August 16, 2017
Does anybody else feel that first autumnal nip in the air? Maybe it’s just me, or perhaps it’s because my kids started school again last week, but it feels like fall is almost here. The occasional cool breeze and the … Continued
Garlic Parmesan Yellow Squash Chips
4 yellow squash (small to medium), sliced into 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch rounds 3 tablespoons olive oil salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste 1 cup panko crumbs 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon garlic powder cooking spray Serve with plain yogurt Preheat oven to 450. Line 3 baking … Continued
August 9, 2017
With all this rain the farmers really only have two things to say: weeds and bugs. As you well know, plants love the rain, including the weedy variety. At Whipstone Farm, the fields are too wet to cultivate by tractor, so … Continued
Sautéed Baby Bok Choy
2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil, like canola 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1 ½-inch piece ginger root, peeled and minced ¼ teaspoon red-pepper flakes, or to taste 4 bunches of baby bok choy, approximately 1½ pounds, cleaned, with the ends trimmed 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon chicken stock or water Toasted sesame … Continued
August 2, 2017
Hello everyone! It is great to be back in the Verde Valley and I am loving the monsoon rains. I am also so happy to be back in the thick of all this delicious summer produce. While I loved all the … Continued
Turnip and cabbage slaw with yogurt dressing
1 fat garlic clove 1 teaspoon plus 1 pinch kosher salt, more to taste ½ cup plain Greek yogurt ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Black pepper ½ head cabbage, cored and shredded (6 cups) 4 medium turnips (3/4 pound), peeled, and julienned or coarsely grated (2 cups) ¼ cup chopped dill Finely chop garlic. Sprinkle with … Continued
July 12, 2017
The rain has finally arrived and not a moment too soon! While our farmers rely on irrigation to keep their crops going, a little rain goes a long way. It doesn’t hurt that the cloud cover has cooled things down … Continued
Cavatelli with Beets and Swiss Chard
5 or 6 good-quality slices white bread 2 tablespoons chopped plus 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, plus 1 sprig 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to taste 8 ounce chilled fresh goat cheese, cut into 8 rounds (each 1/2 inch … Continued
July 5, 2017
Sorry for the delay everyone! I was up on the North Rim for the weekend and just returned to the world of internet connection. Have a wonderful Fourth of July! Meghan What’s in your basket – July 5th Beets – Whipstone … Continued
Pancetta- and Sesame-Coated Turnips
16 very thin pancetta slices (Italian bacon; about one 3-ounce package) 2 large turnips (each about 8 ounces), peeled, each cut into 8 wedges 1 large egg 1 1/2 cups sesame seeds (about 71/2 ounces) Vegetable oil (for deep-frying) Wrap … Continued