Category Archives: Second Harvest

3 Hummus Recipes for Carrboro’s “Market Bunch”

Posted on January 26, 2016 by susan

First, let me thank the wonderful managers and support staff at Carrboro Farmers’ Market for making class time happen in the first place. It isn’t without a lot of planning, funding and support help that these classes happen at … 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 →

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Simple Apple Tarts Using Local Farm Ingredients

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Susan

One of my favorite treats are simple handmade tarts because they give me an opportunity to test flavor combinations and don’t require much time to make. These sweet little apple tarts are an easy treat to make when … 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 →

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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 →

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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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Herb Roasted Parsnips & Rainbow Carrot Soup

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Susan

Rainbow Carrots & Baby Parsnips roasted in fresh herbs and blended with local onions, celery and homemade broth make a wonderful winter soup. Continue reading →

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