Category Archives: Gluten-Free

Grilled Kababs with the Durham Home Fries

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Susan

I know, it’s been a while since I’ve written a post. This class was given way back in June and I ask your forgiveness for taking so long to put up the wonderful pictures that Casey Boone took for me … Continue reading →

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WWFM Fathers’ Day Frittatas at Cary’s UNC Wellness Center

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Susan

Just prior to Fathers’ Day this year, I had an opportunity to make some wonderful Frittatas with a great group of local kids at the UNC Wellness Center in Cary. This class was part of a new youth cooking program … Continue reading →

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Seminole Smoothie with Chai Spices & Juniper Berries

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Susan

Smoothies are so flexible that they have become a meal replacement for many of us. Varying from light and refreshing like a melon cooler for the hot days to something more substantial after exercising that includes more veggies and … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Dairy-Free, Drinks, Freezing & Canning, General, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Recipes, Seasonal Eating, Second Harvest, Vegetarian, Year-Round | Leave a comment

Creamy Orange Soft-Serve Smoothie

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Susan

It’s been raining off and on for four days now and the temperatures have not been exactly inspiring me to go outside or make cold drinks. But the sun came out early and burned off the remainder of the ugly … Continue reading →

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Baby Turnip & Mushroom Stem Gratin

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Susan

IBM’s Chef Watson provides the inspiration to use normally wasted Shiitake mushroom stems with seasonal vegetables for United Nations World Food Day, October 16, 2014. Continue reading →

Posted in Fall, General, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Recipes, Seasonal Eating, Second Harvest, Sides, Spring, Vegetarian | Tagged Chef Watson, IBM Watson, musroom stems, shiitake, United Nations, World Food Day | Leave a comment

Chèvre Truffles with Dehydrated Summer Fruit

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Susan

Tomatoes and goat cheese are just the most wonderful pair of foods together any time of year. We are right in the middle of chèvre season here in the South. Soon it will be too late to get fresh chèvre as the … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Dehydrating, General, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Seasonal Eating, Second Harvest, Summer | Tagged #realfood, Chef Watson, chevre, Cognitive Computing, dehydrating, easy recipe, farmers market, gluten free, goat cheese, IBM Watson, kid friendly, north carolina agriculture, organic, tarheel foodie, Western NC, Yancey County | Leave a comment

Baked Summer Squash & Heirloom Tomatoes

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Susan

Organic summer squash, zucchini, onions & tomatoes present the most beautiful and simple baked casserole with lots of opportunities to use up leftovers right away or freeze them for fall & winter soups. Continue reading →

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Chef Watson’s Surprise Summer Punch

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Susan

Using IBM’s Chef Watson application and a list of locally available seasonal ingredients, this summer punch will cool you down quickly and can be easily adapted throughout the summer to reflect current harvests. Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Pie Smoothies at the Homesteading Fair

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Susan

This creamy smoothie tastes like a frozen pumpkin pie but includes healthy roasted winter squash, frozen cantaloupe and dehydrated peaches along with pecans and sorghum. Continue reading →

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Polenta Coconut Pudding with Seasonal Fruit

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Susan

Summer berries make an appearance anytime during the year with this light and creamy vegan version of Sweet Polenta Coconut Pudding. Continue reading →

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