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Sweet Potatoes and Ginger are a fantastic pairing and there are lots of great dishes to make from them like soup, mashed with ginger and a little maple syrup. Here’s one that is very easy and delicious.   3 large sweet potatoes 1 tsp grated fresh ginger - or more if you love ginger 2 Tbls olive oil salt and pepper Peel potatoes and cut into half medallions. Place on oiled baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with ginger and coarse salt and lots of pepper. Place in 425 degree oven for 30 minutes or until tender. Can...

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Ginger - First year ginger is tender, non fibrous, thin skinned, and ready for your wildest culinary dreams. Apple Pear Cider - We just pressed this special cider blend at the farm and would love to share it.  Look in the refrigerator in the store. Lettuce Mix - After a long hiatus, we've got some lettuce mix for you.

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This past week we were able to give attention to some of our perennial crops.  We completed the support system for our raspberries and treated them to a heavy dose of wood chips.  The wood chips will help suppress weeds next year, conserve moisture, and help keep the soil biological activity intact and vibrant.  In addition, we prepared the area that will become our Asparagus patch next year.  This year it was the pumpkin patch.  After removing vines and any weeds, we applied compost and will either plant a winter killed cover crop (like oats) or mulch with straw.  We...

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Sweet Potatoes Leeks Sweet Dumpling Squash Tomatoes Pac Choi Kale Red Onions

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Leeks can be used in many ways but here’s a classic that is always a hit.  Vichyssoise - a cold leek and potato soup. *try this recipe with sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes! 6 leeks 2 T. butter 1 T. olive oil 3 large potatoes 4 cups chicken broth salt and pepper pinch of nutmeg 1/2 cup heavy cream chives for garnish Sauté chopped leeks in butter and oil until soft. Add peeled and diced potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Add chicken broth and bring to boil. Lower heat and simmer for about 30 minutes. Puree with immersion...

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Beets - Bunched beets for your culinary pleasure Sweet Potatoes - Great for baking or steaming.  Try with leeks and kale for an amazing veggie main dish. "Yellow Sauce" - A tomato sauce made exclusively with orange banana paste tomatoes and salt.  The color is outstanding. Asian Greens Mix - A mix of Pac Choi, Napa Cabbage, and Daikon Radish greens that make a great salad or stir fry. Apple Cider - A great mix of our apples went into this sweet cider.  Look for the pints in the store fridge.

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