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Category Archives: Spring
Very Berry Beet Smoothie
Combine local organic fruit, roasted beets, honey, a few dark leafy greens with coconut water and plain kefir for a colorful start to your morning or a late afternoon snack. Continue reading
Posted in Drinks, Freezing & Canning, General, Recipes, Seasonal Eating, Snack, Spring, Summer
Tagged #locavore, bananas, Beets, blackberries, blueberries, Chapel Hill, community garden, cooking classes, durham, education, farmers market, foodie, greens, kid friendly, north carolina agriculture, Raleigh, raspberries, seasonal, seasonal food, second harvest, strawberries, sustainable agriculture, sustainable farming, tarheel foodie
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Roasted Cauliflower & Wilted Spinach Cream Soup
Enjoy St. Pat’s Day with Green Cauliflower & Spinach Soup made from farm fresh spring vegetables, homemade broth & local dairy cream. Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Dinner, Fall, Freezing & Canning, General, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Nut-Free, Recipes, Seasonal Eating, Soup, Spring
Tagged #locavore, #realfood, Carrboro, Carrboro Farmers Market, cauliflower, Chapel Hill, cooking classes, cream, easy recipe, education, foodie, north carolina agriculture, organic, seasonal food, spinach, sustainable agriculture, sustainable farming, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie, Venable Bistro
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Quinoa Salad with Local Vegetables, Black Beans & Wild Rice
Interchangeable ingredients make this salad healthy, versatile and flexible to meet the needs of several meals. Add broth, stuff another vegetable with the base, or add chicken to create several meals from one base. Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Diabetic Friendly, Fall, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Salads, Seasonal Eating, Second Harvest, Sides, Soup, Spring, Vegetarian, Winter
Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #quinoa, #realfood, Carrboro Farmers Market, cooking classes, dried beans, easy recipe, fresh greens, gluten free, healthy, lactose free, local vegetables, Midtown Farmers Market, NC agriculture, salad, seasonal food, sustainable, sustainable agriculture, sustainable farming, sustainable food, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie, Wake County Farmers Market, Western Wake Farmers Market
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Peanut Butter, Chevre & Pecans with Dark Chocolate
Use local nut butter, goat cheese and honey to create a lovely spreadable dessert or delightful “tuffles” rolled in local toasted pecans with dark chocolate pieces hidden inside. Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Fall, General, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Seasonal Eating, Snack, Spring, Summer
Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, carolina, Carrboro Farmers Market, chevre, dark chocolate, dessert, easy recipe, Eater, farmers market, foodie, goat cheese, honey, north carolina agriculture, peanut butter, pecans, seasonal food, sustainable food, tarheel, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie
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Slow Cooked Fennel Bulb & Sweet Onions
Slow cooking fennel bulb with sweet spring onions provides a perfect compliment to chicken sausage, pulled chicken in a cream sauce over noodles or paired with fresh local bread and brie. Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Dairy-Free, Freezing & Canning, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Recipes, Seasonal Eating, Snack, Spring, Vegetarian
Tagged #localfood, #locavore, d, Durham Farmers Market, easy recipe, farmers market, fennel, gluten free, healthy, lactose free, north carolina agriculture, onion, seasonal food, slow cooked, sustainable, sustainable food, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie
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Blueberry, Lemon Verbena & Ricotta Pancakes
Looking for a Father’s Day breakfast idea? Blueberries are in season as we roll into June, right along with farm fresh dairy products and a little known plant to substitute for lemon. Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Recipes, Seasonal Eating, Second Harvest, Spring, Year-Round
Tagged #locavore, #realfood, blueberries, breakfast, Calico Farmstead Cheese, Carrboro Farmers Market, community garden cooking, Durham Farmers Market, easy recipe, Father's Day, healthy, Homestead Creamery, honey, kid friendly, lemon verbena, Maple Veiw Farm, NOFO, north carolina agriculture, organic dairy, Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market, ricotta, seasonal food, second harvest, sustainable agriculture, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie, Western Wake Farmers Market
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Spring Broccoli Pesto
Fresh from the Farmers’ Market! Broccoli, spring & scallions, green garlic, sorrel, nuts and local cheese all combine quickly to create a bright green pesto that you can put on sandwiches, in omelettes, souffles, or munch as a dip. Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Diabetic Friendly, Fall, Freezing & Canning, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Recipes, Seasonal Eating, Second Harvest, Sides, Snack, Spring
Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, broccoli, Chapel Hill Creamery, cooking classes, Durham Farmers Market, easy recipe, farmers market, gluten free, green garlic, green onions, healthy, kid friendly, Midtown Farmers Market, pecans, seasonal food, second harvest, sorrel, sustainable agriculture, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie, walnuts
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Broccoli Cheese Soup for Chilly Spring Days
#Comfort Foods like Broccoli Cheese soup don’t have to be unhealthy. Use ingredients from the market to create a full flavored soup that is natural and healthy in about 30 minutes Continue reading
Posted in Fall, General, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Seasonal Eating, Second Harvest, Soup, Spring
Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, broccoli, carrots, cooking classes, cooking demonstration, cream soup, easy recipe, farmers market, gluten free, healthy, Midtown Farmers Market, north carolina agriculture, seasonal food, second harvest, spring harvest, sustainable agriculture, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie
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Fresh Water Prawns with Asparagus, Sorrel & Cabbage
Multiple green colors bring this salad to life using farm fresh shaved asparagus, seasonal green garlic, sorrel, spring onions, garden thyme, Napa cabbage and NC fresh water prawns. Dress lightly with olive oil or add a bit of fresh lemon juice. Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Dairy-Free, Diabetic Friendly, Dinner, Fish, Recipes, Salads, Spring
Tagged #locavore, #realfood, American Prawn Cooperative, asparagus, cooking classes, easy recipe, Locals Seafood, NC Aquaculture, prawns, Savory Spice Raleigh, second harvest, spring, sustainable, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie
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Asparagus & Sorrel Pesto Pasta
Using fresh spring asparagus, sorrel along with the fall harvest of pecans and aged Asiago style cheese, you can have a wonderful meal in less than 30 minutes or a side salad that pairs well with poultry or fish. Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Dinner, General, Salads, Spring
Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, asparagus, Carrboro Farmers Market, cooking classes, easy recipe, farmers market, lactose free, NC Aquaculture, north carolina agriculture, organic, pesto, prawns, seasonal food, sorrel, sustainable agriculture, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie
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