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Friday, 24 May 2013 18:28
SFF for May 23, 2013
Organic Fennel, PRIMAVERA, Vista, CA A relative of dill and parsley, fennel is crunchy with hints of sweetness. The bulb, stalks, fronds, and seeds are all edible and all feature heavily in Mediterranean cooking. Fennel is highly aromatic with distinct flavors of anise; intense while raw but subtle when cooked,…
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Thursday, 16 May 2013 15:48
SFF for May 16, 2013
Organic Zucchini, COKE FARMS, San Juan Bautista, CA Although most would identify zucchini as a vegetable, it is actually a fruit. Native to the Americas and growing as long as three feet in some instances, zucchini has a delicate flavor with mildly sweet and floral notes. With both potassium, fiber…
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Friday, 10 May 2013 03:26
SFF for May 9, 2013
Organic Orange Carrots, COKE FARMS, San Juan Bautista, CA Carrots are thought to have originated in Iran and Afghanistan. A distant relative of parsley, fennel and dill, carrots were originally raised for their aromatic leaves and seeds. Although delicious and satisfying when raw, carrots are actually better for you after…
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Wednesday, 01 May 2013 22:08
SFF for May 2, 2013
Organic Fava Beans, COKE FARMS, San Juan Bautista, CA In season for a few short weeks in the spring, fava beans are flat, bright green beans with a sweet nutty flavor and a buttery texture. They are contained in thick, long inedible pods. Remove both the inedible shell as well…
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Thursday, 25 April 2013 20:11
SFF for April 25, 2013
Organic English Peas, COKE FARMS, San Juan Bautista, CA In peak in the spring, English peas are sweet and tender, with a fresh and bright flavor. Encased in an inedible pod, peas' fresh flavor pairs especially well with fresh mint, lemon and dill. Very high in both fiber and protein,…
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Thursday, 18 April 2013 19:13
SFF for April 18, 2013
Organic Broccoli, COKE FARMS, San Juan Bautista, CA A staple of the American diet, broccoli originated in Europe over 2,000 years ago. First cultivated in the US in the 1800's, broccoli is a considered a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable, full of B Vitamins, plus Vitamins A & C, calcium and…
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Tuesday, 09 April 2013 19:59
SFF for April 11 2013
Organic Dill, COKE FARMS, San Juan Bautista, CA Dill with is pretty, frilly fronds and distinct anise flavor, pairs especially well with fish, in creamy sauces and with cucumbers. Use to make quintessential dill pickles or in a fresh cucumber salad, in a creamy dip with yogurt, or to top…
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Thursday, 28 March 2013 03:41
SFF for April 4, 2013
Organic Snow Peas, COKE FARMS, San Juan Bautista, CA Enjoyed while young and tender, snow peas are perfect to add raw to salads, or in stir-fry's and sautés. The entire wide flat pod is consumed, trim the ends and pull the strings if desired. With a delicately sweet flavor and…
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Thursday, 21 March 2013 01:19
SFF for March 21, 2013
Organic Artichokes, RODONI FARMS, Santa Cruz, CA Artichokes are thought to have originated in North Africa, where they still grow wild today. They were introduced to the United States in the 19th century by French and Spanish immigrants.Artichokes can be enjoyed in a multitude of ways. To prepare artichokes leaves…
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Tuesday, 12 March 2013 03:45
SFF for March 14, 2013
Organic Braising Mix, PRIMAVERA, Vista, CA A pre-chopped blend of kales, chards and other hearty greens perfect for stews, soups, sautes and braising. Store in the cooler part of your fridge for up to one week. Organic Dandelion Greens, COKE FARMS, San Juan Bautista, CA While many consider…
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Tuesday, 05 March 2013 16:50
SFF for March 7, 2013
Organic Rapini (aka Broccoli Rabe,) JJM, Hollister, CA A relative of both the cabbage and the turnip, up until about thirty years ago, rapini was used in the US primarily for commercial animal feed. However, rapini has long been a favorite in traditional Italian and Asian cooking. With long bitter…
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Thursday, 28 February 2013 21:29
SFF for February 28, 2013
Organic Rainbow Chard, COKE FARMS, San Juan Bautista, CA While all chard leaves are green, the stems and ribs can vary from pale white to bright orange to fuchsia or deep red. Chard was given the name "Swiss Chard" to distinguish it from several varieties of spinach in early French…
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Tuesday, 19 February 2013 05:56
SFF for February 21, 2013
Organic Daikon, COKE FARMS, San Juan Bautista, CA Literally "large root" in Japanese, daikon radishes are an integral part of Japanese cuisine. More land in Japan is used for cultivating daikon radishes than any other fruit or vegetable. Essentially a long, tube shaped radish, some daikon varieties can grow as…
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Tuesday, 12 February 2013 04:56
SFF for February 14, 2013
Organic Red Beets, COKE FARMS, San Juan Bautista, CA Sweet, earthy and colorful, baby red beets are a member of the Chenopodiaceae family, along with carnations, chard, spinach, and venus fly traps. The deep rich color is due to betalain pigments, which are also thought to support the body's detoxification…
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