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Root Vegetable Hash

A colorful interpretation of traditional Hash Potatoes using red yellow & purple carrots, ivory colored baby parsnips, Garnet sweet potatoes and winter rutabagas. A few simple fresh herbs along with olive oil, Himalayan salt & fresh cracked pepper complete the taste profile. Continue reading

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Upside-Down Apple & Pecan Ginger Cake

Use the Gluten Free Pancake Mix from Moon Rabbit Foods to make an upside down cake loaded with local organic fruit, nuts, ginger and maple syrup and prepared with sustainable farm fresh eggs, milk and butter. Continue reading

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Vegetable Duck Soup – Two Ways

A healthy version of Duck Soup rendering all the colors of fall with heirloom colored carrots, bright green chard, beautiful cream colored mushrooms and local brown rice with undertones of spring celery & sweet Southern onions. Serve it up with goat cheese crackers or warm local cheese bread for a satisfying meal. Continue reading

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Roasted Pepper, Corn & Heirloom Tomato Soup

Late summer sweet corn, heirloom tomatoes and roasted Italian peppers create a complex range of flavors in this unique soup. Pair it with a grilled ham & cheese made with local mustard and greens for an outstanding simple meal. Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Lattes

A Korean breakfast drink updated with pumpkin pie spices, local milk, sweet potatoes and Western NC maple syrup make a more healthy morning latte for the whole family. Continue reading

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Simple Summer Squash & Zucchini Soup

Simple Summer Squash & Zucchini Soup can be served chilled in the summer or warmed in the winter paired with a salad or sandwich for a fast and healthy meal. Continue reading

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Piment D’Espelette Chili Roasted Potato & Corn Soup

The late summer brings beautiful baby potatoes, sweet corn from the fields of local farms and wonderful fresh fish to make this Spicy Basque inspired soup with local Paprika peppers. Continue reading

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Southern Grits & Sweet Magnolias

Nothing beats a warm bowl of organic stone-ground local grits blended with pan-seared veggies, ham or local cheese. Continue reading

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Late Summer Veggie, Egg & Cheese Wrap

Late Summer veggies, eggs & cheese from the farmers’ market make for a quick nutritional breakfast wrap on local bread. Continue reading

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Early Fall Vegetable & Quinoa Salad

Here’s a flexible quinoa salad that uses a blend of fall and summer vegetables as farmers’ markets transition with weather changes. Continue reading

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