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Category Archives: Summer
Summer Squash Carpaccio for Two
Simple raw salad of baby zucchini and crookneck squash made with a local items that fits well into summer menus with fish. Continue reading
Posted in General, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Summer, Vegetarian
Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, baby crookneck squash, baby zucchini, cooking classes, easy recipe, gluten free, healthy, honey dressing, Midtown Farmers Market, north carolina agriculture, organic, Raleigh, seasonal food, sustainable agriculture, tarheelfoodie, Wake County
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Early Summer Carrot Cake
An updated version of an old favorite, minus the icing. Carrot Cake that you can serve at breakfast or for a dinner dessert made with healthy local ingredients and few surprises. Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Fall, General, Recipes, Summer, Winter
Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, breakfast, cake, carrot cake, carrots, cooking classes, easy recipe, farmers market, healthy, kid friendly, Midtown Farmers Market, north carolina agriculture, seasonal food, second harvest, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie
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Roasted Beet Hummus
Kid-friendly “Barney” colored hummus! Make this one in your food processor using leftover roasted beets and just a few ingredients. Healthy, tasty and colorful and it freezes well if you make too much! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Dairy-Free, Fall, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Recipes, Summer, Vegetarian, Winter
Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, appetizers, Beets, cooking classes, easy recipe, Five Points, healthy, kid friendly, lactose free, NOFO, seasonal food, second harvest, sustainable agriculture, tarheelfoodie, Western Wake Farmers Market
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Zucchini & Carrot Cake or Bread
Great recipe to sneak in carrots and zucchini in the early spring. Lactose-free! Make it as a cake or as bread and serve it with coffee or at a picnic. Continue reading
Roasted Beet & Chocolate Bundt Cake
Rich chocolate cake sweetened with organic roasted beets and moist from the addition of healthy coconut oil. Make this one a day ahead of time if you like! Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Fall, Nut-Free, Recipes, Summer, Winter
Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, Beet, Chocolate, cooking classes, dessert, easy recipe, Hawaiian Salts, seasonal food, second harvest, sustainable farming, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie
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Let’s Preserve Those Fresh Picked Strawberries!
Easy methods to preserve fresh picked strawberries for use all year long. Simple Balsamic Strawberry Jam recipe using unusual ingredients like rosemary & black pepper. Continue reading
Posted in Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Preserves, Recipes, Seasonal Eating, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian
Tagged #locavore, #realfood, canning, easy recipe, Hillsborough NC, Jam, kid friendly, north carolina agriculture, organic, preserving, seasonal food, strawberries, sustainable agriculture, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie, Whitted Bowers Farm
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Chili: One Spice at a Time
North Hills Midtown Farmers Market Cooking Demo: Spicy Chili made with local pasture raised beef, local onions and a combination of spices to tantalize your mouth! Serve it with chips or in a bowl with some Ashe County Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Dairy-Free, Diabetic Friendly, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Recipes, Second Harvest, Summer
Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, beef, cooking classes, easy recipe, healthy, Midtown Farmers Market, north carolina agriculture, organic, second harvest, spicy, sustainable agriculture, sustainable farming, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie
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Feta Couscous Salad
A fresh feta salad with local in-season vegetables that you can make in 15 minutes with items from your local market, pantry and freezer. Serve it immediately or store it for a day. Continue reading
Farmers’ Market Couscous Salad for all Seasons
Vary your ingredients depending on the season for this light side dish. Goes well with all sorts of chilled or warm vegetable soups. Makes the most of farm fresh ingredients from local vendors. Continue reading
Posted in Fall, Nut-Free, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, chevre, cooking classes, coucous, easy recipe, farmers market, feta, healthy, Midtown Farmers Market, north carolina agriculture, red bell peppers, sausage, seasonal, Seasonal cooking, second harvest, sustainable agriculture, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie, Western Wake Farmers Market
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Fresh Berry Topping From Last Summer’s Harvest
Simple frozen berries from last summer make a delicious topping for pancakes, waffles, yogurt and ice cream in under minutes. Pick your favorite flavors of berries to work with and add a pinch of spice and sugar, heat and you are ready to serve warm. Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, General, Nut-Free, Summer
Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, blackberries, blueberries, cobbler, cooking classes, easy recipe, farm visits, farmers market, foraging trips, fruit topping, Midtown Farmers Market, north carolina agriculture, raspberries, seasonal, second harvest, sustainable, sustainable food, tarheel foodie, Western Wake Farmers Market
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