Mother always said to eat your broccoli, one of the most nutrient-packed veggies in the list of Food That is Good For You. But I have heard many sad stories about broccoli from both kids and grown-ups …
Every Nutrition School has a Pyramid, Which One is Yours?
Nutrition pyramids are supposed to be graphical representations of a healthy diet. But whose? The latest guidelines issued by the U.S. government emphasize eating more fruits and vegetables and less …
Purslane
Purslane falls into the “wild-harvested green” or “edible weed” category. But think of it as a weed, and you’ll be missing out on one of the world’s most nutritious greens. Purslane, a succulent, has …
Corn Cakes with Berries and Warm Peaches
Recipe by Tanya Milosevich INGREDIENTS Corn cakes 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking …
Ripe On Time
We’re so organized it’s almost bewildering. All week long, we’ve been going down the checklist helping the kids get ready for camp. “Sleeping bags?” “Got it, Dad!” “Flashlight?” “Daaadd! I’ve got …
Massaged Kale Salad with Stone Fruit
Adapted from hippkitchen.com INGREDIENTS 1 bunch kale, stalks removed and discarded, leaves thinly sliced 1 lemon, juiced ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling Kosher …
Baby Zucchini Sauté
Adapted from epicurious.com INGREDIENTS 1 pound baby zucchini, halved lengthwise, each half cut lengthwise into 3 wedges 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil 8 zucchini squash blossoms …
Fresh Peppermint Tea
Recipe by Julie Collins INGREDIENTS Fresh peppermint leaves, around 20 (more or less, depending on how minty you like it) 3 cups water Honey, agave, or sugar to taste PREPARATION …
Hartland Cherries: Kauffman’s Fruit Farm
How many people say “worth two in the bush!” when they enter the town limits of Bird-in-Hand in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania? We don’t know, but FruitGuys buyer Jessica says it when she heads to …
Whole Earth CSA—Waddell, Arizona
“In the hierarchy of healthy vegetables, heirlooms are at the top,” says Shyryn Joy. She explains this statement by adding that “they’re closest to their natural order and have the most integrity.” …
Oven-Roasted Corn
Recipe by Julie Collins INGREDIENTS 2–3 cobs of fresh corn 1–2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper 12-spice blend (optional) PREPARATION Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove husks …
Rosemary and Onion Frittata
Recipe by Julie Collins INGREDIENTS Four eggs One yellow onion, chopped Two cloves garlic, minced One tablespoon rosemary, chopped One tablespoon butter 1/2 cup goat cheese …
Health Per Acre
By Judith Redmond of Full Belly Farm, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Despite heavy rain, a surprisingly large group of people turned out for the Full Belly Open Farm Day. While we couldn’t …
Rhubarb, Strawberry, and Peach Compote
Adapted from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone INGREDIENTS 2–3 stalks rhubarb, cut into ½–inch lengths (approximately 2 cups) ⅓ cup sugar Pinch of ground cloves Grated zest and juice from …
Lamb’s Quarters and Arugula Frittata
Adapted from thelambsquarter.com INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup lamb’s quarters, chopped 1/2 cup arugula, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 5–6 eggs, beaten 1 cup grated …
Fresh Lemonade
Recipe by Julie Collins INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3–4 lemons) 1/4 cup sugar 2 cups water, room temperature Lemon slices PREPARATION Place juice, sugar, …
Soda Free Summer!
Summer days mean beaches, barbeques, and more outdoor activities. We all know the importance of staying hydrated on hot days—it’s our bodies' natural response to reach for a cold drink. But not …
Old Style Custom Meat Market
By Reed Adam, Capay Valley Farm Shop At first glance, the almost-completed Manas Ranch Old Style Custom Meat Market, located on Highway 16 just east of Esparto, appears identical to the packing …
Roasted Asparagus, Tomatoes, and Onions
Adapted from myrecipes.com INGREDIENTS One bunch asparagus ½ onion, peeled and carefully sliced into ¼-inch rounds One small basket grape or cherry tomatoes One tablespoon olive oil …
Q & A with Far West Fungi
The Garrone family has been growing specialty mushrooms for more than 25 years. They chose the cool, fog-dampened central California coast to locate the massive mushroom lab for their company Far West …
