Eggplant with Kalamata Olives and Feta Cheese
Susan came up with this recipe even though she isn’t Greek! It is quite simple and very tasty. It think it works best with the Japanese (long, skinny, purple) eggplants but I suppose it could work with any eggplant. Ingredients 2 Japanese Eggplants cut into bite sized pieces 1/2 jar Kalamata olives, pitted (about 4 […]
A couple quick items
Included in this week’s share are cauliflower, eggplants and sweet corn. Each warrants special instructions. Cauliflower: We have found that cauliflower doesn’t keep as well as other items. We suggest you eat it soon after you receive it. Not necessarily the first day but certainly within the first few days. Eggplants: Most vegetable storage instructions say […]
Cucumber Soup
I heard a rumor when I picked up my share today that people feel like they are drowning in cucumbers. This is an old family recipe from Bulgaria. There are many variations as cucumbers in yogurt are enjoyed in many different countries. So if you have a favorite flavoring combination, try it out. Think of […]
Fresh Earth Farms Newsletter 7-13-2010
The corn is looking pretty good. Despite the early wind and hail that laid it flat, it is now upright and the ears are starting to fill. People have asked me many times, “Hey Chris, how do you know when the corn is ready?” We have a foolproof method here at the farm. It has […]
Curried Coconut Noodles with Early Summer Vegetables
This is a recipe I modified from the book From Asparagus to Zucchini. Other veggies can be easily switched out based on what you have. You can use either regular or light coconut milk and the dish still works. 8 ounces egg noodles 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped spring onions (reserve some […]
Spicy Cucumber Salad
This is a recipe I modified from the fabulous book, From Asparagus to Zucchini. I added more vinegar for more zing and more soy sauce for more flavor, and switched out the sugar with local honey. I used a low-sodium Tamari, so if you’re using a full sodium soy sauce you might want to taste […]
Fresh Earth Farms Newsletter 7-7-10
You’re traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind; a journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination. That’s the signpost up ahead — your next stop, the Cabbage Zone. Members who were with us a couple years ago know what I’m talking about. We […]
Lactic Fermented Coleslaw
This is a great way to have coleslaw ready for those family picnics … without the hassle of canning. The recipe comes from D. Mary, in Preserving Food Without Freezing or Canning (Chelsea Green). The book contains recipes from the French farmers of the Terre Vivante collective. Note that this recipe is not for precision […]
Stir-Fried Beef with Snow Peas and Cashews
When stir-frying, we use a nonstick skillet, which puts more surface area in direct contact with the burner than a traditional wok. This translates to a hotter pan and better browning. Placing the raw flank steak in the freezer for 15 minutes makes it easy to slice the meat thin. Serve with steamed rice. From […]