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    From the Field: The Trials and Tribulations of Organic Farming
    Accokeek Foundation
    • Jul 3, 2014
    • 2 min

    From the Field: The Trials and Tribulations of Organic Farming

    Ah, that splendid time of year at the farm: summertime! The heat index rises, thunderstorms come and thunderstorms go, the humidity is… well, anyone have a knife? The best part of the summer season, though, is the arrival of those sweetly-delicious summer veggies: tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, and squash. Wait, where’s the squash?! Squash Vine Borer eggs Sadly, we experienced a bit of a setback with the squash this season thanks to our not-so-dear friend, the Squash Vine Bore
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    April is National Garlic Month: Celebrating the Many Uses of Garlic
    Accokeek Foundation
    • Apr 19, 2014
    • 2 min

    April is National Garlic Month: Celebrating the Many Uses of Garlic

    Haven’t you heard? April is National Garlic Month (and today is Garlic Day!) With all of the Earth Month hullabaloo going on, it’s no wonder that this lesser known annual celebration in honor of the great Allium sativum has gone a bit unnoticed. Garlic, though pungent and often the cause of vampire-repellent breath, is quite beneficial to our health–plus it’s just so tasty! Six Health Benefits of Garlic Garlic is a great source of antioxidants, helping to boost the immune sys
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    Recipe: Peanut Egg Noodle Tatsoi
    Accokeek Foundation
    • Nov 16, 2012
    • 1 min

    Recipe: Peanut Egg Noodle Tatsoi

    — Farmer Becky Ingredients 6 cups, Tatsoi (or Bok Choy or Spinach), raw-chopped 1.5 cup, Carrots, raw, chopped 3 cloves, Garlic 2 tbsp, Olive Oil 1tsp, Sesame Oil .25 cup, Onions, raw, chopped 3.5 cup, Egg Noodles, enriched Sauce: 5 tbsp, natural peanut butter 1 tbsp, White wine Vinegar 3 tbsp, Soy sauce (tamari) 1 tbsp, Olive Oil Saute oil and garlic 5 minutes. Add carrots and onion saute 5 mintues. Add tatsoi. Saute till tender. Mix together ingredients for sauc
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    Roasted Cherry Tomato Soup
    Accokeek Foundation
    • Sep 24, 2012
    • 1 min

    Roasted Cherry Tomato Soup

    from earthandstyleblog.com Ingredients 4-6 cups of cherry tomatoes 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium sized onions, cut into large pieces 2 large garlic cloves, minced 2 cups chicken stock 2/3 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, divided Freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. dried oregano 2/3 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving salt Pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees. Place the cut onions, cherry tomatoes, oregano, 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves (
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