If you’ve been to Guilford Gardens in the summertime, you have no doubt noticed the large, red stalks dotting the farm. This, my friend, is amaranth. By summer’s end most stalks were 6 feet tall. Amaranth adds gorgeous, low-maintenance color to the garden and it’s edible to boot. Look for it this summer; maybe Kamala [...]
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All About Amaranth
Posted in flowers, grain, recipe, techniques, vegetables on April 14, 2010 | 5 Comments »
Tips for Storing Produce
Posted in fruit, techniques, vegetables on November 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Slimy greens. Moldy tomatoes. Sprouting potatoes. I know how it is: the schedule gets hectic or I was overzealous at the market. It’s a very sad day when I have to throw out food that has gone bad. But did you know that you can prolong the veggie lifespan by using proper storage methods? For [...]
Edible Landscaping
Posted in landscaping, photo entry, vegetables on September 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We have a beautiful color combination from the amaranth, sweet potato vine (serving as ground cover and food source), and magnolia tree. Later this fall we’ll explore amaranth and its uses.
Eggplanterrific
Posted in recipe, vegetables on September 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Cheesy Roasted Eggplant Bake from Oklahoma Living 2 large eggplants, sliced lengthwise, 3/4-inch thick 3 T olive oil, plus more for baking dish 1 15-ounce container part-skim ricotta cheese 3 large eggs 1/2 c Parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 c mozzarella cheese, grated 3 T chopped fresh or dried oregano, divided 1 1/2 t salt 1/4 [...]
Variations on Green and Purple
Posted in photo entry, vegetables on August 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Crookneck, zephyr, pattypan, cucumbers, lemon cucumbers, zucchini imperial black beauty, ichiban, rosa bianca, and casper
Using the Harvest
Posted in recipe, tomatoes, vegetables on July 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
There’s usually no shortage of zucchini around Oklahoma in the summer. When you have more than you know what to do with, look to these recipes to make a dent in your harvest or CSA basket. Zucchini Bread (two loaf pans) 3 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons [...]
Midsummer Onion Harvest
Posted in CSA, techniques, vegetables on June 23, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Guilford Garden CSA members got onions last week. I’m repeatedly amazed by caramelized onions—how they change from snappy and potent to savory and drool-inducing. I especially appreciate raw onions on chili or in tuna salad. Caramelized onions take an ordinary burger to the next level and are essential in classifying any pizza as “gourmet.” How [...]
Summer CSA
Posted in CSA, vegetables on April 24, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Here’s a teaser of what’s to come: CSA shares in July 2008
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