September 30, 2015
It may be Autumn now, but it has sure felt like Summer this past week! The weather has made it even harder to believe that we only have a few weeks left of our CSA season. Next week I will have … Continued
Chile Garlic Edamame
Cook edamame in the pods in salted boiling water until tender and bright green, 3-5 minutes; drain. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes and 2 sliced garlic cloves in a skillet over medium heat, 1 to … Continued
September 23, 2015
If you frequent the farmers markets, you may have noticed that fewer vendors are showing up each week. The season is beginning to wind down, and those that planted for early harvest are already finished. Fall and winter crops are being … Continued
Stewed Okra and Tomatoes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon pure chile powder, such as ancho Pinch of cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 pound okra, stemmed and sliced 1/2 … Continued
September 9, 2015
Happy Labor Day! I am thinking of our hard-working farmers today, who never get a day off. Thanks to all those around the world who are busy growing the foods that fill our bellies. I myself am hard at work … Continued
September 2, 2015
Happy September! Fall officially begins this month, and I was able to peak at a few of the fall crops ripening at Willowbrook Farm last week. Below you can take a look for yourself at some of the winter squash that will … Continued
Provencal Summer Vegetables
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 cups thinly sliced leeks, rinsed and well drained 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided 1/2 cup dry white wine 3 large tomatoes (about 1 … Continued
Pasta with tomatoes and mozzarella
1 garlic clove, halved 2 pounds tomatoes, chopped 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut or torn into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper 1 pound medium shell-shaped or other short pasta Rub the inside of a medium bowl with garlic; … Continued
August 26, 2015
Have you felt it? This past week I have noticed something in the air… a cool breeze lasting almost until midday. It might not seem like it, but Autumn is just around the corner, and the morning breezes I have enjoyed this … Continued
Cream of Sorrel Soup
INGREDIENTS: (Serves 4 or 6 as small starter soup) 1/3 Cup Minced Green or Yellow Onions 4 T Unsalted Butter – divided 3 to 4 Cups Packed Fresh Sorrel Leaves -washed, dried, and cut into thin strips 1/2 t Salt 3 T flour 5 … Continued