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Almond Flour Blueberry Pancakes
Michael introduced me to this recipe. These pancakes are gluten-free and are better than any pancakes I've ever had! Be sure to use a non-stick pan or you'll have trouble turning the pancakes over.1...
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Evanston Market 7/2
At Henry's Vegetable StandBeautiful Amaranth Greens. Although the weather broke this week, plunging us from the high 90s down into the 70s, the vegetables tell no lies. This week at the market you'll...
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In Your Share 7/5
CHOICE OF: Italian Basil or Lemon Basil -- The Italian basil has larger leaves, and the Lemon basil has smaller leaves, and an unmistakable lemon scent. Either variety can be used to garnish...
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Spicy Lemon Verbena Meatballs
It may seem odd to put a lemony herb in meatballs, but trust us, this is delightful!1pound ground pork (or 1/2 pound ground pork and 1/2 pound ground beef)3cloves garlic, finely chopped1hot pepper,...
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On Our Farms 7/5
O N T E R E S A ' S F A R M — B A T T L I N G T H E B E E T L E S Japanese beetles devour an apple in no time.There are many challenges in growing fruit without toxic agri-chemicals,...
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Evanston Market 7/9
At Henry's Vegetable StandHenry and his apprentices and farmhands completed not only the great garlic harvest this week, but most of the onion harvest as well. But because of the huge late December...
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Goat Milk Soap Ordering for CSA Pick Up this Week!
For anyone new to Henry's CSA, the youngest of we six siblings is Jill, who makes fabulous goat milk soaps with milk from her own goats, and with organic oils and other ingredients. If you'd rather not...
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In Your Share 7/12
FENNEL - I hate licorice. I hate Good-n-Plenty and other licorice candy. But I love fennel! Its slight, sweet anise taste and cool crunch make it the perfect addition to a salad or cole slaw, and...
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Chard with Tomatoes and Potatoes a la Rick Bayless
One of our Market Friends writes: This recipe is from the late '80s, written in the fussy, Julia-Child, leave-nothing-to-the-cook’s-imagination,...
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Creamed Swiss Chard
Similar to creamed spinach, but better!2 tablespoons water, or just the water clinging to the washed chard3 bunches Swiss Chard, stems removed (use later!), leaves cut into 1-inch strips1/4 cup (1/2...
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7/16 Evanston Market
At Henry's Vegetable StandThe fennel and the onions are peaking this week, so Henry's putting them on sale, 2 for $5. ONIONS - He'd also like you to try a new variety of onions he's trying out this...
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The Fragility of Farmers Markets
Fresh Food from the Farm: Here Today . . . This year, we've been blessed with many beautiful, sunny Saturdays at the Evanston Market. On those kinds of days, for over 20 years, Henry's vegetable...
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About Aronia Berry Juice
F R U I T F O C U S Teresa's aronia juice is fresh pressed, and 100% juice -- no added sugar, or water, or anything. Since the berries themselves contain very little water, this means the juice is...
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In Your Share 7/19
We just caught the edge of the thunderstorm this morning -- a little rain, but none of the high winds or hail that hit south and west of us. So all the vegetables are doing great, as you'll see in...
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Cinnamon Basil Ice Cream
This recipe is adapted from Jerry Traunfeld's The Herbfarm Cookbook, and has a rich custardy base to carry the cinnamon basil flavors to every one of your taste buds! 2-1/2 cups whole milk, plus an...
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Cinnamon Basil Chicken
This is another recipe from one of my favorite sources: Jerry Traunfeld's The Herbfarm Cookbook. The slow cooking allows all the flavors to meld, and makes the chicken incredible tender and aromatic....
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Anise Hyssop Shortbread Cookies
This recipe is adapted from Jerry Traunfeld's The Herbfarm Cookbook. The shortbread cookies are great on their own, or paired with sorbet or ice cream. 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled4...
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7/23 Evanston Market
At Henry's Vegetable StandThe heat and humidity are hard on us humans, but the summer squash, tomatoes, okra (first of the season this Saturday!), beans, and especially the cucumbers love this weather,...
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In Your Share 7/26
We once again caught the edge (mostly, maybe a bit of the center) of a dramatic thunderstorm last night . . . and the vegetables sure appreciate this season's almost weekly rains! Bright Lights...
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Evanston Market 7/30
At Henry's Vegetable Stand The blue sky darkened and rumbled this afternoon as a low thunderhead blew in. But it sailed right on over, taking the thunder grumbles along with it, and the blue sky opened...
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