Veggie Sides
Packable Lunches II: Better Than Sandwiches
I’m sure you’ll agree that sandwiches are old-school but we do have to admit they are quite packable. So, when searching for plant-based options, why not look for veggies that can still hold your favorite…
Keep it Cool II: Southwestern Chopped Salad
Cool, crisp, and flavorful! That’s what I look for in summer recipes, and this Southwestern Chopped Salad has it all. Feel free to improvise on the basic ingredient list and add extra veggies. They can…
Keep it Cool I: Asian Broccoli Salad
The best summer recipes in my opinion make use of the abundance of this season’s produce, require a minimal list of ingredients, and don’t involve the oven! Follow this month’s series to Keep it Cool…
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…
Farm 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…
Farm 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…
Farm 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,…
Farm 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…
Spring Vegetables with Tecolote Farms V: Chard
What’s not to love about a bountiful spring harvest of chard? Especially when it’s locally grown just outside of town by Tecolote Farms. I truly cannot wait to get my CSA this week and remake…
Spring Vegetables with Tecolote Farms IV: Baby Lettuce
Tender baby lettuce is just the best and in the Austin growing season they make a short and sweet appearance. Don’t miss out on this taste of spring by visiting Tecolote Farms at the SFC…
Spring Vegetables with Tecolote Farms III: Leeks
Farm fresh leeks are an icon of spring and if you are here in Austin, you will find leeks aplenty at Tecolote Farms. Subscriptions are still open to this season’s CSA or you can select…
Spring Vegetables with Tecolote Farms II: Radishes
Spring is here, well at least some days of the week, and so are gorgeous spring veggies. Throughout the month of March we pay homage to five super stars of spring that will be appearing…