March 23, 2012. Very Early start to the Spring growing season.

Having had over a week of temperatures in the hi 70's and low 80's, the flowers and trees are ramping up their activities.

Bucket Ecosystem

Bucket Ecosystem is a new project started for an upcoming exhibition at the President's Gallery at Harold Washington College in Chicago. 5 gallon plastic buckets used in the day-to-day functioning of maintaining our home and garden are reconsidered as site and space for installation, collection and invention.

Raw Tomato Sauce

Ingredients
2-4 lbs of ripe tomatoes (ideally a selection of multiple varieties)
3-4 large garlic cloves
½ teaspoon salt
6 large basil leaves (or preferred garden herb)
¼ teaspoon dried hot pepper flakes (or to taste)
½ cup olive oil
grated Parmesan (optional)


Directions
1. cut tomatoes into 1 inch chunks over bowl to catch the juice. Crush garlic over tomatoes and sprinkle with the salt. Mix together.
2. Chop basil (and any other herbs) and add to sauce. Add pepper flakes and oil and mix.
3. Let stand while preparing pasta (the longer it stands the juicier it will get).
4. Spoon over freshly cooked pasta and sprinkle with the cheese.