by Chef's Garden | Dec 19, 2023 | Culinary Arts
exotic / adj. unusual and exciting because of coming (or seeming to come) from far away, especially a tropical country So says the Cambridge Dictionary—and when it comes to our exotic kale, we agree that it’s both unusual and exciting. It may seem like it’s coming...
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...
by Chef's Garden | Oct 9, 2023 | Sustainable Agriculture
As Farmer Lee once said about this incredible plant, “Don’t let their innocence fool you. Nasturtium leaves are real head-bangers. At first blush, these leaves are silky and tender, like a melody. They’re gently rounded, with no sharp edges, like a folk tune. Mild...
by Chef's Garden | Aug 8, 2023 | Edible Flowers
Picture a meadow full of colorful blooms, each about the size of a dime or a nickel. The blossoms come in a variety of colors, such as vibrant purple, gold, orange, white, and more. This scene is similar to the viola patch at The Chef’s Garden. Farmer Lee Jones has...
by Chef's Garden | Jul 18, 2023 | Gardening
“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...
