July 12, 2023
The heat has been pretty intense this week, so I want to give a big shout out to all the local farmers planting, harvesting, weeding, washing, and prepping the produce that feeds so many. Farming is a hard enough job … Continued
Roasted kohlrabi with parmesan
Peel 6 kohlrabi and cut into 1-inch wedges; toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and a pinch of cayenne on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast at 450 degrees F, stirring every 10 minutes, until tender and … Continued
July 5, 2023
I am having computer difficulties this week, so I will keep it brief. In addition to the delicious produce from Willowbrook and Whipstone Farms, this week we have Shiro plums from Marilyn’s Orchard. Marilyn and Steve Meyer have an orchard … Continued
June 28, 2023
Although summer is officially here and temperatures are set to finally break 100 degrees, there was a freeze at Whipstone Farm last week! Luckily nothing was a total loss, as the crops that received most of the damage can recover easily. Pepper … Continued
Collards with garlic and summer squash
2 bunches collard greens 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons garlic, minced 1-2 summer squash, diced Salt Shredded parmesan cheese Trim stems of collard greens, keeping leaves whole. If necessary, trim the large vein of the stem (in … Continued
June 21, 2023
Happy first week of summer! The weather finally seems to be catching up with the calendar and the temps are rising. The crops are starting to change as well. This week we add chioggia beets – known for their peppermint candy stripes … Continued
Roasted beet and turnip salad
4 or 5 beets and/or turnips, greens removed and saved for another use Olive Oil 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar Salt and Pepper 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh dill or mint 1/2 cup walnuts, roasted Feta or gorgonzola cheese (optional) Preheat … Continued
June 14, 2023
We are enjoying the mildest June in my memory, and I’m sure our farmers are grateful to have a reprieve from the typical searing June heat. The plants surely are as well. This week we have more spring greens and … Continued
Carrot and purple daikon radish salad
½ large purple daikon radish, sliced thin and cut into strips 2 to 3 carrots – sliced into matchsticks 1 to 2 green onions, green and white parts, sliced thin 2 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 … Continued
Kohlrabi with garlic scapes
1 medium-large kohlrabi (bulb and greens) about 10 garlic scapes (about 12-15 inches long each) 1/2 cup neutral oil (I use canola) kosher salt Cut the kohlrabi bulb off the rest of the plant. Use a good paring knife to … Continued