Basil Beans or summer squash Cabbage or kohlrabi Carrots Cucumbers Garlic Hot pepper Potatoes, Red Norland Sweet onion Sweet pepper Tomatoes After weeks of relentless heat and humidity, we poor farmers greeted the cooler weather and chilly nights with great enthusiasm last week. The air had a touch of fall, even though we know … Continue reading Week 11, 2010
Cheese and Basil Polenta with Tomato-Basil Sauce
From Better Homes and Gardens: Vegetarian Recipes 2 c. shredded fontina or mozzarella cheese (8 oz) ½ c. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese 2 TB snipped fresh basil 3 c. water 1 c. yellow cornmeal 1 c. cold water 1 tsp salt 1 TB margarine or butter, melted 1. In a medium mixing bowl stir … Continue reading Cheese and Basil Polenta with Tomato-Basil Sauce
Week 10, 2010
Beans Beets Cabbage or kohlrabi Cucumbers Hot pepper Parsley Potatoes, Red Norland Sweet onion Sweet pepper Summer Squash Tomatoes As annoying as the above-average rainfall has been this growing season, the massive flooding and desolation of Pakistan keep it all in perspective. As a result of last week’s rainstorm, we lost perhaps a sixth of … Continue reading Week 10, 2010
“Secret” Chocolate Muffins
Farmers at Gale WoodsConfiscated from the archives of Gale Woods Farm 2 c. cooked, chopped Beets (Secret!) ½ c. applesauce 1. Puree in blender until smooth. 2. Preheat oven to 350. 1 ½ c. sugar ½ c. oil ½ c. plain yogurt 3 eggs 3. Combine in a large mixing bowl. Beat with electric mixer … Continue reading “Secret” Chocolate Muffins
Garden Gazpacho
From the Star Tribune, 22 July 2010 Ingredients 2 lb. tomatoes, washed, seeded 1 red bell pepper 1 green or yellow pepper 3 cucumbers, divided 1 large shallot, peeled 2 garlic cloves, peeled 2 TB olive oil 2 TB red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar 1 TB hot red pepper sauce 1 ¾ c. tomato … Continue reading Garden Gazpacho
Week 9, 2010
Basil Beans Carrots Cucumber Garlic Potatoes, mixed Red onion Sweet corn Sweet onion Summer squash Tomatoes I write to you from our farm’s submarine, passing through a giant lake covering what was once our fields. We have dispatched a scuba team to harvest carrots for the week, though sadly a shark has claimed the beet … Continue reading Week 9, 2010
Fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta
Simply in Season from Simply in Season Ingredients 4 large cloves garlic, minced 2 lb. tomatoes, chopped/seeded/drained ½ c. fresh basil, chopped ¼ c. olive oil 1 tsp salt 1 lb. whole wheat pasta shells or ziti Directions 1. Combine all ingredients except for the pasta and let stand at room temperature for 1-2 hours. … Continue reading Fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta
Week 8, 2010
Basil Beets Beans Collards Cucumbers Sweet corn Potatoes, German Butterball Sweet onion Sweet pepper Summer Squash Tomato Thunderstorm For the first few weeks of this spring, we had lots of toads on the farm. Nina and I would point them out, watch them hop around, pick them up to make them pee, and watch Henry … Continue reading Week 8, 2010
Pesto
from SimplyRecipes.com Ingredients 2 cups fresh basil OR arugula OR mizuna leaves, packed 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup pine nuts, sunflower seeds, or walnuts 3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Directions 1. Combine the basil in with the pine … Continue reading Pesto
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