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There are actually over 100 varieties of thyme, but only 2 that are used in the kitchen: Garden thyme and lemon thyme. Garden thyme has a woodsy, pungent aroma, while lemon thyme, when crushed, has a distinct lemony smell. Leaves and sprigs are used in salads as garnishes, and in soups, chowders, and in many Cajun and French dishes. (more…)
A quick and easy pasta salad with fresh cherry tomatoes and herbs from the CSA! (more…)
Corn, also known as “maize”, is one of the most important cereal crops grown around the world. Farmers differentiate “sweet” corn – varieties grown as food – from other varieties used for animal feed, industrial use, or products like flour, corn syrup, and popcorn. Corn was originally domesticated starting around 9000 years ago in south-central Mexico, with early farmers selecting favorable traits from the wild teosinte plant. By the time of European colonization in the 15th century, corn had spread across the Americas and become a major food source for the indigenous population. (more…)
Here’s a fresh sweet-and-spicy salad from the Love and Lemons food blog. You can serve this as soon as it’s ready, or allow it to chill. It’s a great make-ahead option for cookouts and picnics! Serves 4. (more…)
Hello Folks! We received ¾” of rain last week – enough to help some seeds to germinate, but not enough to supply large, rapidly growing plants with the water that they need. There is not much precipitation forecast, so we continue to move the sprinklers around the fields. The mild temperatures are certainly a blessing that minimizes the stress on the crops and my crew alike. (more…)
Colorful rainbow carrots make this veggie side dish, found on the Meal Makeover Moms’ Kitchen food blog, impossible to resist. If you don’t have rainbow carrots, regular carrots work well too! Serves: 3-4. (more…)
This recipe is courtesy of Cooking Light. It calls for pattypan squash, but you can substitute any of your other summer squashes, depending on what you have on hand. (more…)
Hello All! We are still badly in need of rain, as last week’s brief storms dropped a meagre eighth of an inch. We have a reasonable chance (80%) of some precipitation on Wednesday, keep your fingers crossed. In the meantime, we do our best to keep the crops alive and growing. (more…)
Bell peppers belong to the nightshade (Solanaceae) family of plants, along with chili pepper, cayenne pepper, eggplant, tomatoes and potatoes (except sweet potatoes and yams). Their scientific name is Capsicum annuum. This scientific name, however, is used to refer not only to bell peppers, but also to wax peppers, cayenne peppers, chili peppers, and jalapeño peppers. (more…)