Archive for June 2016
Farm Fresh Summer V: Tomatoes
There is no doubt that those first tomatoes of the season deserve to be eaten just as they are off the vine. We have already enjoyed many straight out of our Tecolote Farm basket, especially that gorgeous sun gold variety. However, when you feel ready to cook a few up, you will certainly want to…
Read MoreFarm Fresh Summer IV: Green Beans
I have to admit that, as a child of the 60’s, I never tasted fresh greens bean until adulthood. It’s a sad truth, but I certainly have made up for lost time by eating my fair share each year when they come in to season. Since their first appearance in our weekly Tecolote Basket, they…
Read MoreFarm Fresh Summer III: New Potatoes
New potatoes! What a treat! If you haven’t tasted freshly harvested new potatoes, you are seriously missing out. I happen to be partial to the ones I have been discovering in my Tecolote Farm basket each week. I was inspired last month by Gena Hamshaw’s Food 52 post and have been tweaking this recipe ever…
Read MoreFarm Fresh Summer II: Summer Squash
Since summer squash is here to stay until fall, having a handful of go-to recipes to use up these beauties is definitely helpful. In my opinion, there is not much that beats them sliced, seasoned, and grilled or roasted but this Coconut Curry Summer Squash Soup is really hard to pass up. While I am…
Read MoreFarm Fresh Summer I: Cucumbers
While summer is off to a wet start here in Austin, we can still celebrate its farm fresh bounty along with Tecolote Farm. You may remember that in early spring I shared a bit about Tecolote and the goodness they bring to Austin kitchens each season with their 100% organic family owned farm. Now with…
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