Taking in the fresh greens and fruit at the market, Sarah, our Tastebuds! demonstrator for the week decided to make fresh fruit and vegetable smoothies for the day! From choices including beet greens, plums, and apples, kids were able to craft a smoothie that was both refreshing and delicious. Including greens in a smoothie was… Continue reading Fruit and Veggie Smoothies: August 16th
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Fresh Flatbread: August 9th
For the second week of August, we were lucky enough to bring in Demcie, an excellent baker and bread maker! The bubbly dough was prepared the night before so that it was fluffy for the day of the demonstration. Those that attended were able to have their own personal ball of dough and shape it… Continue reading Fresh Flatbread: August 9th
Fresh Pico de Gallo
Ingredients 1 medium tomato, diced 1 onion, finely chopped ½ fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped 2 sprigs fresh cilantro, finely chopped ⅛ teaspoon salt lime juice to taste Instructions In a medium bowl, combine tomato, onion, jalapeno, cilantro Season with salt Stir until evenly distributed Enjoy with chips, tacos, etc!
Tomato, Cucumber and Corn Salad
Ingredients (Serving 6) 1 to 1 1⁄4 pounds ripe tomatoes, cut in small dice 1⁄2 European cucumber, 2 Persian cucumbers or 1 regular cucumber, peeled if waxy, seeded if the seeds are large, and cut in small dice 2 ears corn, steamed for 4 minutes and kernels removed from the cob 1 to 2 serranos… Continue reading Tomato, Cucumber and Corn Salad
Fresh Basil Pesto
Ingredients 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves (washed and dried) 2-5 cloves of garlic 1/4-1/3 cup of Pine nuts- can substitute walnuts or almonds 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoons butter salt to taste Preparation 1.Use a blender or food processor and… Continue reading Fresh Basil Pesto
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