Links

Nutritional Wellness Center
Tara, Xavier and Aaron are functional foodies- they know that the good stuff makes us feel our best. A fantastic combination of practical nutrition and enjoying what you eat.

Veg Power
Greg Wicken at Veg Power designed our (soon to be installed) veggie fuel tank. He's got a great head for this sort of work and will help hook you up with someone that can install it.

Sustainable Tompkins
Food is one of the simplest and fun ways to simiplify your life but there's a ton more that most people can do to keep from overconsuming our resources. Sustainable Tompkins is part philospophy part practicality and all green all the time. To subscribe to their e-mail list, click this link and subscribe in the middle of the page.

home green home
These guys are all practical with a hint of indulgence. You can find green cleaners, energy efficient light bulbs, chemical-free bedding, low-VOC paints and tons more. They also do design consults and are just good people. Check them out on the East end of the Commons opposite Simeons.

Crispell's Auto
My van would be inoperable without Mike Crispell and his crew. Mike can interpret my elaborate hand-waving and translate it into actual mechanics so the work comes out much nicer than what I am capable of asking for. Everyone over there- from the guy at the counter (Hi Gill!) to Barb who puts my bills together (thanks!) to Mike who is never too busy to talk to me- is friendly and helpful. And seriously- I'm not related to anyone over there- they just do a fantastic job. No website, just call them at 607 273 2596 or visit them up on route 79 East above Cornell- 1920 Slaterville Road.

Alternatives Federal Credit Union
Garden Gate wouldn't exist without Alternatives' loan officer Bob Anderson. Bob met with me and talked to me on the phone (over and over) until all the pieces of our loan request were in order. Even though there was no model for a business like ours and even though we had no business experience, Bob worked with us (along with Alternatives "Getting Down to Business Class") and made sure we knew what we were getting into. Alternatives gives me another reason to want to succeed because I'm so grateful they believed we could make it.

Cook's Thesaurus
This is a cooking encyclopedia that covers thousands of ingredients and kitchen tools. Entries include pictures, descriptions, synonyms, pronunciations, and suggested substitutions.

History and Recipes for Hot Chocolate
There's no reason to have this on the links except that it's amazingly cool and we all deserve some decadence in our lives. Some really fun and simple recipes. If you like history, context or fun information, this is a really good (but short) website.

How to Cook Chuck Roast and Steak

Chuck Roast and Steak Recipes

More on Roasts, Especially Sirloin Tips

African Cookbook
Recipes by country and by dish. These have the appearance of daily-life recipes and not restaurant specialities. They use common ingredients with wonderful results.

A Culinary Guide for Home Cooks

VegBox Recipes
Lots of vegetable, fruit and herb descriptions along with corresponding recipes.

Finger Lakes Feasting
Local and in-season musings and recipes.

Eating Ithaca
This guy is totally on top of local food. He has a compendium of Ithaca restaurants plus he interviews local farms and foodies like The Piggery and Garden Gate ice cream supplier, Cayuga Lake Creamery.

Half Pint Harvest
If you have even the tiniest inclination to try preserving your own fruit this fall, check out this fruit preservation website. It is luscious, decadent, and you can do it all yourself in the privacy of your own home.

Grass-fed Beef Cooking Tips
Sometimes people avoid buying the most flavorful and economical cuts of meat because they aren't sure what to do with them.  Check out this website to help you get past some beginners' mistakes and then go experiment!  (But please buy a meat thermometer first!)