Monthly Archives: January 2011

Sweet Potato and Brie Tortilla

Posted on January 30, 2011 by

Here’s what I’m serving at my next brunch.  So easy and effective.  It is good with a little light side salad of fresh greens, baby spinach or tatsoi drizzled with a rosemary vinaigrette. The deep orange sweet potatoes add so … Continue reading →

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Carrot Cake – Made Healthy, Local and Organic

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

This time of the year, I love to make special comfort foods for my family.  Most of the time it is a savoury dish served from my roasting pan sprinkled with fresh rosemary dug out of the snow and olive … Continue reading →

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Roasted Butternut Squash Brown Rice Risotto

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

This is quite a special risotto.  You must try this! It doesn’t take much effort or fancy ingredients, but it looks good and tastes even better.  Your family and friends will be impressed and call you “quite the cook”.  In … Continue reading →

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Community Supported Agriculture: What to expect when you join a farm

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

Please take a look at this informative video from a CSA group in the USA. Becoming a member of a community supported farm can be a challenge as well as a joy. Gary Brever of Ploughshare Farm, Kate Stout of … Continue reading →

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Just off the Press, the London Free Press

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

An Amish farm is using a different kind of greenhouse to grow year- round Local veggies – all year | London | News | London Free Press. click here to read the whole article   The London Free Press MALAHIDE … Continue reading →

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Local organics, all year ’round | London | News | London Free Press

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

Local organics, all year ’round | London | News | London Free Press. click here Hey Everyone I am so excited!  As the program enters it’s third year, Triple Cord CSA and the Miller Family have finally made it to … Continue reading →

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Veggies are Good for your Skin

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

You don’t need a bronzer for a golden glow, just eat lots of fruit and veggies, here’s an article I came across which will enlighten you. Looking a bit pale and even pasty this winter? If you can’t fly to … Continue reading →

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Winter Garden

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

January 18, 2011.  I find myself standing in a field behind the barn, eating a carrot fresh from the ground, dirt and all!  Truly the “Ice Wine” of carrots.  Pure sweetness, full of flavour, packed with beta-carotene.  Don’t believe it … Continue reading →

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Baby Spinach Salad with Creamy Herb Dressing…aka “Tulip Salad”

Posted on January 17, 2011 by

I have dedicated this salad to my little friend Eamon.  Eamon is one of our younger CSA members.  He is a pre-schooler who has been in our group since he was a toddler.  Eamon loves and eats just about everything … Continue reading →

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Red Beet, Sweet Red Pepper and Watermelon Radish Salad

Posted on January 14, 2011 by

Try this fabulous winter salad full of bright colours.  Along with fresh roasted beets and some nutritious nut protein along with mild goat cheese or shaved Asiago cheese, this dish could be served at a nice luncheon or side dish. … Continue reading →

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