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Egyptian Starflowers: Heavenly Beauties on Earth
“A flower is the one extra piece of love that makes the dish complete.” (Chef Emma Bankston from Aquavet) From vibrant red to peachy pink to dark pink with brilliant white in their centers, Egyptian starflowers' colors are simply gorgeous—and even the names of their...
What Vegetables are Good for Dogs?
According to a recent survey by the American Psychiatric Association, nearly nine out of ten pet owners today say their animals are part of the family, and they feel a special bond with them. So, when you appreciate your dog that much, it’s natural to want to provide...
Marvelous Mesclun: Plating Techniques
Go beyond salads with the mesclun mix from The Chef’s Garden. This flavorful blend changes throughout the year as the seasons evolve. Keeping our mesclun mix on hand inherently keeps your menu, the dishes you serve, and their ingredients seasonably sensitive. At the...
Nutrition and Mental Health: the Gut Brain Axis and More
It’s amazing to consider how much of our total daily energy is utilized by the brain! This one organ uses around 20 percent of the body’s total energy each day—and for the brain to function at its best, it needs glucose for energy. The brain also utilizes...
Lucky Sorrel: Sweet Spot Between Vegetable and Herb
Tart in flavor, this wonderful leafy plant can be chopped up and used as an herb to flavor soups, sauces, and more—or a flavorful green that fits well into salads and stir-fries or cooked with other greens to add a more vibrantly bright taste. Technically speaking,...
Farming for Health Podcast #15: Dawn Perry
When Dawn Perry lived in San Francisco as a young adult, she resided in a food-obsessed community with plenty of amazing ingredients available—but didn’t have a great toolkit of recipes to rely upon to use them. Growing up, her mom ensured that the family ate well,...
The Perfect Pea Tendril: Plating Techniques
Pea tendrils offer a mildly sweet, earthy flavor reminiscent of fresh, raw peas. You can keep the tendrils whole or pull them apart from the leaves, enjoying the incredibly tender and buttery texture and their eye-catching appearance. Here, Chef Jamie Simpson shares...
What Are Microgreens, Exactly? What Makes Them So Special?
The answer to the first question, “What are microgreens?” is simpler than you might think. Microgreens are regular varieties of vegetables harvested in the early stage of growth. They are harvested at the beginning of their life (typically seven to twenty-one days...
Emerald Crystal Lettuce: Plating Techniques
This lovely lettuce offers fresh green flavor along with a tender, succulent texture while also providing a nice crunch. The leaves are fleshy and creamy-edged green. In the summer, there’s also a bonus: rose-colored edible flowers. Here are three ways that Chef...
Farming for Health Podcast #14: Kristin Donnelly
Dr. Amy Sapola recently chatted with Kristin Donnelly, the co-author of The Chef’s Garden: A Modern Guide to Common and Unusual Vegetables—With Recipes. By the time of this collaboration, Kristin was firmly established in the culinary world, having started her journey...
Sorrel: Plating Techniques
Sorrel, with its sweet introduction and tart finish, comes in numerous varieties, each amazing. Chefs have their own favorites - chosen based on flavor, textures, and attractive appearances on the plate or in a glass. Here, Chef Jamie Simpson shares three of his...
Lectin-Rich Vegetables: Benefits vs. Risks
I regularly encourage eating as much color and variety as seasonally possible because diversity is key to vitality. But what about lectins? Is it necessary to avoid beans, vegetables, and other foods with lectins? The quick answer: It depends. What are Lectins? ...
Brilliant Applications of Beets: Plating Techniques
Beets offer up a rainbow of flavors, textures, shapes, and hues. From flavors ranging from strong earthy to sweet sugar, textures are deliciously crisp and crunchy. Shapes include round beets and elongated ones with colors including red, white, gold, and yellow. Here,...
Farming for Health Podcast #13: Sandor Katz
The New York Times has described a man as a true legend and one of the "unlikely rock stars of the American food scene." His name is Sandor Katz. According to the BBC, his teachings and writings have had a profound impact on lives worldwide. As he grew up in New York...
Vibrant Violas: Plating Techniques
Violas are stunningly beautiful blooms that come in a wide range of hues and contrasting combinations—ranging from the intense colors of black raspberry violas to the bright beauty of lemon meringue blooms. They provide the delicate, honey-vegetal flavors of Necco...
Reproductive Health: A Deep Dive into the Subject
Regularly consuming deeply nourishing foods in their whole form is essential for overall health, and this is especially true for reproductive health. This post explores this subject in depth, focusing on proper nutrition to help achieve this state. The concept of...
Daily Meal: Get Creative: Use Leftover Dried Herbs To Amplify Loose Leaf Tea Blends Read More: https://www.thedailymeal.com/1262344/get-creative-use-leftover-dried-herbs-to-amplify-loose-leaf-tea-blends/
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What are Cover Crops and How Do They Work?
As the name implies, these are crops that are intended to cover the soil, and although they’re the most important crops at The Chef’s Garden, they aren’t harvested for consumption. Instead, as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) shares, “Cover crops are...
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Farming for Health Podcast #12: Dr. Deanna Minich
Dr. Deanna Minich begins this podcast by acknowledging her forward-thinking mother. In the 1970s, while other mothers succumbed to their kids' requests for Wonder Bread, Deanna's mother encouraged her family to prioritize growing their own food and consuming...
Citrus Lace: Plating Techniques
Citrus lace fits perfectly with a wide range of dishes and cuisines. Its lacy leaves have a silky texture and vibrant citrusy flavor. Here, Chef Jamie Simpson presents three unique ways to incorporate citrus lace into eye-catching presentations. At the Bar:...
Bounty of Beets
Farmer Lee Jones loves to celebrate the underappreciated beet—and he offers up the following poetic comment: Although quite gnarly, the overgrown beet, grown just right, they’re a culinary treat. At this point, Farmer Lee suggests that we switch the artistic spotlight...
