipe)
Spinach Sauté on Rice (recipe)
Ricotta Spinach Crustless Quiche (recipe)
Risi Bisi (recipe)
Roasted Brussels Sprouts (recipe)
Roasted Chickpea Snack (recipe)
Roasted Chioggia Beets (recipe)
Roasted Eggplant, Mediterranean (recipe)
Roasted Eggplant and Red Pepper Sandwich (recipe)
Roasted Pureed Turnips (recipe)
Roasted Red Pepper Soup (recipe)
Roasted Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges (recipe)
roasting
rochetta
rochetta/rocket. See arugula (Eruca vericaria sativa, domestic)
Romaine (cos) lettuce
Romaine Salad (recipe)
Romans
rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Italian Bread with Olives and Rosemary (recipe)
Rosemary Braised Brussels Sprouts (recipe)
rotation
rototilling
Roundup
runoff
rutabaga (Brassica napus)
Kareena’s Soup Base (recipe)
sage (Salvia officinalis)
salads
Arugula Salad with Yogurt Goat Cheese Dressing (recipe)
Asian Snow Pea Salad (recipe)
Beet Salad (recipe)
Beets and Greens with an Orange Reduction (recipe)
Broccoli Endive Salad (recipe)
Carrot Salad (recipe)
Celeriac Apple Salad (recipe)
Cold Asparagus Salad (recipe)
Cucumber Raita Salad (recipe)
Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes (recipe)
Green on Greens with Ginger Green Sauce (recipe)
Mâche, Goat Cheese, and Blueberry Salad (recipe)
Mâche with Berries (recipe)
Mesclun Salad with Fruit (recipe)
Pea Salad with Curry and Almonds (recipe)
Plum and Red Cabbage Salad (recipe)
Romaine Salad (recipe)
String Wing Bean Salad (recipe)
Szechuan Cucumber Salad (recipe)
Warm Brussels Sprout Salad (recipe)
Wilted Winter Salad (recipe)
Salmon with Cucumber Sauce (recipe)
salsas
Green Pea Dip with Salsa (recipe)
Hot Black Bean Sals
a (recipe)
Strawberry Jalapeño Salsa (recipe)
See also dips; dressings; sauces
saltimbocca
salt (sea)
salt (sodium)
flavor enhancer
herbs as replacement
Salvia officinalis (sage)
sampling soil
Sandwich, Roasted Eggplant and Red Pepper (recipe)
San Juan Islands
saturated fats
Satureja hortensis (summer savory)
sauces
Balsamic Sauce (recipe)
Carrot “Cheese” Sauce (recipe)
Cucumber Sauce (recipe)
Ginger Green Sauce (recipe)
Tomato Jalapeño Sauce (recipe)
Yogurt Sauce (recipe)
See also dips; dressings; salsas
Sauté, Jerusalem Artichoke and Mushroom (recipe)
Sauté Baby Squash (recipe)
Sauté Cabbage with Caraway (recipe)
Sautéed Kohlrabi (recipe)
Sautéed Mushrooms with Lemon and Dill (recipe)
Sautéed Onions (recipe)
Sautéed Shredded Carrots with Dill (recipe)
sautéing (shallow frying)
Sauté Spinach on Rice (recipe)
Sauté Spring Vegetable (recipe)
Savoy Hotel
Saxons
scallions. See onion (Allium cepa)
Scandinavia Ethmix (recipe)
Scottish Irish Vegetable Stew (recipe)
Scoville, Wilbur
Scoville Units (SU)
sea salt
seasonal replanting
seasonings
Seattle, Washington
seed germination and “starts,”
seed roots (slips)
Senate Bean Soup (recipe)
serendipity and Nonsuch Cottage
servings of fruits and vegetables per day
Sesame Grilled Asparagus (recipe)
sets of plants
shallow frying (sautéing )
Shanghai Coastline Ethmix (recipe)
sharing experiences of growing a kitchen garden
shell (horticultural) beans
Sherwood Forest
Siberia
side dressing
silica
Simmered Radishes (recipe)
Skagit Valley
slips (draws, seed roots)
slugs
slurry
small-scale farming
Snack, Roasted Chickpea (recipe)
Snow Pea Salad, Asian (recipe)
sodium. See salt
soil
drying out soil
fertile soil
improving soil
pH of soil
potting soil
runoff
sterilizing garden soil
testing and runoff
topsoil
Solanum melongena. See eggplant
Solanum tuberosum. See potato
Sooke Soup (recipe)
soups
Chinese Mustard Green Soup (recipe)
Chinese New Year Fresh Fish and Vegetable Soup (recipe)
Cream of Lettuce Soup (recipe)
Fava Bean Soup (recipe)