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Cucumber Cooler

Cucumber Cooler: 5 minutes to gather ingredients, 3 minutes to chop produce, 1 minute to blend, = heavenly cool cucumber drink delight on a hot day! Continue reading

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Steaming & Dehydrating to Save Space

Dehydrating preserves your carrots, celery, cherry tomatoes to use in hiking recipes or fast meals at home throughout the year. Continue reading

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Local Fish Stew Cooked with Heirloom Vegetables

Simple fish stew that will work with many types of local fish. Choose one that will hold it’s texture and shape after you Continue reading

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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

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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

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Simple Saving Techniques for the Late Spring Harvest

Simple, healthy ways to save the spring harvest for later use. Continue reading

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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

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Baby Kale Ceviche with Feta & Pine Nuts

Prepare this Baby Kale Ceviche a day in advance for the best flavor. Using organic local products this salad was a hit at the Five Points Sidewalk Sale & Farmers Market. Continue reading

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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

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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

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