April 7, 2025
Save your store bought pickle brine for easy home made pickles! It’s best to use brine from naturally fermented pickles, like Bubbies, but you can use a vinegar based pickle brine as well. In the cooler months, turnips and radishes are perfect, and of course cucumbers in the summer months. This is super easy but… Read more »
December 9, 2024
This simple side dish pairs the turnip roots and tops together. Remember that the smaller, white Harkurei turnips we get in shares are much milder and tender than purple top turnips. You won’t need to cook them as long. If you are making these while you roast a chicken, use the drippings instead of the… Read more »
November 25, 2024
This is the easiest, most delightful winter squash dish that comes together with just a drizzle of good quality oil and a grating of salty, hard cheese. The recipe is good with other squash but the dry, fluffy texture of kabocha and it’s unique flavor profile really shine here. Best substitutes for kabocha are other… Read more »
This is a simple recipe using any of our winter squash from cushaw to butternut. Feel free to omit any spices that don’t speak to you. To further sweeten add maple syrup. Serve up in a handmade pottery bowl and enjoy it by a cosy fire with your feet up. Noosh e joon (Persian for bon… Read more »
November 18, 2024
Did you know that there are “Rage Rooms,” where you can pay a small fee, don some safety gear, and smash away at a wide variety of items? There are some days where this seems like perfectly reasonable behavior. Today, I went a different, more productive route, carrying my carving pumpkin outside and laying into… Read more »
October 28, 2024
Apples and pomegranates add a sweet/tart pop to a simple arugula salad. Add nuts or seeds if desired. Ingredients 1 share arugula, washed, dried and chopped1 apple, cored and diced2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds2 tablespoons pepitas or chopped pecans1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Toss first four ingredients together in a salad bowl. Mix mustard, vinegar, oil and… Read more »
October 7, 2024
This is NOT a deep fried okra recipe. Instead the oven baked results should be something akin to kale chips, adding appeal to a vegetable that can be difficult for some to love. If you have an air fryer this is a chance to use it, but the fries will be fine in the oven.… Read more »
July 12, 2024
This is an easy adaptation of a NYT Cooking recipe that can be a great way to use up summer squash of any variety (zucchini included) in a tasty dinner with plenty of options to change it up. Follow the recipe as is to keep it vegetarian (or even vegan, if you like) or substitute… Read more »
April 15, 2024
We’ve recommended making kale chips dozens of times over the years, but lately many of our members are recommending an updated variation on the recipe with a nut butter blended into the oil and seasoning blend. Use whatever you have available, though most folks are suggesting almond butter or tahini. Keep it simple or play… Read more »
February 26, 2024
You can use either little Hakurei turnips or large purple top turnips or even radishes for this dish. Just remember that the Hakurei turnips will cook faster. This is a perfect recipe to use up your winter dill shares! Ingredients Saute onions over medium high heat in a bit of olive oil until translucent. Add… Read more »