Kale

Kale

The oldest member of the cabbage family, kale is among the earliest cultivated and was a favorite vegetable in ancient Rome.  It is a powerhouse vegetable, very rich in vitamins A, C, and the mineral calcium.  It is also high in the B vitamins.  Kale is the highest in...
Roma Tomatoes

Roma Tomatoes

Roma tomatoes are in the class of plum or paste tomatoes.  This variety of tomato typically has a meaty flesh, few seeds, and is less juicy than other tomatoes, which makes them ideal for salsas and cooking down into a tomato sauce or paste. Their shape is an...
Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar

Obtained originally from Nancy Mitchell, Brenda shares another family favorite recipe.  Her experience has been that her guests sit around this bowl of decadence and eat non-stop until it’s gone! Ingredients: 1 can black beans 1 cup fresh sweet corn kernels 4...
Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas

Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas

By now we’re all familiar with using tomatillos to make salsa verde.  After making your own homemade salsa verde, try using it in a main dish. The following chicken enchilada recipe is an easy start. We found this delicious recipe on Pinterest.  Isabel gets the...
News From the Farmer

News From the Farmer

My favorite time of year is upon us!  Colors of fall will begin to show and hopefully, cool, crisp and sunny days will take over.  We were able to pick a few wagonloads of pumpkins this past Saturday and the crop seems to look very nice with potential for great...