Recipes

Old Black Magic Does a Number on Garlic!

Black garlic is a type of fermented garlic used as a food ingredient in Asian cuisine. It is made by fermenting whole bulbs of garlic at high temperature, a process that results in black cloves. The taste is sweet and syrupy with hints of balsamic vinegar or even tamarind. Black Garlic is prized as a food rich in antioxidants and added to energy drinks, and in Thailand is claimed to increase the consumer's longevity. One interesting use is in the making of black garlic chocolate. In the United States black garlic entered the mainstream in 2008 and has become a sought-after ingredient used in high-end cuisine. Black garlic is great for your health—it’s loaded with nearly twice as many antioxidants as raw garlic. Click to read more

What’s Up with Heirloom Produce?

Purple carrots, white strawberries and cucamelons? No, I’m not going crazy, I’m talking about… Read More

Provencal Summer Dish Using Farm Fresh Summer Squash and Tomatoes!

We are in peak season for summer squash and juicy tomatoes.  Chefs are putting their skills to the test and… Read More

Make a Difference: National “Can-It-Forward” Day, August 13th

Be a part of National Can-It-Forward Day on August 13 On August 13, join millions of food lovers curious about… Read More

Scamorza Cheese Growing Culinary Trend w/ Chefs

Now that’s Scamorza! Scamorza is a cow’s milk spun cheese, belonging to the same family as mozzarella and provolone. It is… Read More

Venerable Juice in Summer Cooking

Wondering what Venerable Juice exactly is?  What is so special about Venerable Juice? Verjus or verjuice.   The word… Read More

Chevre and Porcini Mushroom w/ White Truffle Oil Zucchini Boats

Gardens are bountiful with zucchini this time of year.  Zucchini can be used in many amazing dishes; appetizers, entrees, soups, desserts, drinks….you name… Read More

The Life of a Zucchini Seed…Nutritional Fun!

THE LIFE OF A ZUCCHINI SEED: As you plant your tiny little zucchini seeds and… Read More

Tips on Successful Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches

In honor of July and it being National Ice Cream Month we thought we would share some tips and recipes for homemade… Read More

Homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Spread….Look Out Nutella!

Once you have tasted Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (aka Nutella) you simply can’t put it down!… Read More