Farm-Fresh Herbs: The Ultimate Difference Maker

by Chef's Garden | Apr 12, 2022 | Culinary Arts

Botanically speaking, Oxford Languages tells us that an herb is a “seed-bearing plant that does not have a woody stem and dies down to the ground after flowering.” However, the definition listed first is much broader: “any plant with leaves, seeds, or flowers used for...

Incredible Edible Leaves: An Exploration and Celebration

by Chef's Garden | Mar 9, 2022 | Culinary Exploration

Before we delve into the incredible diversity of flavorful edible leaves, here’s a quick explanation of a psychological phenomenon—one that’s been backed up by neurobiology: it’s called motivated perception. At its simplest, our brains cause us to see what we want to...

In The Kitchen #11: Farmer Lee Jones and Chef Jamie Simpson

by Chef's Garden | Feb 23, 2022 | Food & Cooking

Farmer Lee Jones and Chef Jamie Simpson of The Culinary Vegetable Institute met in the kitchen to unpack our Best of the Season Box and are cooking up a couple of simple dishes for you to try at home with our Farmer Jones Farm at The Chef’s Garden Home Delivery...

Celebrating the Beautiful Beet

by Chef's Garden | Feb 8, 2022 | Culinary Arts

Beets are an incredibly versatile root vegetable. They’re bursting with flavor, overflowing with nutritional benefits, and available in vibrant hues. In short, they’re an outstanding addition to your dishes and menus. Farmer Lee Jones notes that beets are one of...

The Perfect Parsnip

by Chef's Garden | Jan 25, 2022 | Culinary Arts

During Ohio winters, there is much less daylight, and the frigid temperatures prevent us from spending as much time outdoors. This means we spend more time indoors and talk about the crops we grow. A recent topic? The components of a perfect parsnip, the vegetable...