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Strawberry Madeleines for Mother’s Day

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Susan

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 Mini Muffins

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Susan

Use your own strawberry preserves to make this little mini muffins anytime during the year. Continue reading →

Posted in Preserves, Recipes, Second Harvest, Snack, Spring | Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, biodynamic grown, cooking classes, easy recipe, farmers market, Hillsborough NC, kid friendly, organic, Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market, seasonal food, second harvest, strawberries, sustainable agriculture, Sweet Charlie Strawberries, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie, Whitted Bowers Farm | Leave a comment

Dark Chocolate Beet & Toasted Pecan Cookies

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Susan

Make your Valentine a Beet Cookie this year! White or dark chocolate and toasted nuts make this recipe fun for everyone in the family. Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Fall, Recipes, Second Harvest, Winter | Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, Beets, Carrboro Farmers Market, cooking classes, easy recipe, kid friendly, Lindley Mills Flour, NC agriculture, pecans, seasonal food, second harvest, sustainable agriculture, sustainable farming, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie | 2 Comments

Scalloped Turnips, Onions & Mushrooms for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Susan

Caramelized turnips and onions mixed with local cheese, sauteed mushrooms and cream complete your holiday meal. This recipe pairs well with poultry & stuffing and you can make it ahead for a party. Continue reading →

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Adapting Recipes & Shopping @ the Farmers’ Market

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Susan

My 7 Step process for selecting modifying recipes and selecting samples for the farmers’ markets. Continue reading →

Posted in Diabetic Friendly, Freezing & Canning, General, Second Harvest | Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, cooking classes, easy recipe, healthy, Midtown Farmers Market, NC agriculture, NOFO, Raleigh, Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market, seasonal food, second harvest, sustainable agriculture, tarheelfoodie, Western Wake Farmers Market | Leave a comment

Pear Butter with Fresh Ginger

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Susan

Delicate Pear Butter using local fresh ginger and spices from your cabinet. Freezes well and is adaptable for many recipes both savory and sweet. Continue reading →

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The Last of Summer: Sweet Corn & Fresh Lima Beans

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Susan

A simple and nutritious side dish for late summer vegetables that you can make in under 10 minutes and serve warm or chilled. Great with other vegetables, chicken or fish. Continue reading →

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Quinoa Salad with Apples, Onions & Nuts

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Susan

A healthy protein-rich quinoa salad that’s packed with sweet & savory flavors. A meal by itself served warm, room temperature or chilled or pair it with fish, poultry or pork. Continue reading →

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Quinoa Salad with Shiitake Mushrooms, Spinach & Pecans

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Susan

A fall version of a Farmers’ Market Quinoa Salad with Shitake Mushrooms, Spinach, Shallots, Pecans & Local Cheese Continue reading →

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Dixie Speckled Butter Beans & Fresh Corn Salad

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Susan

A super healthy & light summer salad with fresh corn and heat loving butter beans. Add a bit of mild shishito peppers, a splash of lime juice and a few pieces of crumbled local bacon for the carnivores. Continue reading →

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