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February 05, 2023

Olive Oil Roasted Vegetable Gems

Roasted cubes of beets, potatoes, and other root vegetables glisten in an overhead image of a roasting pan.

Combine your favorite root vegetables to make this simple and delicious side dish that is healthy for you, too. Cubes of beets, various types of potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, rutabagas, turnips, and parsnips create a mosaic of veggie jewels in any combination you prefer.

Posted in Healthy Recipe Root Vegetables Vegan Recipe Vegetarian Recipe Winter recipe

January 22, 2023

Suprême d'Agrumes Method

Donald holds the edge of a filet knife against the membrane segment of an orange showing where to cut.

Here's a brief on preparing citrus slices without membrane with photos included.

Posted in citrus knife skills orange supreme Technique Winter recipe

January 22, 2023

Citrus Salad Inspiration

Rounds of two types of oranges are arranged on a flat round plate sprinkled with tiny mint leaves and dots of oil and vinegar.

Read this short essay for inspiration on pairing olive oil and vinegar with citrus this winter.

Posted in Ascolano Bianco Recipe Rosato Rosé salad Suprême Vinaigrette White Vinegar Winter recipe

January 16, 2023

January Orchard Update - Rain!

Ascolano trees in water after winter storms

This is a short account of the rain impact to our area along with a 28 second video (at the bottom of the page).

Posted in Climate Change Flooding Orchards Rain Weather