Fall kale is the sweetest, post frost, but spring kale is the most tender. We have even been just chopping the rib/stems up thin and adding them to our kale dishes, whether they are cooked or raw as a salad. Often, we do a vinaigrette with kale (lots of options here), but had a taste […]
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At the Farmstand: May 19-25
May 17, 2016 – 6:04 pm
O Spring Greens, how we love you. All of your various textures, colors and tastes. Almost a dozen types of cooking and salad greens to choose from! And a new batch of Field Stone Farm Pizzas, which pair beautifully with salad or cooked greens! This week at our Farmstand you can find: • Eggs Fresh/Stored […]
At the Farmstand: May 12-18
May 11, 2016 – 2:16 pm
Greens of all types, sizes & colors! Had to clear a bunch out to make way for the tomato plants! Time to enjoy your salads, cooking greens, gratins and more! And even put some spinach or Greens Gratin away for later. This week at our Farmstand you can find: • Eggs Fresh/Stored Veggies & Fruits […]
Broccoli Raab with Garlic
May 4, 2016 – 2:12 pm
Adapted from Ina Garten’s Recipe This recipe works well in the early spring when the braising greens are young and tender as well as when we get the delightful, but firmer Choy and Raab stalks, just adjust your cooking time accordingly. 2 bunches broccoli rabe or other cooking greens (Choi, Mustard, Kale, etc.) 3 tablespoons […]
At the Farmstand: May 5-11th
May 4, 2016 – 1:49 pm
Wow, the greens are prolific! Cooking Greens, Salad Greens, such a range! This week at our Farmstand you can find: • Eggs Fresh/Stored Veggies & Fruits • Arugula • Beets • Braising Greens • Broccoli Raab Greens • Cabbage • Chard, Frozen • Garlic • Baby Kale • Mustard Greens • Pesto • Salad Mix – Mixed […]
At the Farmstand: April 28- May 4th
April 27, 2016 – 10:14 am
It sure looks like spring in the hoophouse even with the coating of snow outside. Another round of new greens this week, including some cooking greens! This week at our Farmstand you can find: • Eggs Fresh/Stored Veggies & Fruits • Arugula • Beets • Green Choi leaves • Broccoli Raab Greens • Cabbage • Carrots […]
Simple Braised Greens
April 27, 2016 – 8:09 am
This super simple, lovely version of Braised Greens is from Elena’s Pantry. Another great one, if you want to use a bit of bacon or ham is Michael Symon’s Braised Greens with Smokey Bacon or a version especially nice with Mustard Greens. These all work well with any greens and a mix of them. 1 tablespoon olive […]