Fresh Beans: Health Benefits, Cooking Tips, and Original Recipes

by Chef's Garden | Jul 19, 2021 | Health and Nutrition

When beans are ready to be harvested at the peak of freshness and flavor—as they are right now—Chef Jamie Simpson says this announces the “mid-swing of summer.” That’s when, he says, “they have an unbelievable range in flavor, texture, colors, and more.” Because of...

Kalettes: Stump the Chef

by Chef's Garden | Dec 5, 2016 | Culinary Creativity

We do farm tours at The Chef’s Garden all through the winter because even in the middle of a chilly December day, there are fascinating things to be discovered growing in the fields. Maybe it’s the cold temperatures that get to me when I’m giving a...

Summer Squash

by Chef's Garden | Jun 2, 2016 | Ingredient Spotlight

Squash has a special place in our hearts, because it was a squash blossom that led us to grow for chefs. Squash has a thin and crisp skin that contains a tender, juicy flesh with a mild sweet and nutty flavor.

Oca!

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.

In Season Now: Ice Spinach

by Chef's Garden | Jan 15, 2016 | Seasonal Produce

Watch Farmer Lee Jones talk about Ice Spinach. The natural sugar content of our spinach is off the charts, with brix readings as high as an apple! Utilizing cold frames allows us to maintain production of spinach throughout the year. In fact, Ice Spinach®, which...