Swiss chard is a leafy green vegetable that is in the same family as the common beet. However, while the root of the beet is usually eaten, it is the leaves of Swiss chard that are eaten. Even though it is called “Swiss” chard, it originated in Sicily and today remains an important part of […]
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We have a new favorite chard main dish, it’s good enough to serve to company. This takes quite a lot of chard (at least 1 bunch) wash the chard, and cut the leaves into narrow strips across the leaf. If the stems are young and tender, you can use those too, by also cutting across the […]
Looking forward to a wonderful day on Saturday, it should be nice and dry with cooler temperatures. Summer is here and so are the wonderful veggies that come with warmer weather. We will have home grown tomatoes, fresh corn and green beans! We’ll also have Swiss Chard, cabbage, new potatoes, zucchini – golden and green, summer squash, egg plants, green peppers, candy […]
This is prime time for harvesting zucchinis, the slender green-skinned vegetable that everyone loves to grow. Kenny loves to grow the golden zucchini even more. But after a few weeks of a prolific harvest, this garden staple soon wears out its welcome. Here are a few interesting fact about this wonderful veggie that might keep […]
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4 large eggs, beaten 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground pepper 1 tablespoon fresh basil ~ chopped 1 tablespoon fresh oregano ~ chopped 3 cups grated zucchini 1 cup fresh sweet corn off the cob 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour In a large bowl, combine […]
This delicious recipe came from one of our valued customers, Mary, at the New Albany Farmer’s Market. She shared with me that it was actually a recipe she had back in college many years ago. Here it is, although she never made it with fresh basil and oregano she thought it would be awesome. She said it taste even better […]
Here’s hoping for a dry Wednesday at the market, the past two Wednesdays have been quite wet. Weather forecasters are predicting rain again, but we will be there anyway 4-7. PEACHES are here and they are delicious! We will have blueberries and our blackberries are on the way, Kenny picked another pint today. They are slow […]
One of my favorite root vegetables are beets. Not only are they beautiful (their colors range from a dark purplish red to dark purplish pink, from intense to bright gold, to candy cane stripes) they also have a wonderful texture and an earthy, nutty flavor. They’re nutritious and filling. They can be juiced, boiled, pickled, […]
We are currently inundated with beets, Kenny and his brother Bobby got a little carried away this year planting them. I guess they really like water too, therefore, we have bushels of them ready to harvest. I need to find some interesting ways to use them; as many of you may know or have noticed…one of […]
It’s going to be another great Saturday for the New Albany Farmer’s market. The market is open from 8-1, come down and see what’s in season. PEACHES are here and they are delicious! We’ll have a few blueberries, we won’t have a lot so come early to get your pick. Don’t forget to place your order for our […]
