All the news that's fit to eat
by Judith Redmond of Full Belly Farm, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop I was recently in Detroit for a food and farming policy meeting. While there, our group took a field trip to meet local leaders in the urban gardening and farm to school movement. On the way, looking out the windows of the bus, we [...]
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 bunch lemon verbena Water to cover Sweetener (optional) PREPARATION Rinse lemon verbena and place in a large pot, reserving a few leaves for garnish. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, turn off and allow to steep and cool. Can be boiled [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Adapted from smittenkitchen.com, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 3 cups chopped broccoli (including peeled stems) 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup flour 1/3 cup grated hard cheese 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped Salt, pepper and red chili flakes to taste Butter or other high-heat oil for cooking PREPARATION Steam broccoli in steamer basket [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Recipe courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 large or 2 small bulbs fennel, trimmed and thinly sliced 4 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) 3/4 teaspoon ground dried coriander 1/4 teaspoon salt PREPARATION Toss sliced carrots and fennel. In a separate bowl, mix [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Recipe by Christopher A. West, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 bunch kale or other green, stemmed and chopped in 1/2 inch strips 3 oz Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced 3 eggs 3.5 oz walnuts 1 tablespoon Spice Mix (1 teaspoon Paprika, 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne, 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon, [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Adapted from allrecipes.com INGREDIENTS 2 cups fresh broccoli florets 1 cup diced carrots 1 cup diced celery (optional 1 cup chopped onion 4 teaspoons butter 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup chicken broth Salt and pepper to taste PREPARATION In a large skillet, sauté the carrots, celery, and onion in 3 teaspoons butter [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
by Jeff Main of Good Humus Farm, Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop With the passing of the equinox a few weeks ago, and all the warmth and wetness of the last week or so, everything on the farm has finally decided that it will go with: It’s Spring! And with that decision by all [...]
Recipe courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 pound of new potatoes, gently cleaned, cut in half or quarters 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped 1-2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, bruised and chopped 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Pepper to taste PREPARATION Preheat oven to 425°F. Put potatoes in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
The farm is so alive during this time of year! Everywhere you turn, it seems like something new is blooming, growing or coming to life. Though the hot summer seems to be racing towards us, with harvests of tomatoes, melons and squash coming soon, everyone seems to be totally rejuvenated by the bright green hills [...]
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1- 1 1/2 bunches green asparagus 1 bunch arugula Parmesan cheese, cut in 1-inch super thin strips Extra Kalamata olives chopped Lime PREPARATION Blanche the asparagus (about 90 seconds). Grill asparagus over low heat on the grill or grill-like surface. Blanche the arugula and blend it with olive [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
By Reed Adam, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop On a warm June day, the aroma from field of sweet peas behind the T and Y Strawberry Patch, located just west of Woodland on Highway 16, is overpowering, providing a sensory counterpoint to the stunning display of the flowers themselves: a sea of whites, reds, [...]
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Sugar snap peas are a sweet, crunchy snack, just as they are! The shells and all can be eaten, end to end. You can pop them in your lunch or keep them at your desk for mid-afternoon munching. Here are some other options for enjoying this spring treat: Put [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Although cilantro is often eaten with summer crops like tomatoes, it is a cool season crop available from the Capay Valley in the spring. It goes especially well with lemon or lime juice, Mexican dishes and pan-Asian food. Here are a few ways to enjoy this fresh green herb. [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
By Judith Redmond of Full Belly Farm, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Years ago, when European lords and ladies were interested in botany and agriculture, greenhouses were elaborate, beautiful buildings covered with glass and full of complicated heating, cooling and lighting equipment. If these grand greenhouses at Kew Gardens or the Palace of Versailles form [...]
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Cippolini onions are an excellent variety of onion for roasting or grilling, as they are extra sweet when cooked or caramelized. INGREDIENTS Spring cippolini onions, green trimmed off 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon dried thyme salt to taste PREPARATION Preheat oven to [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Adapted from David Lebovitz’s blog at davidlebovitz.com; courtesy of Riverdog Farm & Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 3/4 bunch dandelion greens, rinsed and stems trimmed 1/2 cup olive oil 2-3 green garlic bulbs, with the tough green leaves and roots cut off 3 tablespoons walnuts, lightly toasted 3/4 tsp sea salt 1 1/4 oz Parmesan [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 large bunch asparagus, cut in 1″ lengths 2 tablespoons + 1/4 cup olive oil salt and pepper to taste 3/4 lb uncooked penne or other pasta shape 2 green or spring onions, chopped 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and trimmed [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
From Full Belly Farm, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop This week we wanted to let folks learn a little bit more about the people who work at Full Belly Farm, so we interviewed one of the crew members who irrigates the crops, Arturo Gaxiola. Full Belly: First, please tell me a bit about your job [...]
Adapted from Sunny Sky Farms, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 lb turnips salt & pepper 1/4 cup butter 1 teaspoon fresh chives or finely chopped spring onion greens 3 eggs 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil PREPARATION Grate the turnips coarsely, no need to peel. Soak in [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 4 chioggia beets, with 1 inch of stems 2 tablespoons fresh onion greens, finely chopped 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar (or other vinegar) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon grated orange zest 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup olive oil PREPARATION Cover beets in water [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 bunch beets, greens removed 2 navel or blood oranges, peeled and sliced in rounds 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced (optional) 2 tablespoons vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard PREPARATION Trim and scrub the beets, place them in a [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
From Full Belly Farm, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop March 18, 2013 Saturday March 16 was a banner day at Full Belly Farm: one of the earliest days in recent years that we were able to plant our first tomatoes. A crew of 8 carefully transplanted the tomatoes from their warm safe spot in the [...]
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 bunch kale, stems and ribs removed Salt and freshly milled pepper 1 small onion, finely diced 3/4 tablespoon olive oil 1 plump garlic clove, minced Pinch red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary 1/4 cup dry white wine 2/3 cup cooked cannellini, rinsed well if canned Freshly grated [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 prepared, baked pie crust in a 9-inch pan 2 tablespoons butter 3/4 lb ounces asparagus, chopped 1/2 bunch spinach, trimmed and rinsed OR 3 cups loose spinach 1/2 teaspoon salt (divided) 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 ounces feta or other soft cheese 3 large eggs [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 4 servings (8 ounce) your favorite whole wheat, soba, or rice noodle 1 bunch spinach, chard, beet, or radish greens roughly chopped 1/2 pound radishes, sliced thinly in rounds 1/2 cup black or white sesame seeds Fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional) 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari 3 [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
by Paul Muller of Full Belly Farm, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop There is an eye with which we experience the world, an interaction between the object perceived and the observer. Often times two people looking at the same object or event can see very different things. It is a Confucius-like allusion that could be [...]
Recipe Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 bunch collard greens, chopped 1 spring onion, tip to tip, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 green chile, chopped (optional) 1 dried red chile, broken OR 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger OR a pinch of dried ginger 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Recipe Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil l medium celery root, diced 1/2 onion, diced 1 cup wild rice 2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 cups broth salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins PREPARATION Heat oil in skillet, add celery root and onion and sauté until [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil .75- 1 lb Spanish radishes, cut in 1/4 inch cubes 1 small onion diced 1/4 cup rice wine or white wine vinegar 1/4 cup water 2 teaspoons honey PREPARATION Sauté onion and radishes in 1 tablespoon oil for 2 minutes. Add vinegar [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 bunch chopped green garlic, white and green parts 1 lb bok choy or other Asian green, rinsed, quartered and chopped (depending on size) 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil Salt to taste 1/2 cup chopped almonds PREPARATION Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
By Jeff Main of Good Humus Produce,courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop How many stories have we read about in the last five years about people around the country eating spinach, strawberries, salad mix, cantaloupe in various states, farms organic or not organic that have caused sickness to the extreme of dying from eating these [...]
Recipe Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 bunch arugula, washed and chopped 2 murcott mandarins peeled & sectioned 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or other vinegar of choice 2 teaspoons honey 1/3 cup chopped almonds or walnuts 2 oz feta cheese (optional) 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS Up to 6 lbs beets, potato, sweet potato, celery root, turnips, carrots rutabaga or other root veggies, sliced in 1/2 inch pieces 3 tablespoons butter, melted 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 1/2 teaspoons thyme 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced PREPARATION In a [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Adapted from sarahscucinabella.com, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 2 cups grated daikon radish 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar 2 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon sweet rice wine (optional) Optional: crushed peanuts PREPARATION Place the daikon in strainer, sprinkle with salt and mix. Let sit for 30 minutes, squeeze out [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 – 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 stalks green garlic (green and white parts), chopped salt to taste 2 slices prosciutto, sliced (optional) 1 bunch swiss chard or mustard greens, chopped freshly ground black pepper fresh lemon juice PREPARATION Heat oil over medium heat, add green garlic and [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
As the weather warms and dries a little in February and March, it’s easy to think that spring has arrived and therefore the warm weather crops should be close behind. But the delay from the green house or the field to your FarmShare is 2- 3 months or more. Some of the leanest months for [...]
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 bunch of baby fennel bulbs, trimmed, some fronds reserved 2 navel oranges or tangelos peeled and sliced in rounds 1/2 lb spinach or salad greens, rinsed & stemmed 3 Tablespoons olive oil 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar PREPARATION Combine greens, fennel and citrus in a salad bowl. Distribute [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
By FarmShares member Martha Slater, Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 red kuri squash 1 cup white sugar 2 cup hot milk 1 tablespoon melted butter 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 3 eggs pinch of salt PREPARATION Halve the squash and remove the seeds, put it back together and wrap [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 bunch tokyo turnips with greens about 2 tablespoons olive oil sea salt pepper PREPARATION Cut greens from turnip necks, rinse and set aside. Pare necks and scrub turnips. Set turnips in steaming basket over boiling water and arrange greens over them. Cover and steam until turnips are [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Although cilantro is often eaten in salsas with summer crops like tomatoes, it is a cool season crop available in the spring. It goes especially well with lemon or lime juice, many Central and South American dishes and pan-Asian food. Here are a few ways to enjoy this fresh [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon sesame or other high-heat oil; butter works as well 2 cloves of garlic, diced 1 teaspoon dried ground ginger or 1″ of fresh ginger finely grated 1 bunch Asian greens such as Mei Qing Choy, trimmed & chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce PREPARATION [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 – 2 lbs. winter squash 5 cups chicken broth or water 1 cup dry white cooking wine 1 medium leek, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 cup Arborio rice 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 5 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoon chopped [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Recipe Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 pound pancetta or bacon (optional) 1 small yellow or white onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh sage, minced OR 1 teaspoon dried sage 1 cup farro or barley 1/2 lb. cabbage, cored and coarsely chopped 2 [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Although cilantro is often eaten with summer crops like tomatoes, it is a cool season crop available from the Capay Valley in the fall, winter and spring. It goes especially well with lemon or lime juice, Mexican dishes, and pan-Asian food. Here are a few ways to enjoy this [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 4 cloves of garlic, minced 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese salt and black pepper to taste 1/4 bunch parsley, chopped (optional) PREPARATION Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Toss cauliflower with olive oil, salt pepper, and garlic. Place [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Adapted from ‘Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone’ by Deborah Madison , courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 winter squash 1/4 cup olive oil 6 cloves garlic, shucked 2 tablespoons chopped, dried sage leaves 2 onions, diced 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 2 quarts water or broth of choice Fresh chopped parsley, chives or other green [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 2 medium (or 3 small) beets, peeled, shredded 4 large carrots, shredded 1 apple, shredded 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional) 3 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons apple cider or other vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil Salt to taste PREPARATION Toss shredded apple, carrot, beet and parsley together in [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
By Judith Redmond, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Our refrigerator offers leftovers, several days after our Thanksgiving feast. We’re still enjoying roasted vegetables, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie. But this isn’t altogether unfamiliar – our Thanksgiving feast is only different in terms of scale – the farm always provides such abundant quantities of food [...]
From the Best Ever Three & Four Ingredient Cookbook, Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 11 oz (-2ish cups) of couscous 2 leeks, sliced 7 oz mature Cheddar or Monterey Jack, grated 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil salt and ground black pepper PREPARATION Put the couscous in a large heatproof bowl and pour over [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1-2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 lb broccoli, cut into spears 1/3 cup dry white wine 1/2 tablespoon hot red pepper flakes Grated zest of 1/2 lemon PREPARATION In a 10- to 12-inch sauté pan, heat the olive oil with the garlic over [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop The Fiddler’s Green is a place first described in 18th century Irish sailing lore. The Fiddler’s Green is utopia where all your desires are met; where the grog never runs dry and the tobacco pipes are always full. Farmer Jim Eldon is one of the lucky ones to stumble [...]
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1-2 bunches broccoli, flowers separated from peeled stems, chopped 2 cups mixed veggies such as mushrooms, sliced radishes and/or chopped cabbage 3 large cloves garlic 2 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon sesame oil (or other high-heat oil) 1/4 cup sesame [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Although the Capay Valley is increasingly known for it’s amazing fruit and vegetable farms, there are other projects and crops worth noting! These three made it into several local newsletters recently, along with a little Capay Valley history. Organic Indigo From Riverdog Farm We are growing a ½ acre experimental [...]
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 bunch of turnips, scrubbed trimmed & sliced in 1/4″ rounds 1/2 cup rice or white vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt + more to taste water to cover 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted (optional) PREPARATION If turnips are tough, peel before slicing. Combine sugar, salt and vinegar [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 butternut squash (about 1.5 lbs), peeled, halved, seeded & cut into chunks 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, diced 2 cups broth or water 1 tablespoon butter or peanut oil 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 2 teaspoon dried ground ginger [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
By Jeff Main for Good Humus Produce, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Waiting for Rain. It’s been a long six months since we felt rain on our faces. The last rain was in April, mid-spring really, and now it is mid-Autumn, with a long, long summer just passed. That is a long stretch without [...]
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 pomegranate 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, chopped 4 loose cups spinach leaves or other salad green 2 oz feta cheese, crumbled (optional) 2-3 tablespoons homemade vinaigrette dressing of choice PREPARATION Cut pomegranate in half, score skin, hold over a bowl and hit outside with wooden spoon or spatula [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Adapted from Urban Italian by Andrew Carmellini and Gwen Hyman of Good Humus Produce, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 Spaghetti squash, halved and seeded Salt and pepper to taste 5 tablespoons butter 1 bunch of fresh sage or 1 tablespoon dried 1/2 cup shelled walnuts, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino cheese PREPARATION [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
by Jeff Main of Good Humus Produce, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop OK. Can we finally stop and say summer is finished? We have crossed what we assume is the finish line still standing, wobbly and exhausted. Looking around, we notice that we have crossed several starting lines while approaching this finish. The muddy [...]
INGREDIENTS 3 Tablespoons butter 1 lb turnips, trimmed, peeled, halved, cut into 1/4-inch wedges 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced 2 cups vegetable stock 1 bunch raw kale 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup raisins PREPARATION Melt butter in braising pan on medium; add turnips. Cook 10 min, stirring occasionally, until golden [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
By Rawley Johnson of Full Belly Farm, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop October is my favorite month on the farm because of its in-betweenness. The weather is not so extremely hot anymore but not so extremely cold yet either. The first rains freshen and green up the parched dry ground, but spares us the [...]
Recipe by FarmShares member Martha Slater, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 sugar pie pumpkin 1 cup white sugar 2 cups hot milk 1 tablespoon melted butter 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 3 eggs pinch of salt PREPARATION Halve the squash and remove the seeds, put it back together and wrap it tightly [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 bunch collard greens 2 cups chopped leeks (white & light green parts only) or 1 onion, chopped finely 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil 4 cups water or broth 1 teaspoon sugar or honey 2 to 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 1/2 (or more) teaspoon of hot pepper [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Recipe from Full Belly Farm, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 – 4 pounds of butternut squash 1 cup of Parmesan or mild Cheddar cheese, grated 1 1/2 cups milk or cream 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped INGREDIENTS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously butter a [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS Padron peppers Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt to taste PREPARATION Clean the peppers with the damp cloth and then dry them completely. Leave them intact – don’t remove the stalk. Shallow or deep fry, a few at a time, turning them as the skin starts to puff. Once [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 6-8 carrots 1/2 – 1 lemon, juiced 1/2 teaspoon each ground coriander , cumin, and salt PREPARATION Halve carrots lengthwise, slice moderately thin (about 1/4-inch) and cut into 1-inch strips. Toss with other ingredients and season to taste. Serves 4. Prep time, 15 mins.
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
By Hallie Muller of Full Belly Farm, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Twenty five years ago the Hoes Down Harvest Festival at Full Belly Farm started as a seed with the intent of bringing people out to the country, creating a memorable time and at the same time planting in their heads the significance [...]
Recipe by Becky Vayo, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 2 sweet dumpling squashes (roughly 1-2 lbs) cut lengthwise and seeds removed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup sweet pepper, diced 1/4 cup red onion, diced 1 clove garlic 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup currants or raisins 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Recipe courtesy of Annie Main at Good Humus Produce, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 3 medium unpeeled garlic cloves 1 cup nuts: walnuts, almonds or any other nut 1/4 cup packed fresh parsley leaves, washed and dried 7 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese PREPARATION Toast garlic in small dry skillet over [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 2 Flamingo sweet peppers, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch cubes 2-3 pickling cucumbers, thinly sliced 1 ripe medium tomato, cut into 1/4 inch cubes 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to taste PREPARATION Combine all the ingredients in [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 2 red onions, peeled and sliced in rounds 1 cup white vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt PREPARATION Blanch red onions in boiling water for 2 minutes and drain. In a separate saucepan heat vinegar, sugar and salt until fully dissolved. Transfer the onions into the vinegar [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop 8/6/12 The mystery white peach orchard was so prolific – both high yielding by sheer number of fruit but also by size – this year that we are sun-drying some of them this week. They ripen quickly off the tree and have to be picked firm to prevent bruising. [...]
Modified from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1-1 1/2 lbs eggplant 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) Salt and freshly milled pepper 4 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped 2-3 oz feta cheese 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano PREPARATION Preheat the oven to 375°F. Slice eggplant [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Adapted from Cucina Rustica by Viana La Place and Evan Kleiman, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 lb fresh zucchini 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoon grated romano cheese salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 5 large basil leaves, torn PREPARATION Wash the zucchini and [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Adapted from Bon Appetite magazine, Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup peanut oil 1/2 lb Japanese Eggplant unpeeled, cut into 3-inch-long, 1/2-inch-wide strips 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed 4 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger 2 teaspoons yellow miso, mixed with 1/3 cup water 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 pint of fresh figs 1/4 cup soft fresh goat cheese 1/4 cup honey 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper PREPARATION Combine honey and pepper in small container; stir to blend. Starting at the stem end, cut each fig into quarters, stopping 1/2 inch from bottom to leave [...]
Ingredients for this recipe were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome box. Order yours today! www.fruitguys.com
