Lavender Scones

Lavender Scones

Lavender Scones

Lavender Scones

(You may remember back a few weeks Lavender was thought to be the herb in our shares.  I am happy to say that it will be in our shares this week!) This week the shares will have the lavender plant!  Lavender is a favorite for many gardeners.  Some of you will just enjoy the lavender… Read More »

(You may remember back a few weeks Lavender was thought to be the herb in our shares.  I am happy to say that it will be in our shares this week!) This week the shares will have the lavender plant!  Lavender is a favorite for many gardeners.  Some of you will just enjoy the lavender… Read More »

Cauliflower Pilaf

Cauliflower Pilaf

Cauliflower Pilaf

Cauliflower Pilaf

Many Thanks to Nadia Karden for sharing this recipe.   She is part of the chapter that produces their own handout each week.  She sent this to me and with all of the cauliflower around I thought it would be great to share with all of you.  This sounds like a family recipe, one that is… Read More »

Many Thanks to Nadia Karden for sharing this recipe.   She is part of the chapter that produces their own handout each week.  She sent this to me and with all of the cauliflower around I thought it would be great to share with all of you.  This sounds like a family recipe, one that is… Read More »

Cheesy Zucchini Crisps

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Cheesy Zucchini Crisps

Cheesy Zucchini Crisps

Zucchini/summer squash will be in shares this week in different colors and shapes.  They are really all the same in taste, storage, & method of preparation.  Try to use the zucchini within 4-5 days.  Keep it wrapped in the refrigerator.  Be sure to check the recipe index for ideas from past seasons 1/3 cup cornflake… Read More »

Zucchini/summer squash will be in shares this week in different colors and shapes.  They are really all the same in taste, storage, & method of preparation.  Try to use the zucchini within 4-5 days.  Keep it wrapped in the refrigerator.  Be sure to check the recipe index for ideas from past seasons 1/3 cup cornflake… Read More »

Roasted Beet Hummus

Roasted Beet Hummus

Roasted Beet Hummus

Roasted Beet Hummus

This recipe was sent to me by Jennifer who is responsible for all of the beautiful pictures on the web-site and all of the farm information that is posted on the social networks and from Sam our Farm Steward. 2 small or 1 medium sized red beet, roasted, peeled and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced… Read More »

This recipe was sent to me by Jennifer who is responsible for all of the beautiful pictures on the web-site and all of the farm information that is posted on the social networks and from Sam our Farm Steward. 2 small or 1 medium sized red beet, roasted, peeled and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced… Read More »

Roasted Romanesco Broccoli with Chickpeas & Olives

Roasted Romanesco Broccoli with Chickpeas & Olives

Roasted Romanesco Broccoli with Chickpeas & Olives

Roasted Romanesco Broccoli with Chickpeas & Olives

Romanesco Broccoli can be used in any way that you would use broccoli or cauliflower. If I am having a dinner party I have used Romanesque broccoli as part of the centerpiece before I cook with it.  It looks beautiful with apples both green and red around it and it does become a conversation piece… Read More »

Romanesco Broccoli can be used in any way that you would use broccoli or cauliflower. If I am having a dinner party I have used Romanesque broccoli as part of the centerpiece before I cook with it.  It looks beautiful with apples both green and red around it and it does become a conversation piece… Read More »

Broccoli Fried Rice

Broccoli Fried Rice

Broccoli Fried Rice

Broccoli Fried Rice

4 cups cooked rice 4 Tbsp. canola oil 1 cup onion, chopped 2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 cups broccoli, chopped 1 cup sweet peppers, chopped 1 cup zucchini, chopped 1 cup snap beans, chopped 1 Tbsp. butter 1-2 eggs 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 Tbsp. Thai fish sauce 1 Tbsp. sesame oil Cilantro for garnish… Read More »

4 cups cooked rice 4 Tbsp. canola oil 1 cup onion, chopped 2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 cups broccoli, chopped 1 cup sweet peppers, chopped 1 cup zucchini, chopped 1 cup snap beans, chopped 1 Tbsp. butter 1-2 eggs 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 Tbsp. Thai fish sauce 1 Tbsp. sesame oil Cilantro for garnish… Read More »

Strawberry and Lemon Trifle

Strawberry and Lemon Trifle

Strawberry and Lemon Trifle

Strawberry and Lemon Trifle

A few weeks ago I had my classes bake a lemon sheet cake.  We prepared lemon curd and a lemon drizzle icing.  The lesson was to cut the cakes using biscuit cutters and then layer to create “tiny” layer cakes that were then decorated.  There were pieces of lemon cake left along with lemon curd.… Read More »

A few weeks ago I had my classes bake a lemon sheet cake.  We prepared lemon curd and a lemon drizzle icing.  The lesson was to cut the cakes using biscuit cutters and then layer to create “tiny” layer cakes that were then decorated.  There were pieces of lemon cake left along with lemon curd.… Read More »

Kohlrabi Pancakes

Kohlrabi Pancakes

Kohlrabi Pancakes

Kohlrabi Pancakes

2 small purple or green kohlrabi, peeled and trimmed of woody bits 1/2 small onion, very finely chopped or grated on the large holes of a box grater 1/2 small green chili, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped or 1⁄4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional) 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 – 1/2  cup (or more)… Read More »

2 small purple or green kohlrabi, peeled and trimmed of woody bits 1/2 small onion, very finely chopped or grated on the large holes of a box grater 1/2 small green chili, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped or 1⁄4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional) 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 – 1/2  cup (or more)… Read More »

Beets with Couscous, Mint and Almond

Beets with Couscous, Mint and Almond

Beets with Couscous, Mint and Almond

Beets with Couscous, Mint and Almond

Since we had beets again I thought that I would include this recipe.  This is a  part of the week’s collection from our member Michelle Kelts, CSA member and Chapter Host. 1 pound halved peeled beets 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons water 1/3 cup couscous 2 tablespoons minced shallots 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2… Read More »

Since we had beets again I thought that I would include this recipe.  This is a  part of the week’s collection from our member Michelle Kelts, CSA member and Chapter Host. 1 pound halved peeled beets 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons water 1/3 cup couscous 2 tablespoons minced shallots 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2… Read More »

KOHLRABI SIAM CHOPPED SALAD

KOHLRABI SIAM CHOPPED SALAD

KOHLRABI SIAM CHOPPED SALAD

KOHLRABI SIAM CHOPPED SALAD

Kohlrabi is new to some of you. Like radishes and beets, cut the leaves from the vegetable so that they won’t continue to draw moisture. The leaves are edible, use them in soup or stir fry. My favorite way to eat kohlrabi is raw. Just peel and slice thin with a little sprinkle of salt… Read More »

Kohlrabi is new to some of you. Like radishes and beets, cut the leaves from the vegetable so that they won’t continue to draw moisture. The leaves are edible, use them in soup or stir fry. My favorite way to eat kohlrabi is raw. Just peel and slice thin with a little sprinkle of salt… Read More »

Chive blossom Vinegar

Chive blossom Vinegar

Chive blossom Vinegar

Chive blossom Vinegar

Chive blossoms smell ever so gently of onion and when steeped for a week or two, they give both that fragrance and their light purple color over to the vinegar. The actual process is so easy that you don’t need an actual recipe. Pick a generous number of chive blossoms. Soak them in cool water… Read More »

Chive blossoms smell ever so gently of onion and when steeped for a week or two, they give both that fragrance and their light purple color over to the vinegar. The actual process is so easy that you don’t need an actual recipe. Pick a generous number of chive blossoms. Soak them in cool water… Read More »

Dandelion Mushroom Calzone

Dandelion Mushroom Calzone

Dandelion Mushroom Calzone

Dandelion Mushroom Calzone

This recipe would work with many of the spring greens that we find in our shares. 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided 1⁄4 pound mushrooms (button, shiitake or baby bella), sliced 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 bunch dandelion greens, washed and dried, stems removed Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 pound pizza… Read More »

This recipe would work with many of the spring greens that we find in our shares. 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided 1⁄4 pound mushrooms (button, shiitake or baby bella), sliced 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 bunch dandelion greens, washed and dried, stems removed Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 pound pizza… Read More »