• Membrillo (Quince Jam)

Fall Recipe For Membrillo (Quince Marmelade)

Membrillo is a semi-solid jam made from quince. Quince are related to pears and apples, but have a fruity taste similar to a guava. Membrillo makes a delicious addition to cheese and crackers or butter and toast. Ingredients 4 lbs of Quince 4 cups of sugar Instructions Clean the quince and peel the skin. Set

Chavela Recipe

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We made Chavelas this Saturday and Sunday at the Live Earth Farmstand during the annual Blackberry, tomato, pepper U-Pick! Chavelas are a beautifully red, seasonal, refreshing drink with a kick to it. Here is our Farm Discovery Chavela recipe (a mix of a few recipes out there) for a spicy and refreshing seasonal brew! Add

Pasta Primavera with Peas and Prawns

One of my favorite spring foods are freshly shucked English Peas. The shucking itself can take some time, but I like to split the work with a friend and chat while keeping our hands busy. Despite the work, fresh peas are so worth the effort for their sweet, juicy, bright flavor. As with most Pasta

Cauliflower Cheese Gratin

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This tasty dish is a cauliflower based gratin - it will be a crowd pleaser! Great as a side dish. Ingredients: 1 Cauliflower (or Romanesco) 4 Tbs Butter 4 Tbs Flour 1 Tsp Mustard Powder 2 Cups of Milk 1.5 Cups of grated Cheese Salt & Pepper to taste  1/2 Cup of fresh Breadcrumbs (optional)

Persimmon Pudding

What a delectable treat for a winter day! This recipe uses Hachiya persimmons, which are best for baking. If you aren't quite ready to bake, but your persimmons are getting soft, freeze the fruit for use later. If you do this, remember to remove fruit for thawing one day before baking. Ingredients: 4-6 mushed up Hachiya

Rhubarb Banana Bread

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With these foggy mornings, I’ve been craving a big mug of hot coffee with a thick slice of banana bread. One recent afternoon, as I was strolling around the farm, I stopped at a forgotten rhubarb patch and grabbed a few stems. At the time I wasn't sure what I was going to do with

Roasted Squash Soup

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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Sour Cream and Green Onions 2 to 3 pounds squash (butternut or your favorite winter squash), peeled and seeded 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium onion or 2-3 leeks, quartered 3 cloves of garlic, whole cloves skinned 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped 6 cups chicken stock 4 Tbs. sour cream

Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers

This dish is simple yet delectable dish. And with the tomatoes and peppers going off right now, this seems to be a great dish and one the kiddos will love to help with. Ingredients: 2 lb mixed tomatoes and/or bell peppers (approx 15 vegetables, less if they are large) Rice Mixture 2 cups of cooked