Dirt to Table Experiences
Farm Fresh Cucumber Salad
Summer temps are climbing. We are averaging close to 100 degrees each day, with 100% humidity. I am not complaining too loud, we could be landlocked in Texas or Arizona with soaring temperatures approaching 115-120 degrees daily. The summer growing season has ended here in north Florida except for the heat loving eggplants, okra, and
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Food + Drink
Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca
Agua Fresca literally translates to “fresh water.” Growing up in South Florida Agua Frescas were a popular alternative to plain water and sodas on a hot afternoon in Latin and Caribbean communities. I rediscovered Agua Fresca again back in 2014, with a trip to Puerto Rico. The tropical heat was brutal and the fruit frescas
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Savoring the Season
Make Ahead Lentil Salad
Let’s keep it simple, shall we? Creating weeknight wonders is no easy feat. I have often stared into my pantry or refrigerator on my way to work waiting for the meal fairy to present me with ideas. The farmer’s market was bustling this weekend with the arrival of late spring-early summer vegetables (Remember I live
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Food + Drink
Mushroom Barley Soup
Hello Fall! Hello soup and stew weather! It’s possible to enjoy a hearty soup with all the richness, soulfulness, and goodness without meat. This soup is a classic and beautiful in its simplicity. Perfect for the cooler days ahead. Mushroom Barley Soup Serves 4
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Food + Drink
Tuscan Style Ribolita with Sausage and Kale
Ribolita translated from Italian means “reboiled”. Translate “reboiled” in english equates to “leftovers”. This is a hearty peasant stew with a thousand Italian family variations. There are a few core ingredients; tomatoes, kale (dark green variety known as lacinato), cannellini beans, and stale bread. I did not include the bread in this particular recipe but,
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Food + Drink
Mediterranean Style Three-Bean Salad
Beans are under appreciated in the American diet. A budget friendly staple packed with fiber and plant based protein, not to mention a list of vitamins and minerals (Vitamin B6, Potassium, folate, magnesium etc…). It’s recommended we consume 25 mg of fiber each day. A half-cup of cooked beans delivers a whopping 10 mg! So,