Amy brought me a box of cabbage and asked me to make, "you know, like some slaw." I looked with trepidation at the jar of mayonnaise in the refrigerator. i HATE mayonnaise. i hate mayonnaise, but i love tahini. so i made a variation on this recipe. dressing (to make a large salad, for ~10 people) mix 1/2 cup tahini, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup honey, the juice of 2 lemons, a splash of tamari (or sprinkle of salt), some ground pepper, a teaspoon of garlic salt, and some fresh grated ... continue reading...
This week’s share plus recipes!
Fresh Ginger Root - make a soothing, healthy tea with ginger root, honey and lemon juice. Add a green tea bag if you like. You can add thin slices or grated ginger to your tea cup or tea pot. Baby Bok Choy - sweet and tender. Lightly steam or stir-fry with fresh ginger and garlic. Season with salt or soy sauce. Purple Top Turnips - Chop and roast in the oven with sweet potatoes and carrots, yum! Red Radishes - high in vitamin C - eat them all winter to defend against colds Sweet Potatoes - just ... continue reading...
Modern Farmer Pie Chart of Pies
So the seasons might not be accurate for Florida, but who cares? Pie is ALWAYS in season. Pie Chart of Pies Courtesy of Modern Farmer. ... continue reading...
FARM LUNCH! Delicious (and endlessly modifiable!) chickpea/sweet potato soup
MAKE IT: 0. (optional) roast a chicken, give thanks for its life, and eat. make stock. 1. cut up and boil sweet potatoes, and blend with stock until creamy using a blender, food processor, or immersion blender. (this is also an excellent use for leftover baked or roasted sweet potatoes). set aside. 2. dice several onions and turnips and cook over low heat with a little oil (i used coconut, but any oil would do) until rather soft. you want a lot of onions-- about equal to the amount of ... continue reading...
Salad Season is Here!
From now until the weather gets hot, you can enjoy a regular helping of salad in your CSA share. Here is a classic favorite! Caesar Salad Recipe from the Food Network For Salad: Romaine lettuce (red or green) and Fresh Parmesan Cheese For Dressing: 6 cloves garlic, mashed and minced 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon Vinegar 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/2 cup olive oil Salt & Pepper Lemon juice Minced anchovy fillets (optional) Combine garlic, mustard, vinegar and two ... continue reading...