Sculpit or Stridolo is a treasured Italian green herb that is almost completely unknown here in America, which is a shame, gastronomically speaking. Its’ flavors have been compared to a blend of Chicory, Arugula and Tarragon, but milder and with its’ own unique flavor. A fast-growing annual, it is traditionally found on the edge of [...]
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Fresh Roasted Garden Salsa
Here is another great recipe that takes advantage of the abundance of fresh vegetables out there now. This is an easy, foundational salsa recipe that is extremely tasty just as it is, but also lends itself very well to experimentation with whatever fresh vegetables you have available. Everything is roasted to bring out the fullness [...]
Provençal Chard Soup
I found this wonderful recipe for soup that uses Swiss Chard and has the flavors that I talk about in the eNewsletter post, so I had to share! Enjoy. Provençal Chard Soup 3 Tbs extra virgin olive oil 1 Small yellow onion, minced 1 Tsp chopped garlic 2 Medium carrots, cut into 1/4 inch slices [...]
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- Rock Star of the Garden- Szechuan Buttons or Toothache Plant January 19, 2012
- Dijon Roasted Heirloom Beets January 19, 2012
- Planning and Planting Your Spring Garden January 19, 2012
- Organic Food Production Can Feed the World January 11, 2012
- Where Did My Favorite Heirloom Seeds Go? January 4, 2012
- Complimentary Heirloom Seeds with Your Order December 22, 2011
- What Are Heirloom Seeds? December 18, 2011
- Sopa de Tomate con Albóndigas or Tomato Soup with Meatballs December 11, 2011
- “The Dirty Life- A Memoir of Farming, Food and Love” by Kristin Kimball December 7, 2011
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