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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 [...]
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A sunburst of yellow. This melon’s skin is tender – so handle with care. Peel with peeler, slice and remove seeds from cavity, cut into thin slices. Superbly refreshing. Not the same melon used for bitter melon soup — this one is sweet.
The Black Radish or Spanish Radish is known as Gros Noir d ‘Hiver (big black winter) in French – as this radish is a winter variety. Black skin and hot white flesh – yowza!
Tuscan’s curly, almost blue dark green leaves are full of hi-octane kale power. Trim the leafy part away from stems for tender greens. Chop the stems for sauté or use in soup stock.
Not a butternut variety, but closer to a cupcake shaped Acorn squash. The yellow-orange flesh is the prime indicator that this fine heirloom is packed with Vitamin A and sweet nutty flavor.
Curvaceous! Lovely Butternut can be roasted to add depth and toastiness to soups or purees. Cut squash in half & scoop out the seeds. Lightly oil the cut side, place it cut side down on a cookie sheet or pan, tuck a few garlic cloves inside and bake ’til tender.
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 [...]
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Jumet is a town in Brussels, and this pear beauty was the belle of the ball. European style pears like the Belle de Jumet are sweet with a buttery texture.
Bacon is known as adult candy – hard to resist. Bacon avocados are smooth, light avocados that are also hard to resist and a great alternative to a BLT – an ALT.
From the same plant that gives us mustard seeds, antioxidant-rich mustard greens help lower cholesterol and are off the charts in vitamins A and K. Often described as “spunky” or “piquant”, mustard greens will jazz up any work-a-day stir fry into a Duke Ellington Saturday Night Function!
For use as a side dish (delicious with a little salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese), or in soups, pies, breads, muffins, ravioli, and more! 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Remove stem, cut squash in half, and scrape out seeds. 3. Place squash cut-side-down on a lightly oiled cookie sheet. 4. Roast for 20 [...]
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Roasted beets may be served hot or cold. They’re delicious salads, combined with other root veggies, or pureed for soups. Heat oven to 375°F. Rinse beets well and trim off any leafy tops (which are also edible). Wrap beets in foil and place on middle rack in oven. Roast until beets are tender and easily pierced [...]
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A hybrid of the Clementine and Orlando tangelo, the Ambersweet is practically seedless. A bit of an oddball, this citrus can be more pyramid than sphere, with pebbly, easy-to-peel skin.
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 [...]
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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 [...]
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Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 3 cups cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans), canned or fresh 1 grapefruit, supremed (see Cook’s note) 1/2 cup basil, chiffoned 1 fennel bulb, sliced (see Cook’s note) 1/3 cup shallot, minced Dressing: 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to taste [...]
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Celery root, or celeriac, is a very versatile and edible root. After washing and peeling, here are a few of our favorite uses for this flavorful veggie: Slice thinly and use in gratins as you would potatoes. Slice extra-thin, coat lightly with oil, sprinkle with salt, and bake at 350°F until golden brown to make [...]
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Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 3 small or 2 large beets, roasted and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (see Cook’s note) 2 medium apples, cored and thinly sliced 2 medium carrots, shredded Salad greens (optional) Dressing: 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, or balsamic vinegar (more or less to taste) 1 [...]
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Fingerlings are a variety of heirloom potato. Their oblong shape and tender skin lend themselves well for use un-peeled in roasted, braised, and sautéed dishes.
This unprepossessing egg-shaped veggie is a rutabaga disguised as a turnip. 1900s Vermont turnip farmer John Gilfeather discovered this veggie gold and worked hard at protecting his namesake variety. He never let a Gilfeather “turnip” leave his farm with roots or leaves intact lest someone propagate them for themselves. Even 100 years after his death [...]
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 4–6 cups assorted root veggies (turnips, radishes, carrots, parsnips, potatoes, yams, etc.), sliced in diagonal chunks or wedges of around the same size 1 onion, sliced in eighths (optional) 2–3 garlic cloves, minced (optional) Olive oil Salt and pepper to taste PREPARATION Preheat oven to 425°F. Very lightly coat the [...]
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Recipe by Delilah’s Farm for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS Filling: 2 cups apples, peeled and cored, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 cup turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or orange juice 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest or orange zest 1/2 cup brown sugar (white is fine, but brown tastes [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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A preview of what regional farms will be harvesting in the coming month, from The FruitGuys produce buyers. To see what’s being delivered this week, visit fruitguys.com/mix and choose your region or enter your zip code. WEST Happy Chinese New Year! We are celebrating citrus season with organic Pixies from Beck Grove and Murcotts from [...]
WEST Food Crafting with Citrus San Francisco, CA Feb 23 Green Living Workshop Santa Monica, CA begins March 12 Quest for Sustainable Oceans Berkeley, CA March 21 EAST New Year Chinatown Walking Tour New York, NY Feb 23 Intro to Rain Gardens Glenside, PA Feb 23 Citizen Tree-Planter Qualifying Course Washington, DC March 2 CENTRAL/MIDWEST [...]
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 [...]
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By Heidi Lewis Play-by-play announcer, Joe, and his trusty color commentator, Bo, stand on the sidelines of Time. Joe: “Well, Bo, here we are again—another spin of the zodiac. This is exciting! Children clutching bright red envelopes, piles of mandarins brightening up the place, and concussions of firecrackers sound like applause greeting the Year of [...]
Recipe by Non-Reactive Pan, clarosouthwick.com/blog INGREDIENTS 1 bunch hearty greens, well washed (kale, chard, collards, beet greens, mature spinach, etc.), around 6–8 cups roughly chopped or torn 1/2 cup red wine 1/4 cup veggie broth 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced, and/or 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2–3 cups potatoes or sweet potatoes, [...]
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The first of the citrus season, Hamlin are an important juice orange, great cut into slices (or smiles). This improved variety from the Azores Islands was imported by Thomas Rivers in 1865.
This sweet-tasting, juicy tuber is traditionally grown in South America. Although not related, it is similar in flavor and texture to jicama (only sweeter) and is longer and thinner (average size is 5–6 inches long by 2–3 inches wide). It can be eaten raw or cooked and is generally peeled. Try it baked and mashed [...]
Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced 1 cup carrots, grated 1 cup mild radish (such as daikon or watermelon radish), yacon root, jicama, and/or crisp apple, sliced into matchsticks (peel jicama/yacon root) 1 cup orange, cara cara, grapefruit, or other sweet citrus, supremed (see Cook’s note) 1/4 cup [...]
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Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS Potatoes (regular or sweet), well scrubbed Butter or vegetable oil Salt and pepper (See Cook’s note for extras) PREPARATION Grate potatoes with a food processor or by hand. Using dish towels or paper towels, squeeze excess moisture out of grated potatoes. (To remove excess starch, grated potatoes can also be [...]
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Ginger is a powerful tuber that can be used as a medicine or zesty spice. There is a Chinese saying: “the older the ginger, the more it bites”. Peel the thin skin with the tip of a teaspoon. It can be used in teas to help with colds and congestion, and it is a zesty addition [...]
Cubanelle Peppers Your salsa couldn’t get more authentic unless you had Tito Puente cut the Cubanelle Pepper himself while doing the salsa. These sweet peppers are admired for their thin flesh and used in Puerto Rican cuisine.
Daisy is an American tangerine. Named after a pretty girl, sweet as can be with orange skin and full of Vitamin C to give you a boost for the cold season as well.
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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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Fava leaves, or greens, come from the same plant as fava beans. The tender, young leaves are harvested in the weeks before the beans mature. These succulent greens have a texture reminiscent of spinach but are slightly heartier and sweeter with buttery and earthy notes, similar to fava beans.
By Heidi Lewis Celery root, or celeriac, has a long growing season, although it flourishes in the winter cold. Great chefs worldwide consider it the quintessential winter vegetable—it is prized for its delicate flavor. Its outward appearance, however, is not quite as delicate. Once you’ve peeled this knobby, lumpy bulb to reveal the gleaming-white orb [...]
Recipe by Delilah’s Farm for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon honey 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup celery root, peeled and cut in 1-inch dice 1 cup potato, sweet potato (peeled), and/or fennel bulb, cut into 1-inch dice 1 [...]
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Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 celery root, peeled, sliced in half, cut into 1/2-inch slices widthwise 1 rutabaga, peeled, cut in half, then into 1/2-inch thick slices 1 red beet, peeled, cut in half, then into 1/2-inch thick slices 3 shallots, cut in half, then into 1/2-inch thick slices 2 cloves [...]
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Adapted from simplyrecipes.com INGREDIENTS 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks or slices 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup butter, at room temperature 1/4 cup almonds and/or walnuts, finely chopped PREPARATION Preheat oven to 375°F. In a mixing [...]
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Recipe by Delilah’s Farm for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 cup cooked pinto or black beans (canned are OK) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup onion, in 1/4-inch dice 1 clove garlic, finely minced 1 avocado 4 corn tortillas Optional toppings: Cheddar or jack cheese, sour cream, chopped red or green onion, cilantro, salsa or hot [...]
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Adapted from food52.com INGREDIENTS 2–4 artichokes Olive oil 2 large cloves of garlic, smashed and thinly sliced 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme (optional) Juice of 2–3 oranges 1 lemon 1 piece lemongrass, washed and chopped into large inch-long sections 1 pinch salt PREPARATION Fill half of a large bowl with cold water and add [...]
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Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2 large or 4 small leeks, cut into thin rounds (white parts only) 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter 2 tablespoons white wine 3 eggs 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 9-inch pastry pie shell cooked according to package directions 1/2 cup shredded [...]
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Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 cup red onion, in large dice 2 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional 3 cups sweet potato, in large dice 1 1/2 cups chopped chard 8 oz. penne, cooked according to package directions Parmesan cheese to [...]
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The Mangosteen is truly exotic, when opened it looks like an tropical orchid. In fruit hunting lore, Queen Victoria set a bounty of 100 pounds sterling for one fresh one.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove stem, cut squash in half, and scrape out seeds and pulp. Place cut-side-down on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, then turn cut-side-up and continue roasting until fork- tender, another 20–30 minutes or so, depending on thickness of squash. USES: After roasting, cut into chunks and enjoy [...]
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Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 pound sunchokes, aka Jerusalem artichokes (OK to supplement with regular or sweet potatoes), scrubbed, peeled, and cut into chunks 1–1 1/2 cups onion, chopped 1 cup cauliflower, chopped 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 tablespoon [...]
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Adapted from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound sunchokes (aka Jerusalem artichokes), sliced into 1/4-inch rounds 1 tablespoon olive oil, sunflower oil, or canola oil 1 clove garlic, minced (optional) 2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds or pine nuts 1–2 tablespoons fresh herb leaves, chopped (parsley, basil, and/or thyme) Salt and freshly ground pepper PREPARATION [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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Here’s what regional farms will be harvesting this month, from The FruitGuys produce buyers: WEST California is lucky to have fresh picked produce even in the winter! We have clementines, mandarins, and tangerines, in so many varieties, shapes, and sizes! Look out for Cara Cara oranges from Homegrown Organics. Grapefruits and Minneola tangelos are also coming [...]
New Year, New Habits By Pia Hinckle Little lifestyle tweaks can add up to big changes in health, mood, and waistlines. Instead of resolving to take on an intensive diet or exercise regime, why not keep it simple? Pick 5 habits to lose and 5 habits to start for 2013 and this time next year, [...]
NATIONAL TEDx Changing the Way We Eat – Viewing Parties Feb 16 Webcast WEST Good Food Awards Marketplace San Francisco, CA Jan 19 Eco Farm Conference Pacific Grove, CA Jan 23- 26 Whale Fiesta Jan 27 Cabrillo, CA CENTRAL/MIDWEST Polar Adventure Day Chicago, IL Jan 19 Soup’s On Caladonia, IL Jan 19 Bioneers Speaker Series [...]
Cranberries by Hand By Heidi Lewis Have you ever been browsing in an antique store and found a wooden box with rakish teeth on it? It could be a hand cranberry rake, a farm implement of yore. Possibly the same kind that farmer Brian Ruesch of Ruesch Century Farm uses today on his tiny organic [...]
Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 pound potatoes, regular and/or sweet (about 1 1/2 to 2 cups cooked) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 to 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour or all purpose flour, plus more for rolling and shaping 1 egg yolk lightly beaten PREPARATION Peel potatoes and cut into large, [...]
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Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 1 fennel bulb 1–2 tablespoons finely diced onion or shallot 1/4 cup garlic scapes, cut into 1-inch strips; or 1 clove garlic, very thinly sliced or finely chopped 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon balsamic or red wine vinegar (optional) PREPARATION Trim the [...]
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Classic Italian Cookies for the New Year By Pia Hinckle Biscotti are twice-baked biscuits, cookies but not too sweet, that originated in Tuscany, in the town of Prato, to be exact. My Italian great-grandmother Pia was from Convalle, a tiny hilltop town outside of Lucca, and brought her version of biscotti to America when she [...]
sautéed sage and mushroom sage butter sage-roasted potatoes fried sage used as a garnish on pasta or veggies sage vinaigrette sage scrambles (eggs or tofu) sage cornbread; sage stuffing. Fresh Sage Tea: Pour 8–12 oz boiling water over 1 tablespoon roughly chopped sage leaves; steep 3–5 minutes and strain; stir in honey or agave nectar [...]
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Recipe adapted from epicurious.com INGREDIENTS 1 each apple and pear, halved, cored, thinly sliced lengthwise Olive oil 1/2–1 teaspoon minced fresh sage or rosemary Freshly ground black pepper to taste Garnish: fresh sage leaves or rosemary sprigs (optional) PREPARATION Preheat broiler. Brush baking sheet with olive oil. Gently toss sliced fruit with 1 tablespoon olive [...]
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Rinse off head of iceberg lettuce, cut into four wedges, remove core, and drain. Flip wedges upright and sprinkle with chopped tomato, carrot, cucumber, green onion, radishes, celery, or whatever salad veggies you have on hand. Sprinkle with your favorite cheese (optional), and drizzle with your favorite dressing (blue cheese is a classic with this [...]
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Recipe by Delilah’s Farm for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 4 cups hearty greens (chard, kale, collards), cleaned, heavy stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped shallot or scallion 1 grapefruit White wine vinegar 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper PREPARATION With a paring knife, [...]
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Recipe by Delilah’s Farm for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 each pear and apple; peeled, cored and cut into 3/4-inch chunks (about 1 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2–1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger (see Cook’s note) PREPARATION Mix all ingredients together in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over [...]
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By Heidi Lewis Grapefruit will not be ignored. If you dig into one, you are just as likely to get a clownish squirt in the eye as to have your other senses treated to a trumpeter’s storm of fragrance and color. The aroma of a grapefruit can hit high notes Maynard Ferguson can’t reach. It [...]
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 5–6 assorted citrus fruits (lemon, grapefruit, orange, cara-cara, tangerine, etc.) 1/4 cup of freshly grated raw ginger (more or less to taste) Honey or agave nectar PREPARATION Rinse citrus fruits in cool water and cut in half. Gently squeeze citrus into a large saucepan, add in citrus halves and grated [...]
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Recipe by Delilah’s Farm for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 4 cups peeled winter squash and/or sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 cup onion, in 1/2-inch dice 1/4 cup carrot, in 1/2-inch dice 1/4 cup celery, in 1/4-inch dice 1 clove garlic, [...]
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Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 cup dried lentils 1 1/2 cups dried couscous 1 cup broccoli florets 1 cup winter squash, peeled and diced 2 cups kale, de-stemmed and chopped 1–2 teaspoons lemon zest Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/2 lemon, cut into thin slices 1/2–3/4 cup red onion, diced 3 cloves [...]
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Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2–3 cups Brussels sprouts*, thinly sliced or shredded (in a food processor or by hand) 1 cup crisp apple, thinly sliced 1/2 cup carrot, grated (optional) 2 cloves garlic, minced or very thinly sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice or apple cider vinegar 1 [...]
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Recipe by Delilah’s Farm for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup onions, cut in 1/2-inch dice (or more to taste) 2 tablespoons olive or other vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional) 2 cups potatoes, in about 1-inch dice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup milk or cream Butter to taste (optional) PREPARATION Heat oil [...]
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Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2 apples, sliced into bite-sized pieces (peels optional) 1 cup potatoes, thinly sliced into bite-sized chunks about 1/4-inch thick 1/2 cup carrots, thinly sliced on the diagonal about 1/4-inch thick 1/4 cup onion, minced or very thinly sliced 1/4 cup celery, thinly sliced or chopped (optional) 1/3 [...]
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Adapted from The Martha Stewart Cookbook INGREDIENTS 1 small acorn squash 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces Coarse salt (kosher or sea) Freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, minced (optional) PREPARATION Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut the unpeeled squash crosswise into 1/2-inch slices, [...]
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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 [...]
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Mushrooms have always had a reputation for having magic – probably because they spring up overnight. Hypsizigus tessellatus is magically delicious but scientifically proven to have health benefits. This forest miracle is also known as Shimeji.
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 [...]
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