Nothing quite like the sweetness you get when you bite into a perfectly ripe strawberry. That flavor is the essence of summertime. May is an important and exciting month in the produce world. It is National Strawberry Month! Although strawberries are definitely the star of this salad, it has included avocado and baby spinach
This days could may be cold, but Farm Discovery won't let the chill stop them. Cozy meals and easy dinners that can feed (and warm up) a crowd are always a hit. We’re pretty sure that there is absolutely no better way to warm up than with a big bowl of this white bean
This is THE FAVORITE recipe from our Friendsgiving, Live Virtual Culinary Event. (you can still get the replay until December 2nd - friendsgiving replay) Thanks to Chef Martin Hoellrigl of Capitola Garden Feast for generously sharing his talents and expertise for this event and with you. Ingredients: 2 cups pumpkins or butternut squash 1 Tbsp olive oil
Tis’ the season of a whole lotta apples! They are practically coming out of our ears here at the farm. What better way to use up the last of that bag sitting on the counter than to treat your kiddos, family, or roommates to this yummy dessert. It’ll be sure to put a smile
#FDcooking Apple Jelly, Turkey Bacon + Blue Cheese Flatbread! This recipe highlights one of Farm Discovery’s preserved products: Pink Peppercorn Apple Jelly. YUM. Shoutout to Terroir in a Jar! We started by heating the jelly with a little bit of water in a pan over med/low heat until it reached our desired sauce consistency.
Spice up snack time with a fun face plate! Choose any fresh veggies (or fruits) you have on hand, chop 'em up and make a face. Or get creative and go Picasso with it. This is a fun activity to do with the kids and great way to cultivate healthy relationships with fresh, healthy
We have the perfect recipe for you this holiday season! Everyone at Farm Discovery loved this one. In this season of celebrating, why not get your vitamin E, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B-6, folate, pantothenic acid, manganese, and potassium with your sweets? Ingredients: 1 butternut squash 2 tablespoons olive oil salt black pepper ½ tablespoon cinnamon ¼ tablespoon nutmeg ¼ cup maple
This summer in our Farm Discovery fields we decided to grow cucumbers, but not just any cucumbers, pickling cucumbers! They grew wonderfully and gave us more harvest then we knew what to do with. So, we did what you do with cucumbers and made pickles. We played around with a few different recipes with the
It’s the holiday season, and though we always look forward to the traditional dishes, it’s fun to zest things up! Brussels are a great late fall crop to utilize for these upcoming holidays. Check out this yummy dish that includes brussel sprouts, fresh cranberries, miso paste and even maple syrup! The whole family will
Parsnips are in abundance during winter months. They are sweet and nutritious but, unlike carrots, need to be cooked. Baking is a quick and easy way to make a warming winter treat from a delicious root! Ingredients: Parsnips Salt Olive Oil Seasonings (Curry is a delicious addition! ) Instructions: Preheat oven to 45o degrees. Slice
