by Chef's Garden | Jun 12, 2023 | Food and Nutrition
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...
by Chef's Garden | Dec 9, 2022 | Health and Nutrition
The Chef’s Garden became a pioneer of growing microgreens in the mid-1990s when Chef Charlie Trotter came to us and said he was tired of mesclun as a blend; he wanted something different to put on his plates. That simple request was the “seed” that started our passion...
by Chef's Garden | Jan 19, 2021 | Cuisine
2021 Food Trends: Celebrate the Miracle of Microgreens When looking at food trends for 2021, we were thrilled to see microgreens appear so prominently in lists. We’ve long celebrated the miracle of microgreens, and many of the chefs who buy from our farm use them...
by Chef's Garden | Mar 27, 2018 | Nutrition
Microgreens truly are miraculous, tiny, perfect representations of fresh vegetables, herbs and greens. They provide intense flavor in delicate bites – and studies are showing how their nutritional levels are off the charts. As another benefit, they add unexpected...
by Chef's Garden | Jul 18, 2017 | Culinary Trends
The case for microgreens is clearly and independently being made by scientists, researchers, fitness professionals and culinary experts. We’re going to take that concept one step further and say that, although microgreens make excellent garnishes, they are so much...
