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...
Yellow Wax Beans with Toasted Almonds

Yellow Wax Beans with Toasted Almonds

Servings: 6 Prep time: 10-15 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Ingredients:   1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt   1 pound yellow wax beans, ends trimmed   2 Tablespoons olive oil   2 Tablespoons unsalted butter   3/4 cup (about 3 ounces) whole blanched almonds,...
Kale and Feta Salad

Kale and Feta Salad

Servings: 4-6 Prep time: 15 minutes  Ingredients: 1 bunch kale, large stems discarded, leaves finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt  1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar  1 apple, diced 1/3 cup feta cheese  1/4 cup currants or dried cranberries 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts...
News From the Farmer

News From the Farmer

How about this hot weather?!  I tell you, along with timely rain and all this heat, the crops grow faster than ever before.  The sweet corn starts to ripen, fruiting vegetables such as peppers and tomatoes begin to expand and take their shapes and colors and cabbage...