Category Archives: Year-Round

Quick Candied Pecans

Candied Pecans in less than 10 minutes make the easiest party snack or addition to a basic pancake, granola or muffin recipe. Using local NC products, this recipes comes together in a snap. Continue reading

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Fresh Peach Lemonade

Beat the heat with Summer Peach Lemonade. Fresh local fruit & honey, lemon juice and a blender are all you need. Continue reading

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Late Summer Melon Coolers

Make melons into quick summer coolers with just 2 ingredients and a blender! Continue reading

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Pecans with Raspberry Vinegar, Honey & Rosemary

Simple pecans gentled cooked in raspberry vinegar and local honey with garden fresh rosemary, smoked pepper and flake salt make an excellent appetizer or side dish with some slices of cheese and crackers any time during the year. Continue reading

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Seasonal Corn Madeleines with Fresh Herbs & Chili

Create gluten-free bite-sized fresh corn snacks for any summer picnic or winter chili party using local farm ingredients. Freeze fresh corn from ear as it comes into season to enjoy this treat year-round. Continue reading

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Blueberry, Lemon Verbena & Ricotta Pancakes

Looking for a Father’s Day breakfast idea? Blueberries are in season as we roll into June, right along with farm fresh dairy products and a little known plant to substitute for lemon. Continue reading

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Salads, Soups & Stir Fry, OH MY!

Using winter and early spring greens as a base, along with colorful vegetables of the season, create a salad that can be stir-fried or eaten as a soup with the addition of homemade stock. Continue reading

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Lemon Verbena & Honey Cheese

Using three local ingredients, create this simple cheese spread for for breakfast or as an appetizer. Honey, Lemon Verbena & Chevre or Ricotta. Continue reading

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Strawberry Madeleines for Mother’s Day

Dealing with 25 pounds of any fruit can be challenging, especially when you need to clean and store it as quickly as possible to retain the best flavor. That’s probably why most folks resort to canning or freezing. So it … Continue reading

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Strawberry, Lavender & Honey Jam

Organic spring strawberries blended with garden lavender & local honey creates a subtle alternative to standard store bought jam. Continue reading

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