Category Archives: In the Kitchen (recipes & more)

Have You Tried: Tomatillos?

Tomatillos are another item that I’d tried before in salsas and sauces, but that I’d never personally cooked with. Tomatillos are a member of the tomato family, and the fruit is surrounded with a paper-like husk. Amy from Living Stones … Continue reading

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Look Out Tomatoes, Here Comes Watermelon Gazpacho!

It probably won’t be a big surprise to hear that as a team we spend a lot of time talking about food. Really, a lot. One thing that we all agree upon is that often times the simplest items come … Continue reading

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Have You Tried: Fennel?

I had tried fennel before, but had never personally made anything with it. Once I saw Sprouted Kitchen’s recipe for a Nectarine & Fennel Salad though, I knew that had to change. For this recipe you’ll only need the bulb, … Continue reading

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Pickling Party

Earlier this week Cara and Karl hosted a pickling party, and each of the three couples in attendance brought supplies and ingredients to pickle a different vegetable. I have been missing Japanese tsukemono (pickles), so my initial idea was to … Continue reading

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Have You Tried: Kohlrabi?

What? You haven’t?? Holy Kohlrabi! Get thyself to a farmers market near you and pick up some kohlrabi! (Find out where you can get kohlrabi on Real Time Farms here). Kohlrabi is a member of the cabbage family, it has … Continue reading

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Have You Tried: Cilantro?

Cilantro is one divisive little herb. People seem to love it or hate it, and with such strong feelings, I think newbies to cilantro can get scared off from even trying it. These recipes can be made heavy or light-handed … Continue reading

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It’s a Hot One! That calls for a Hot Pizza?!

Okay, so it may be a little strange to be baking a homemade pizza on a hot summer day, but I swear you won’t think it’s strange when you try this recipe for a Grilled Eggplant and Olive Pizza from Smitten … Continue reading

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Yes We Can Can!

With so many delicious fresh fruits and veggies available now at farmers markets (go to Real Time Farms to find one near you!), it is only natural to want to preserve some of the bounty for later enjoyment. I’ve wanted … Continue reading

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It’s Not Too Late!

Rhubarb has been out at farmers markets for a month now, but you should still be able to find it. Check here on Real Time Farms to see where it has been available lately, so you can plan where to … Continue reading

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Have You Tried: Garlic Scapes?

Garlic scapes are the thin stalks that grow up out of hardneck garlic. The stalks would flower if left to grow, but they are generally removed by farmers and gardeners so the garlic bulb is able to continue developing. Their … Continue reading

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