by Gigi | Jun 29, 2025 | FoodWISE, FoodWISE blog, FoodWISE Recipes
We did not breed any sheep this year, so no milk, but friend Sarah froze some from last year, and defrosted it (slowly) so she could make cheese for a report she’s doing. Black pepper asiago—which has quite a few steps, including warming the curd, and with a lot... 
by Gigi | Jun 7, 2025 | FoodWISE, FoodWISE blog, FoodWISE Recipes
I co-hosted a mezze dinner with our homegrown lamb and homemade feta (hand-milked, sheep), our blueberries, and Dandelion wine. A feast of local! Beautiful white beans with our lamb Co-host Sally made this delicious semolina cake with candied rose petals (as well as... 
by Gigi | May 11, 2025 | FoodWISE, FoodWISE blog, FoodWISE Recipes
Dozens and dozens of students have tended the Arntzen Gardens over the years, but this year was different. We planted early, spring vegetables….and enjoyed a beautiful salad at the end of the quarter! We also visited gorgeous farms, as here, Inspiration... 
by Gigi | Mar 31, 2025 | FoodWISE, FoodWISE blog, FoodWISE Recipes
In Mexico in March with students Terrific food, beautifully seasoned—but so is the soil it comes from! Here, food waste is transformed into loose, nutrient-rich soil. Moisture needs to be controlled (as in, adding it) as does outside and inside temperatures of the... 
by Gigi | Mar 16, 2025 | FoodWISE, FoodWISE blog, FoodWISE Recipes
Just a little time in Scotland is all it takes to find delicious food, much less, make your own! Here, in Edinburgh, lightly-fried fresh fish (if it’s too much batter, I peel someof it off (!)) and hand-cut chips. Or, fresh fish atop a bean stew for a high-protein and... by Gigi | Jul 20, 2021 | FoodWISE Recipes
In this vlog, I talk about the best peas to eat fresh, and what to cook—and what to save for planting. I include a favorite recipe! Summer Bounty: Potato and Shrimp Salad with Peas Eat fresh peas! In this vlog, I talk about the best peas to eat fresh, and what to...