Shorten the Supply Chain
As we cut the first of the sunflowers at Emily’s this week, and as we continue to monitor the blossoms on our blueberry bushes, we are reminded of how easy it is to bring that “Farm to Table” concept to life! Eating LOCAL food and taking part in a movement of shortening the supply chain […]
Collard Greens & Bacon
INGREDIENTS 4 strips thick-sliced bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces 1 small yellow onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Several dashes hot sauce 1/4 cup apple-cider vinegar 2 pounds collard greens, stems removed, sliced into 3-inch-wide strips (can substitute kale or chard) 1 […]
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
This has become a new favorite appetizer at our home. It is perfect for any get together, or to nibble while watching a show or ballgame. Ingredients 4 cups Cooked chicken breasts, shredded 8 ounces Cream cheese 3/4 cup Buffalo sauce 1 cup Ranch dressing 1.5 cups Cheddar cheese shredded Preparation Combine cooked chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar […]
Delicious Taco Skillet
Ground beef taco skillet is a delicious and easy family dinner that everyone will enjoy. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 lb grass fed ground beef 1/4 cup taco seasoning (1 standard size packet) 14 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn 1 cup rice, cooked 1 cup beef broth 1 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese TOPPINGS 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup black olives 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1/4 cup chopped […]
CSA – A Farm to Table Partnership
This week we are excited to begin our spring Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) season! Now, more than ever before, we are proud to provide this ‘Farm to Table’ service to our local families. Given all of the social distancing restrictions, CSA is a great way to get healthy foods without having to shop! It is […]
Grilled Lettuce Tomatoes & Basil
INGREDIENTS FOR THE GRILLED ROMAINE: 2 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise (you can substitute and sturdy lettuce) Extra virgin olive oil, for brushing Salt and Pepper, about ½ teaspoon each per half 2 lemons, halved FOR THE TOPPING: 2 large beefsteak tomatoes, Roma tomatoes work well too, but use 4-5 if using Roma, diced 2 cloves garlic, finely diced 3 tablespoons basil, sliced thinly 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil ½ tablespoon aged balsamic […]
When door closes, a window opens
We have all heard this cliché many times in our lives, but never has it been so literally true as in this past few weeks here at Emily’s Produce. We literally had to close our doors to our customers like millions of other small businesses, and we had to find ways to continue to provide […]
The Comfort of Food
So here we are, limited to trips from home to purchase food and medicine. It makes things simpler, but also raises our fear about having enough food and being able to purchase it somewhere without worry of contamination. Our customers have been enjoying the fresh produce when they come to the market. Many of those […]
Gratitude is an Attitude
All over the news you can see evidence of people starting to overcome the fear of the first two weeks of this pandemic and beginning to reach out to share their gratitude for those who are doing what is needed to provide care, and supplies. You see people cheering on truck drivers, writing banners and […]
Strawberry Pretzel Crostini
You like Pretzel salad, right? Try this new take on an old classic. Ingredients 2 cups finely chopped strawberries 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 4 teaspoons minced shallot or green/spring onions Pinch of pepper 1 (3-oz.) package cream cheese, softened 36 pretzel crackers Preparation Stir together strawberries, basil, brown sugar, […]