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Organic red radishes

9 Reasons to “Eat Your Radishes”!

While many vegetables have been pushed upon us at the dinner table as kids, you don’t often hear “eat your radishes honey.” Broccoli, spinach, green beans and asparagus are the… Continue

10 Fantastic Foodies to Follow on Twitter

If you’re like most people, you’re not a tweeter, you’re a follower. Twitter demographic studies show that as few as 17% of Twitter subscribers will send a Tweet in a… Continue

Raw quinoa

5 Reasons You Should be Eating Quinoa

As I find myself constantly on the hunt for the perfect pair to my favorite seasonal flavors—and this time of year, especially, I’m craving vitamin rich, full-flavored meals to get… Continue

Simple Guacamole Recipe

Simple Guacamole Recipe

Making good guacamole seems easy, and it is, just follow these easy steps and you’ll get a great party dip every time! When making guacamole make sure your avocados are… Continue

Friday Night Tostada recipe

5 Meals to Make for Cinco de Mayo

Thinking about making something special to celebrate the Battle of Pueblo? Try one of these great Mexican fiesta dishes. Don’t see all of the ingredients in your order for next… Continue

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[video] Arugula and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken with Balsamic Orange Reduction Recipe

In this episode of Cooking Outside the Box, Cynthia shows us a kid-friendly, simple and delicious meal made from spring greens, goat cheese and chicken. She tops it all off… Continue

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Farro Stuffed Green Pepper Recipe

Delicious with heirloom farro, this dish can also be made with brown rice, barley, quinoa or other grains. Looking to add some texture and up the vitamin and mineral content?… Continue

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Cultivating History Part 2: Full Circle’s Heirloom Cultivation (cont.)

This post is a continuation of last Wednesday’s post We begin our journey into heirloom varieties with Strawberry Crown Winter Squash (c. maxima) founded locally by Mary Schultz of Monroe,… Continue

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Cultivating History Part 1: Full Circle’s Heirloom Cultivation

Through the quiet and rainy months of winter we study. We make many seed wish lists. Our most prized seeds are those that are open-pollinated, organic heirloom varieties that will… Continue

sunflower sprouts

3 Reasons to Love All Things Green This spring

  The common denominator of all the lush green foods we love at this time of year is chlorophyll, the substance that creates their vibrant color while also providing a… Continue