by Chef's Garden | Apr 7, 2016 | Apiary Management
Tending the bees has been an enjoyable pastime, hidden on the grounds of the Culinary Vegetable Institute that we can now share with you and your guests. For several years, the Chef’s Garden has harbored bee hives tucked in among its spruce trees as well as the farm’s...
by Chef's Garden | Jan 21, 2016 | Food and Agriculture
Ocas are something new from an ancient culture. Riding the trend for healthy food, they originate from Peru, a country blending Spanish, African, Japanese and Chinese cultures. Watch to learn more about them.
by Chef's Garden | Jan 16, 2016 | Specialty Produce
Back when I was a kid, spinach was one of the least desired veggies in the cafeteria lunch line. I can remember kids lining up to scoop their servings of spinach onto my plate. Even back then I loved spinach – maybe it was the marketing effect of Popeye The...
by Chef's Garden | Jan 8, 2016 | Seasonal Produce
A new twist to the old tuber favorite! Read more about Ocas history, flavor and texture – so many tasty possibilities! Ocas are something new from an ancient culture. Riding the trend for healthy food, they originate from Peru, a country blending Spanish,...
by Chef's Garden | Jun 2, 2015 | Culinary Adventures
About 30 years ago, before the Chef’s Garden was even a concept, I was approached at a farmer’s market near Cleveland by a chef named Iris Bailin. She had recently returned home from Europe, classically trained in the high arts of French cuisine, searching for the...
