Season's First Salsa
by fig + fauna farm on 04/16/12
While every carrot, beet and potato still rest deep beneath the soil, perfectly ombre painted radishes emerge from the surface of the ground. They are a welcoming kickoff to a hopeful season of produce to come. Radishes are not alone in this early rising, as they are among many clusters of bright green tomatoes. My impatience to wait for them to ripen pays off, while immature tomatoes offer a tart acidity that mingles so well with the heat of a crisp radish. It’s not a coincidence that our cilantro is blooming lacy bouquets of flowers, tempting me with the idea of a springtime salsa.
My family enjoys this colorful salsa particularly on white fish dishes, like Fish Tacos or grilled Mahi. If green tomatoes cannot be found, tomatillos or yellow heirloom tomatoes are a good alternative.
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RADISH & GREEN TOMATO SALSA
- 1 cup chopped green tomatoes
- 1 cup diced radishes
- 1 - 2 jalapenos (seeded and minced)
- 1/2 medium white onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped cilantro
- 1 lime (juiced)
- splash unrefined extra virgin olive oil
Place all ingredients in a bowl. Toss to combine. Season with sea salt and pepper. Refrigerate for up to 12 hours to infuse the flavors.
// See this and many other nourishing recipes on Nourished KitchenQuinoa Patties ~ Super Natural Everyday
by fig + fauna farm on 04/13/12
A pending goat birth and the busyness of spring farm tending, has proven the need for some quick and hearty meals. Super Natural Everyday has been my go to cookbook - Heidi Swanson knows healthy, while never leaving flavor and texture behind. One of my favorites are Quinoa Patties. It's a recipe that can be creatively altered based on what's in the fridge - luckily for us, onions, chives and cheese are currently the main provisions of the farm. However, I can imagine Arugula, Kale, Pancetta and such a wide variety of cheese bundled into the Quinoa mixture. Satisfied by the crunchy, salty and hearty qualities - these patties easily rival Southern biscuits that we miss so dearly - yet we know just how healthy Heidi's recipe is.
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What's your healthy quick and easy go to? Please share in the comments below
// For the recipe and more food inspiration, check out Heidi's blog
Guest Post ~ Progressive Pioneer
by fig + fauna farm on 04/05/12
This year, we wandered our fields and gathered an array of colorful plants intended to dye our Easter eggs. Creating the connection of intense hues from our backyard nature - to making a conventional water color, was most exciting to our two year old. We shared our process and recipes with one of my favorite bloggers - Amy, of Progressive Pioneer. Amy always hits the spot when it comes to matters of motherhood and creative ideas for homeschooling young children.
Just in time for Easter, our broody hen hatched out her first chicks and we have another goat birthing due any day. It is certain - Spring is here! We wish everyone a wonderful Easter ~
// Check out Amy at Progressive Pioneer
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