From the monthly archives:

June 2008

Cake and Kale – a Confession

by Carolyn on June 28, 2008

Recipe for a decadent side dish of Brown-Butter Creamed Winter Greens.

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Shabby Chic Kale, Potato and Sausage Soup

by Carolyn on June 27, 2008

A sweet riff on the Portuguese caldo verde, this hearty, healthy soup of kale, potatoes, white beans and chicken sausage comes together quickly and easily.

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Spoonful of suga’

by Carolyn on June 26, 2008

Recipe for a fresh and delicious garlic scape pesto.

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Recipes for Warm Cilantro Potato Salad and Cilantro Sauce, which makes an excellent condiment for a variety of foods.

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Caramelized Onion, Spinach and Bacon Risotto

by Carolyn on June 24, 2008

Recipe for Caramelized Onion, Spinach and Bacon Risotto.

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Guac-umami

by Carolyn on June 22, 2008

Happy guacamole eaters

Everyone has a favorite way to make homemade guacamole. This is my umami-rich version.

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Rhubarb! A guest post from Julie Hartigan

by Carolyn on June 22, 2008

An easy recipe for Strawberry Rhubarb Compote, plus other ideas for using rhubarb.

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Green garlic

Links to resources about green garlic, and a recipe for Basil and Green Garlic Pesto.

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Father’s Day Menu

by Carolyn on June 16, 2008

Recipe for grilled skirt steak with Asian-style marinade.

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Girl meets grill

by Carolyn on June 16, 2008

A seasonal menu with recipes for Grilled Wild Alaskan Salmon, Fresh Tomato Salsa, peanutty Soba Noodle Salad and French-style Radishes.

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A face only mother earth could love

by Carolyn on June 13, 2008

CSA horseradish

Horseradish recipes: The World’s Best Bloody Mary from the Barefoot Contessa, and The World’s Best Cocktail Sauce from Williams Sonoma Hors d’Oeuvres.

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The Minimalist on Meat

by Carolyn on June 12, 2008

Link to Mark Bittman’s article on eating less meat, and why that strategy makes extra sense for CSA members.

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Melon Salad with Mint and Basil Vinaigrette

by Carolyn on June 12, 2008

Recipe for Melon Salad with Mint and Basil Vinaigrette by Giada deLaurentiis, via foodnetwork.com.

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Chocolate-Mint Pudding

by Carolyn on June 12, 2008

Link to a recipe for chocolate-mint pudding from Cooking Light.

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Sorrel Soup

by Carolyn on June 11, 2008

sorrel soup

This sorrel and potato soup is perfect as a first course or light lunch when the days start to warm up.

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Chard and garlic greens frittata

by Carolyn on June 10, 2008

a dozen spent

Recipe for an easy frittata with chard and garlic greens.

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The Catalpa Ridge Farm season begins today!

by Carolyn on June 10, 2008

CSA lettuce, onions, horseradish, radishes

Inaugural post for the 2008 Catalpa Ridge Farm CSA season.

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