Tag Archives: Wake County

Shrimp Bites

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Susan

Fresh or frozen shrimp make an excellent snack or full meal in this adapted recipe from Gena Knox using local in-season ingredients from Locals Seafood, Wild Onion Farms and Chicken Bridge Bakery. Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Fall, Fish, Nut-Free, Recipes, Summer | Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, appetizers, Carrboro, Chicken Bridge Bakery, cooking classes, easy recipe, farmers market, Locals Seafood, NC agriculture, NOFO, NoFo @ the Pig, Pittsboro, Raleigh, seasonal food, Shrimp, sustainable agriculture, tarheelfoodie, Wake County, Wild Onion Farms | 3 Comments

Summer Squash Carpaccio for Two

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Susan

Simple raw salad of baby zucchini and crookneck squash made with a local items that fits well into summer menus with fish. Continue reading →

Posted in General, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Summer, Vegetarian | Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, baby crookneck squash, baby zucchini, cooking classes, easy recipe, gluten free, healthy, honey dressing, Midtown Farmers Market, north carolina agriculture, organic, Raleigh, seasonal food, sustainable agriculture, tarheelfoodie, Wake County | 1 Comment

Simple Saving Techniques for the Late Spring Harvest

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Susan

Simple, healthy ways to save the spring harvest for later use. Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Second Harvest, Spring | Tagged #localfood, #realfood, carrots, cooking classes, dehydrating, garlic, healthy, north carolina agriculture, onions, roasting, second harvest, steaming, summer squash, sustainable agriculture, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie, Wake County, zucchini | 1 Comment

The Impact of CSA Shares

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Susan

How do you buy locally? Some preferences emerging in accounts, delivery methods and customer preferences. How do the changes impact local farmers? Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, CSA Shares, farmers market, sustainable agriculture, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie, Wake County | Leave a comment

Shepherd’s Pie by the Numbers

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Susan

Shepherd’s Pie takes less than 20 minutes to put together if you use pre-cooked frozen ingredients and less than 45 minutes to cook and serve. This recipe can be adapted to accommodate lamb or beef and a variety of local sustainable fresh vegetables. Continue reading →

Posted in Beef, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Recipes, Year-Round | Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, cooking classes, easy recipe, gluten free, healthy, Midtown Farmers Market, north carolina agriculture, organic, second harvest, shepherds pie, sustainable agriculture, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie, Wake County, Western Wake Farmers Market | Leave a comment

Skillet Cornbread

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Susan

Skillet cornbread for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Easy recipe that’s ready in about 40 minutes using one bowl and one pan. Continue reading →

Posted in Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Recipes, Vegetarian, Year-Round | Tagged #localfood, cast iron skillet, cooking classes, cornbread, easy recipe, Midtown Farmers Market, north carolina agriculture, tarheelfoodie, Wake County | Leave a comment

Family Friendly Dips for Hunter’s 2nd Annual Health Fair

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Susan

Easy Dips served at Hunter Elem Health Fair 2011. Healthy Ranch, Parsley Hummus, Spinach Cannellini Bean Dip. Continue reading →

Posted in Dairy-Free, Diabetic Friendly, Fall, General, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian | Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, appetizers, cannellini beans, community garden, cooking classes, garbanzo beans, gluten free, healthy, Midtown Farmers Market, organic, parsley, spinach, sustainable agriculture, sustainable farming, tahini, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie, Wake County | 2 Comments

Appetizing Pickled Carrots

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Susan

Simple pickled carrots that you can serve any number of ways with several variations for you to try. Continue reading →

Posted in Dairy-Free, General, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Recipes, Vegetarian, Year-Round | Tagged #localfood, #locavore, appetizers, carrots, farmers market, gluten free, healthy, heirloom, kid friendly, Midtown Farmers Market, NC agriculture, raleigh farmers market, seasonal food, second harvest, sustainable agriculture, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie, Wake County, Western Wake Farmers Market | Leave a comment

Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Families on the Go: Eggs

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Susan

Eggs are coming into season! Have a healthy & simple egg breakfast in under 5 minutes by prepping the night before. Or take it with you and reheat it at work. Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, breakfast, cohen farm, community garden, cooking classes, easy recipe, egg sandwich, eggs, farmers market, healthy, kid friendly, Midtown Farmers Market, NC agriculture, omelette, organic, Raleigh, seasonal, seasonal food, sustainable agriculture, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie, Wake County, Wild Onion Farm | Leave a comment

Hop Into the New Year with Chinese Almond Cookies

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Susan

Updated Chinese Almond Cookies using Justin’s Classic Almond Butter. Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged #localfood, #locavore, almonds, carolina foodie, Chinese Almond Cookies, cooking classes, easy recipe, Justin's Almond Butter, kid friendly, Midtown Farmers Market, NC agriculture, Raleigh, seasonal, sustainable agriculture, tar heel foodie, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie, Wake County, Western Wake Farmers Market, Year of the Rabbit | Leave a comment