Fresh Earth Farms Newsletter 4-13-10
Do to a lack of imagination, this posting will recap the activities we’ve done over the last several weeks… First, the potato planting party is on for Sunday, weather permitting. We will be planting potatoes from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm unless we finish early. Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. When you […]
Gingered Carrot & Apricot Soup
This soup is awesome for early summer as the weather is warming up, and you start thinking that making something hot for dinner is just not the thing to do. The fresh ginger gives it a bit of a kick that makes it very refreshing. It’s also very quick to make. The hardest part is […]
Opening Ceremony 2010
It has been a while since I last wrote. Probably has something to do with not having anything to say. The month of February is basically planning the season, ordering the seeds and recruiting members – none of which is complete. But March brings a new level of farm work. Monday is Opening Day 2010. […]
Curried Chicken & Veggie Soup with Couscous
Back in college, I worked as a cook for a guy running shipwreck diving trips around Isle Royale. From him I learned some of the best meals are the ones where you “throw all the ingredients in a pot and let it cook awhile.” This recipe comes from A Good Day for Soup, by Jeannette […]
Bubble and Squeak
This British dish is said to have been named after the sounds that the potato and cabbage mixture makes as it fries. Ingredients 1 lb russet (baking) potatoes – peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 lb Savoy cabbage – cored and thinly sliced 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black […]
Butternut Squash Soup
A wonderful soup for a cool fall day. Ingredients 1 Butternut Squash – peeled, seeded and diced 2 tablespoons Butter 1 Onion – chopped 2 cloves Garlic – minced 3 Carrots – diced 3 cans Chicken Broth 1/2 cup Honey 1/2 teaspoon Thyme Salt Pepper 1 Potato – peeled and diced (optional) 2 stalks Celery […]
Pumpkin Soup
It is one thing to make pumpkin soup, quite another to cook the soup inside the pumpkin! One of our favorites. Not only is it tasty and nutritious but also makes an attractive centerpiece. Vegetables can be varied based on what is on hand. Ingredients 1 Pie Pumpkin 4 tablespoons Butter – melted 1 cup […]
Salsa Verde
Don’t know what to do with Tomatillos? There is always Salsa Verde! This is a delicious, fruity salsa with a fresh taste. The amount of heat is up to you. Use either with chips or on your favorite Mexican dish.
Voula’s Greek Salad
If you are looking for a traditional Greek salad this is it! This recipe comes from a dear friend of our’s from California. Voula was our neighbor and a native of Greece.