Revitalize Your Plate: A Fresh Start with Leafy Greens

by Chef's Garden | Jan 2, 2024 | Food and Nutrition

As we embark on a new year, there’s no better time to prioritize our health and make nourishing choices for our bodies. One delicious and nutrient-packed way to kickstart a healthier lifestyle is by embracing the vibrant world of leafy greens. Spinach, kale,...

Spinach Season: It’s Time to Look for Farmer Lee in the Fields

by Chef's Garden | Dec 4, 2023 | Food and Nutrition

Farmer Lee Jones loves spinach! He adores the farm-fresh flavor, the plant’s robust texture, its amazing amounts of nutrients, and its ability to grow in cool weather—which makes spinach the perfect embodiment of one of Farmer Lee’s favorite sayings: that we’re...

Outstanding Oyster Leaf: One of a Kind

by Chef's Garden | Aug 23, 2023 | Culinary Exploration

Looking to add the flavors of the sea to your dishes without ever breaking out the shucking knife? The oyster leaf is ideal. Also known as the vegetarian oyster, we’ve been working on growing this amazing plant for years—providing our treasured chefs with the...

Lucky Sorrel: Sweet Spot Between Vegetable and Herb

by Chef's Garden | Jul 6, 2023 | Culinary Arts

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,...

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...