Ingredients Fresh pasta sheets, cut into eight 5” squares (note: you can use store-bought lasagna, cooked, cooled slightly, and cut into 5” lengths) 2 T olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 small zucchini, sliced thin 1 small yellow squash (or more zucchini), sliced thin 2 cup fresh whole-milk ricotta 3 […]
KIWIS STORE: Place unripe kiwis in a paper bag with an apple, pear or banana at room temperature for a few days. These fruits give off ethylene gas, which helps accelerate ripening. USE: Packed with more vitamin C than an equivalent amount of orange, the bright green flesh of the kiwifruit speckled with tiny black […]
No, the title has nothing to do with my personal description—ummm, I’m not bitter :). It has to do with some of the challenges we faced last week in our effort to bring you the freshest quality organic produce available. Our goal at Klesick Family Farm is to deliver a box of produce that will […]
FENNEL: STORE: Store fresh fennel in the refrigerator crisper, where it should keep fresh for about four days. However, it is best to consume fennel soon after purchase since as it ages, it tends to gradually lose its flavor. USE: The stalks of the fennel can be used for soups, stocks and stews, while the […]
As I sit to write this newsletter, I have to stop and marvel at a pair of hummingbirds. I wonder at how fast those wings beat to stay stationary in one place (up to 80 times per second with the smallest species). Talk about amazing creatures! This year we have had an explosion of feathered friends. […]
GREEN BELL PEPPERS: STORE: Proper storage can extend their useful life, preserve their nutritional value and help retain their flavor. Store green bell peppers for short-term use by refrigerating them in the produce drawer of your refrigerator. With proper refrigeration, a healthy bell pepper should last from three to five days in the refrigerator. USE: […]
Joelle and I have been raising, homeschooling and hanging with our children for the last 20 years. It hardly seems possible that our eldest, Micah, is nearly 20 years old. Surely it couldn’t have been but a few years ago that I was teaching him to ride a bike. Alas, it is true, our children […]
The local season is beginning to explode…finally! Guess what that means? It’s berry time! Local flats of fresh blueberries and raspberries are available to order now! Local Blueberries, Flat: $48.00 Local Raspberries, Flat: $35.00 Local Cherries are here and fabulous! Red Bing: $4.00/1-lb. Rainier: $6.50/lb. Local Apricots: $1.00/each. *If we don’t have the berries the week […]
There is little that is more satisfying than when you come across a taste from your childhood. A bite of apricot pie transports me to the kitchen of my childhood home. In that memory, I stand tugging at my mom’s apron strings waiting for her to give me a job, as I so desperately wanted […]
GARLIC SCAPES: STORE: Garlic scapes store well, though freshly cut scapes taste the best. You can keep them in the refrigerator for a month or more, in a paper bag to avoid turning them into a slimy science project. They freeze well, too–blanched or not–but they tend to lose some of the garlicky heat during […]
Last weekend was one of those weekends where there was way too much to do to get it all done. Joelle was busy going to a baby shower on Saturday and hosting a baby shower on Monday, which meant she would be preoccupied with those responsibilities and could use some concentrated time. So, on Saturday, […]
GINGER: STORE: Fresh ginger will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator or several months in the freezer. Since freezing makes it easier to peel, slice and crush, you might as well freeze it as soon as you get it. USE: Ginger can be used in Indian curries, and in Chinese, Japanese, and European spice […]
Recently, I gave a talk on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Sometimes GMOs are referred to as Genetically Engineered (GE) foods or more boldly labeled as Frankenfoods. GMOs have been on the market since 1996. Remember the famous Starlink corn that found its way into corn chips and caused a huge uproar? Why is the whole […]
Let your imagination blossom with a special coloring page for everyone to enjoy!
BANANAS: Store: Keep bananas at room temperature, as they will continue to ripen over time. If you’re not able to finish all the bananas in the bunch, don’t worry! Even ripe or overripe bananas are good for some recipes. Use: Bananas are beloved by people of all ages. They’re perfect for a delicious afternoon snack, […]
The other day, I set out to make pancakes and scrambled eggs for the family. Most of the clan was home, maybe 9 out of 11! So I went to allrecipes.com and found the perfect recipe (you know, the one with 4000 reviews and a 4+ rating), read a few comments to see if there […]
I love those voracious consumers of insects. Often when I am working with a tractor or my horses there will be squadron of swallows following me around the field. I notice them more when I am clipping (mowing) pasture. These beautiful birds are fun to watch. It almost reminds me of a Star Wars movie. […]
