Category Archives: Fall

Fresh Turmeric Tea with Maple Syrup Candied Ginger

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Susan

Freshly dug ginger and turmeric from the farmers market combined with local honey and maple syrup make this drink ideal for cooler fall temperatures and a break from your daily standards. Continue reading →

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Summer Squash & Sweet Italian Pepper Soup

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Susan

Summer squash, sweet Italian peppers and raw cashews blended together create a beautiful soup that is wonderful warmed with a sandwich or chilled with a salad as the weather changes from summer to fall. Continue reading →

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Roasted Tomato, Eggplant & Cauliflower Soup

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Susan

Summer heirloom tomatoes roasted with sweet onions and garlic, late harvest eggplant and early baby cauliflower come together with curry seasonings, spicy chilies and smoked salts & peppercorns to create a warming soup. Continue reading →

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Late Summer Minestrone Soup

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Susan

Roasted #HeirloomTomatoes, slow-cooked onions, colorful grilled summer squash, fresh greens with local garlic make up the most satisfying late summer soup you can imagine as the evenings begin to chill just slightly. Add grilled #shrimp, #beef, #goat, #lamb, chicken, or roasted #chickpeas. Continue reading →

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Poached Eggs on Roasted Heirloom Tomato Sauce

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Susan

Shakshuka is popular in many other countries and it’s an easy dish to modify seasonally with chickpeas, additional vegetables, spices and adjust to your taste preferences with meat, cheese, hot peppers and bread. Continue reading →

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Roasted Heirloom Beets, Local Chevre & Fresh Thyme

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Susan

Colored heirloom beets and local goat cheese combined with fresh thyme create a beautiful spread for party guests to enjoy year round. Continue reading →

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Roasted Cauliflower & Wilted Spinach Cream Soup

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Susan

Enjoy St. Pat’s Day with Green Cauliflower & Spinach Soup made from farm fresh spring vegetables, homemade broth & local dairy cream. Continue reading →

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Goat Meatballs with Wilted Slaw

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Susan

Goat Meatballs or Sliders are a great way to introduce your family to a meat product used extensively throughout the world. Incorporating local vegetables into the blend allows you to customize the final product to fit into any menu. Continue reading →

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Roasted Winter Squash Soup

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Susan

Silky smooth blend of three fall squash varieties along with apples, hot peppers and peanut butter from the local farmers’ market make this vegetarian soup something to write home about. Top it with homemade candied pecans for a extra special treat. Continue reading →

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Root Vegetable Hash

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Susan

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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