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Sunchoke Soup

   Making sunchokes into a soup allows it to be more easily digested! This recipe is adapted from Simply Recipes.2 tablespoons unsalted butter or oil1 cup chopped onion2 large garlic cloves, chopped2...

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On Our Farms 11/17

O N    H E N R Y ' S   F A R M   —    F I N A L   H A R V E S T  Anticipating night temperatures dropping to the twenties last weekend, we spent the week before harvesting all that we could out of the...

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11/17 CSA

In order to give you an abundant share of greens this week (for your last share of the season!), we managed to harvest out our kale, choi and parsley before the heavy frost turned them to mush. We also...

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On Our Farms - Giving Thanks - 11/21

O N    H E N R Y ' S   F A R M   —   A O Z O R A ' S    T H O U G H T S All over the field, signs of the coming winter abound: kale stalks--headless after we chopped off their tops for one last...

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11/21 Evanston Market

At Henry's Vegetable Stand...Caravaggio says, "Stock up for winter, and enjoy the holiday festivities!" Still Life with Flowers and Fruit, Caravaggio, 1601We harvested out a lot of our greens last...

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Teresa's Gifts and Goodies This Saturday in Evanston

Good, and good for you!'Tis the Season!  Not for crummy mass-produced gifts that no one really needs, but for Teresa's Holiday Gifts and Goodies that friends and family will really love!You'll find...

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Teresa's Teas, Specialty Jams, Aronia Juice, Soaps at Immanuel Lutheran this...

I just got back from three wonderful weeks in California. Yes, I took a vacation! We started and ended in the desert, but spent most of our time along the coast and in the Redwood forests. It was truly...

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It's Time to Order Plant Starts for Your Garden!

Spring is on it's way! And that means it's time to think about all the wonderful things you'd like to grow for yourself and your family this summer. No matter if you have a large garden, small patio,...

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Tulip Bouquets and Succulent Wreaths - Order Now!

Last fall, I planted specially-selected tulips of many lovely colors, shapes, and sizes.  They're popping up now, and Mother's Day will be here before you know it (May 8!). So now is the time to order...

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Sauteed Radishes with Mint and Tarragon

You can play around with the herbs in this recipe. Try thyme and sage, or nepitella and garlic instead of the tarragon and mint.2 tablespoons olive oilabout 20 radishes (2 bunches), halved or quartered...

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5/7 Evanston Market

Yes, Henry is back home! And hard at work weeding the tens of thousands of alliums and brassicas that he seeded into the hoophouse, and then transplanted to the field.At Henry's Farm and Vegetable...

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Gluten Free Chive Pancakes with Kira's Garlic Ginger Dipping Sauce

The sauce is also good as a salad dressing or topping for rice or noodles. Pancakes:1 1/2 cups brown rice flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds1/2 cup coconut milk1 cup water6...

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5/14 Evanston Market

At Henry's Farm and Vegetable StandThis week you'll see a lot more spring greens, and the first sweet and crunchy carrots, plus more beautiful beets and radishes.  Don't miss out on:Lots more...

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Evanston Market 5/21

At Henry's Vegetable Stand...Henry and Hiroko are back! And their farm and homeare now solar powered!This is the week that Henry himself returns to Henry's farmstand, and he looks forward to seeing you...

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Pea Shoot Salad

Pea shoots can be added to any salad -- lettuce, spinach, arugula, or a mixture of greens.6 cups pea shoots, roughly chopped10 radishes, thinly sliced3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 1/2...

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Pea Shoots Stir-Fried with Green Garlic

The light, sweet taste of the pea shoots goes well with the light, sweet taste of green garlic in this super quick and easy recipe.1 stalk green garlic, sliced into thin rounds, or minced 2 tablespoons...

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About Pea Shoots

V E G G I E   V I T A E Peas are one of spring's finest and most fleeting pleasures.  But even more fleeting are their tender shoots — in season for just a week or two each year.  Their soft leaves,...

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Beets with Chives and Dill

You can vary the herbs in this recipe. Try lemon balm, lemon thyme, or tarragon in place of the dill, or equal parts parsley and chervil.About 10 medium beets2 tablespoons buttersalt and pepper to...

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5/28 On Our Farms

O N    H E N R Y ' S   F A R M   —   P L A N T I N G   M A R A T H O N The velvety, pillowy soil welcomes the tomatoes.After last week's Evanston market (which came after a long Friday harvest day, a...

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Evanston Market 5/28

At Henry's Vegetable Stand...Last week's market stand was about double the size of the previous week, and we may be doubling it again this week, so be sure and come to the market -- even if it's cloudy...

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