Valarie Russell on September 24th, 2012

I wanted to make something savory and packed with flavor, enough to be a meal all on its own. Acorn squash has 145% of your daily recommended intake of Vitamin A, along with Vitamin C, B, folate, and a hefty dose of beta carotene! Add in the black beans for protein, the tomatoes as an [...]

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Valarie Russell on May 3rd, 2012

I love Cinco de Mayo for its festive bright colors, celebratory spirit and…food. It reminds me a bit of the Fourth of July but the fireworks are reserved for the backyard grill or fire pit! This salute to Mexican heritage and pride is celebrated throughout the U.S. as well as regionally in Mexico and is [...]

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Valarie Russell on September 21st, 2011

Cilantro Chile Sauce 2 large cloves garlic 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1 small bunch cilantro 1 green (serrano) chile, seeds removed 2 pinches ground cumin a couple pinches of salt Frittata 6 large eggs 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small red onion, chopped 3 small potatoes, very [...]

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Valarie Russell on August 11th, 2011

We are blessed with tons of tomatoes and many, many peppers so what better way to make use of this bounty… SALSA  I though I would share some of my favorite recipes for quick and simple salsa.  If anyone need tomatoes give us a call… we have bushels for sale. We have both Roma tomatoes [...]

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Valarie Russell on August 11th, 2011

Let’s get something straight: eggplant parmesan is delicious. Nobody’s contesting that. But is it the only way to enjoy eggplant? Eggplants are in peak season right now and there’s more to them than just making eggplant Parmesan.  Eggplants can be grilled, steamed, roasted or baked.  Next time you stroll through the farmer’s market and happen upon [...]

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