Freekah Stuffed Peppers
It’s pretty hard to resist the sweet taste and rainbow color of the frying peppers finding their way into our share the past few weeks. Peppers are standard in most of our diets, but did you know that...
View ArticleHerbed Acorn Squash & Quinoa Risotto
Autumn has arrived at Blooming Glen Farm, as noted most deliciously by the lovely winter squashes making an appearance in our shares over the last couple weeks. Autumn-time squashes, including acorn,...
View ArticleSweet Potato Black Bean Chili
It’s hard to find a person who can’t appreciate sweet potatoes. They’re often something I recommend to clients who need to add a little more color into their diets — both literally and figuratively —...
View ArticleSam’s Potato Soup
Blooming Glen Farm grows a really wonderful selection of potatoes. We’ve been introduced to a variety of potatoes this season, including Sangre, Purple Sun, Kerrs Pink and Purple Viking, along with...
View ArticleMacerated Strawberry Salad
We were lucky to pick a quart of perfect strawberries at this season’s first share pickup — yum! These pretty, plump berries aren’t just nice to look at: One cup of them offers nearly 150% of the...
View ArticleRaw Mediterranean Squash & Greens Salad
Happy Summer! As the temperatures rise this season, many of us find it harder to crank up the stove top or oven to get meals onto the table. This is a natural time of year to crave cooler, fresher...
View ArticleCold Marinated String Beans & Scapes
Pick-your-own string beans are a sure sign that summer has arrived at Blooming Glen! Although we often don’t think about these beans as being particularly healthful, they actually have “impressive...
View ArticleTabbouleh
Tabbouleh (also tabouli) is a classic Middle Eastern salad made from whole grains and highlighted by the fresh herbs, cucumbers, and tomatoes that are in season right now. The whole grains in tabbouleh...
View ArticleEggplant & Summer Veggie White Bean Pasta
Over the years, I’ve discovered that one of the benefits of belonging to a CSA was an unexpected one: It puts me out of my comfort zone. When shopping at the super market for produce, I — like most of...
View ArticleRice & Beans
From Cuban black beans with yellow rice to Indian ramjah (kidney beans) with basmati rice, rice and beans is a classic, versatile dish that’s found throughout most cultures around the globe. Rice and...
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