Science & Environment
The Ute Mountain Ute Senior Center grows more than just food in this dome
The dome in Towaoc features seven growing beds, a temperature-regulating pond and a dozen koi fish that swim on the surface.
From Our Soil
Chef and five-time author George Hirsch shares his deep culinary knowledge and well-honed techniques for the home cook and better-living lifestyle enthusiast. In every episode, George invites viewers into his Hamptons home kitchen, where he cooks, bakes and grills his favorite dishes. George visits local farmers, brewers, vintners and other artisans who practice sustainable living.
From Our Soil
Season 1 Episode 106 | 26m 46s | CC
In this episode, George samples a restaurant's five-star dishes featuring ingredients from its organic gardens.He stops at a local farmers' market where East End farmers and food producers provide sustainable fresh ingredients. George prepares savory vegetable dishes, including field greens and tomato, vinaigrette eggplant and squash gratin, and zabaglione with chocolate cake and berries.
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