Baba Ganoush
Here’s a traditional baba ganoush recipe that goes great with chips, pita bread, or veggies. When you get it right, baba ganoush is smooth and luxurious, smoky, and savory. (more…)
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Summer Succotash
If you’re tired of traditional succotash, try this recipe from the “Simply Organic” by Jesse Ziff Cool. It deviates from the classic style of succotash by substituting green beans for lima beans, and adding hot peppers, cumin, and lime for a southwestern twist. (more…)
Farm News – August 7, 2023
Hi Folks! We have been scrambling today to get a lot of harvesting done and to batten down the hatches for the strong storms moving through the area. What was likely the strongest front just passed through and, while we received an inch of rain, we did not sustain any damage from wind or hail. Hallelujah! (more…)
Goat Cheese Spread in Roasted Pepper Cups
Whether you’re entertaining at home or bringing this dish to a potluck, this roasted goat cheese spread and garlic toast will leave your guests talking about how good it is! Found in Taste of Home Magazine, this recipe serves 8. (more…)
Farm News – July 31, 2023
Hello Everyone! I hope you are enjoying this beautiful weather as much as we are here on the farm. It is a real treat to have such mild temperatures, cool nights, and lower humidity in early August!
We have peppers for you this week and the tomatoes are coming in heavy now. We will have sweet corn for as many groups as the supply allows and take care of the rest next week. The first planting of summer squash is in decline and the second is just getting started. We are in a similar situation with the beans. We will make sure everyone gets both over the next 2 weeks. The beets will be arriving topless – I hope that’s not too shocking for you lol. (more…)
Classic Ukrainian Borscht
This recipe for classic Ukrainian borscht was found at Natasha’s Kitchen food blog. This recipe is meatless, but you can add in cubed beef, broth, and bones to add more flavor. This soup takes about 2 hours to cook everything completely, and serves 10-12 as a side.
Italian Turkey Soup
Turkey soup may be the end of the line for turkey leftovers, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be boring! Here’s a tasty soup recipe found on www.epicurious.com that’s made with all your favorite summer veggies: zucchini, pepper, onion, carrot, and garlic. Enjoy! Serves 4. (more…)
Farm News – July 24, 2023
Hello Folks! There are no major meteorological complaints to be lodged for this past week – the excessive rainfall has abated, at least for now. There will be some scorching hot days this week, but nothing like what the southern and western US has seen in recent days. The fields have dried out enough to allow us to move ahead with our planting. I am direct seeding beans and herbs, and my crew have been busy planting more cucumbers and summer squash as well as thousands of brassica family plants for the fall harvest. (more…)
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is a highly modified form of cabbage in the mustard family (Brassicaceae), grown for its edible masses of partially developed flower structures and fleshy stalks. alongside its well-known counterparts of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, and radishes. (more…)