Gardening
In Westwood's food deserts, families prepare gardens for growing season
Family gardens provide fresh produce, outdoor activity and cultural connection for residents living in a designated food desert.
Peter Barrett’s Chicory Pesto
Kitchen Vignettes is a farm-to-table video blog by Aube Giroux. She is a passionate organic gardener and home cook who likes to share the stories of how food gets to our dinner plates. She won the Saveur Magazine's 2012 Best Food Blog award in the video category.
Peter Barrett’s Chicory Pesto
Season 6 Episode 9 | 5m 33s | CC
If you’ve never had chicory, talk to Peter Barrett. His love of this under-appreciated green is contagious.
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