Knowing our Winter Squash, even in August The term winter squash is a bit of a misnomer: Harvested in Texas throughout the summer, these hardy vegetables are typically seen in the Fall and keep well throughout the winter months. Chances are, you’ve Read on!
Roasted Pepper Salad on Garlic Crostini Imagine our surprise – we’re grandmothers! Well, not quite yet, but it’s only a matter of time. The days are long and the years are short, after all. Our grandmothers taught us to Read on!
Quick Combos: Mushrooms, Okra, Winter Squash, Butter Lettuce, Creamer Peas Mushrooms Quick mushroom tacos are healthy and hearty. Saute sliced mushrooms over high heat with cumin and chile powder, then fold into warm tortillas with refried beans, cheese, and salsa. Read on!
Quick Combos: Sweet Potatoes, Creamer Peas, Okra, Spaghetti Squash, Potatoes For quick combos this week, try braised creamer peas, baked sweet potatoes, okra fritters, spaghetti squash & herbs, and smashed potatoes…yes, smashed! Slow down and enjoy these long summer days with friends and family. Read on!
Linguine with Salsa Fresca Beware of imposters. All that is red and round is not a real tomato. The other day, we had cause to run in to a certain big-box retail behemoth to pick up travel necessities. As Read on!
Quick Combos: Asian Pears, Asian Greens, Winter Squash, Corn, Sweet Potatoes Texas Asian pears are a crisp, mild addition to the late summer harvest. These pears are firmer than most and because their texture resembles an apple, they often substitute well Read on!
Cucumber Salad with Almond Picada, Feta & Honey When it comes to growing food, you’d be amazed to learn about the innovative farming tactics that can minimize soil (think aquaponics) and sunlight (think grow lights and greenhouse technologies). The Read on!
Quick Combos: Corn, Peaches, Winter Squash, Lettuce, Okra This week’s quick recipes include charred corn with tomato and avocado, spicy peach salsa, hearty stuffed winter squash, cool lettuce wraps, and oven-roasted carmelized okra. Enjoy! “No one was born a great Read on!