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From the Fields: Fall’s Gentle Beginnings

This post is by Full Circle’s Farm Steward – Emily Thomson A pair of eagles has been visiting the old cherry trees by the farmhouse at the Griffin Farm this… Continue

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How to Make Your Veggies Even Better For You – The Healing Properties of Fermented Foods

Everyone knows that veggies are good for you. There would be no reason to feel a pang of guilt after eating a bag of Cheetos or a candy bar if… Continue

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Washington White Peaches, Turned Upside-Down

Lately the white peaches we’ve been getting from Stemilt Farms, a family-owned orchard established in 1893, are just out of this world. Although I usually prefer nectarines for their slightly… Continue

Tomatillos

Let Fermentation Work For You – Nutrient Dense Tomatillo Salsa

Fermentation is a great way to preserve fresh ingredients without losing any of their nutritional value or flavor. In fact, fermentation actually makes the nutrients in food more available and… Continue

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Farm Foodie: Weeknight Wizardry

Today’s post is by our resident farm foodie – Debra Dubief Every few years there seems to be a surge of comfort food recipe redux which includes a handful of… Continue

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From the Fields: A Busy Time, A Time of Plenty

This post is from our resident Farm Steward – Emily Thomson Even as the surrounding cottonwoods begin to change to ochre, the many flower farms which dot the landscape between… Continue

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Breakfast’s Best Kept Secret

It was either pancakes, waffles, French toast or oatmeal, but I was struggling with the final decision on what to make. This weekend’s crisp cloud covered mornings sparked a transition… Continue

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3 Easy Steps to a Tangy Chile Verde Sauce

Tomatillos were one of those things that I never saw as a child. Not until I worked for a Spanish chef that loved all things Latin did I learn the… Continue

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4 Steps to an Easy, Homemade Classic

When I was growing up we had a crab apple tree that dropped golf ball sized fruit bombs on our driveway and front porch. In the side yard two gangly… Continue

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Farm Foodie: Making Music With Eggplant

Today’s post is by our resident farm foodie – Debra Dubief For reasons that are probably rooted in old ideas about time-consuming preparation, I too frequently bypass eggplant. Even though… Continue