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Fresh Mint Mojitos

by arika on July 25, 2010

Ingredients:
3 oz. light rum (Flor de Cana extra lite white)
1 organic lime (or 1 oz. lime juice)
2 tsp. organic sugar
4 fresh mint sprigs
club soda (Talking Rain)
crushed ice

Directions:
Place the mint & sugar into a cocktail shaker with 1 shot of club soda.  Muddle until the sugar is dissolved & the mint is fragrant.  Pour in the rum & lime juice.  Add ice & shake.  Pour through strainer into glass filled with crushed ice, add club soda to top it off, garnish with extra fresh mint sprig & enjoy!

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Snap Peas Appetizer

by arika on July 8, 2010

Ingredients:
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 pound fresh snap peas
1/2 bunch scallions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
1 sprig fresh spearmint, chopped

Directions:
In a large skillet, heat oil on medium.  Add the scallions, garlic, and peas.  Saute for a couple minutes, adding the salt & pepper as you stir. Remove from heat & sprinkle the mint on top.  Enjoy!

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Beneficial Plants Discourage Pests

July 8, 2010

This spring we planted nasturtiums and sage near the cabbage plants and we’re amazed at how well they keep cabbage loppers to a minimum.  In previous years we planted a few nasturtiums, but this season we planted many more as well as sage plants.  Pests- including cabbage loppers- are deterred by the smell exuded from [...]

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Saag Murgh (Indian style greens with chicken)

July 2, 2010

Ingredients: 2 tbsp. organic high heat sunflower oil 2 medium onions, chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced 2 tsp. coriander, ground 1/2 tsp. turmeric 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 large bunch greens 1 cup water 1 & 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup organic plain yogurt- ( Nancy’s) 1/4 cup organic cream [...]

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Jerk Chicken

June 13, 2010

Jamaican style jerk chicken (adapted from Bon Apetit magazine & Simply Recipes) Ingredients: 1 organic chicken, quartered 1/2 cup lime juice 1/2 cup white wine vinegar 3 tbsp. dark rum (we prefer Flor de Cana Centenario) 2 Scotch bonnet peppers with seeds, chopped (or jabanero) 1 red onion, chopped 1/2 bunch scallions, chopped 3 tbsp. [...]

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N.O.A.A. Forecast Calls for Wet Summer

June 6, 2010

With rainfall totals ranging from 2-3 inches in lowlands & 4-6 inches in the headwaters just this week, we’re bracing for a very wet summer.  Forecasts show the wet pattern continuing through the remainder of June.  It looks like rivers in the valley will remain below flood stage but rise enough to cause more crop [...]

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Greek Tart with fresh Greens & Oregano

June 2, 2010

Ingredients: For tart crust- 3/4 cup Bob’s Red Mill pastry flour 3/4 cup  Bob’s Red Mill all purpose flour 2 tbsp. fresh oregano chopped 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. fresh ground black pepper 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 5 tbsp. ice cold water For filling- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 4 cups greens, [...]

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Thai Vegetable Stir Fry with Cilantro

May 27, 2010

Ingredients: 2 cups chopped raab 2 cups chopped greens 1 bunch scallions 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped 2 eggs 1/4 cup lime juice 3 tbsp. Hoisin sauce 2 tbsp. fresh ginger, grated 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes 1 tbsp. honey 4 tbsp. peanut oil or sesame oil Directions: In a mixing bowl combine [...]

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Coleslaw

May 20, 2010

Ingredients: 1 large bunch cabbage greens, de-stemmed & chopped (Try to use local, seasonal purple cabbage instead of grocery store green/white) 1 bunch scallions, chopped 1 & 1/2 tbsp. white wine vinegar 3 tbsp. sugar 1/2 cup mayonnaise- or to preferred texture & taste 1/2 tsp. garlic powder (or a small bunch of fresh garlic [...]

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Broccoli raab stir fry

May 17, 2010

Broccoli raab  stir fry Ingredients: 1 large bunch raab 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves minced garlic 1 bunch scallions 2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese, grated Directions: Rinse the raab & roughly chop, set aside.  Rinse the scallions & cut into 3″ sections.  In a large skillet heat the oil over medium & add [...]

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