Anticipating the Coming Frost
Last Saturday was the Autumn Equinox and while the days are still sunny and in the 60s (still warm enough to ripen a few tomatoes!), the clear nights are starting … Continue reading
Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Stew
salt and pepper to taste Over 1 pound potatoes 2 large peppers, or equivalent vegetable oil 1 cup packed basil leaves 1 cup packed cilantro leaves 3 large garlic cloves … Continue reading
Robust End of the Summer Spaghetti
1 to 2 pounds eggplant, peeled and sliced 2 large sweet peppers or equivalent. Halve lengthwise 1/4 cup olive oil 1 onion, finely diced 1 garlic clove, minced 3 anchovies, … Continue reading
Week 12: September 29
Have a great weekend, most of the farmers will be enjoying a party Saturday night as we’ve got a wedding to go to over at Singing Tree! Tomatoes (Farnsworth, … Continue reading
Week 11: September 22
Well cooler weather is upon us just in time for the Autumn Equinox on Saturday. For us farmers that means we’re racing against the shorting days to get the rest … Continue reading
Lentils with Beets and Mint
1 pound (about 6 medium) trimmed golden or red beets 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 cup (6 ounces) dried … Continue reading
De-Stringing String Beans
Many cooks and gardeners question the need to snap each and every end off all their green beans versus just lining them up and cutting the ends off. Many modern … Continue reading
Week 10: September 15
Another soggy harvest but our summer harvest keeps coming as we try to plan out salad greens, storage crops and other goodies for our fall harvest. Farmers keep busy busy … Continue reading
Pepper and Tomato Soup
This recipe originally called for yellow or orange tomatoes and yellow or orange peppers, but will taste great with whatever you have on hand. 1 pound tomatoes 1/3 cup white … Continue reading
Congratulations to Buffalo Street!
Buffalo Street Farm has received a grant from Charter One Bank to buy more land and expand the operation. You can read more about the program and other recipients in … Continue reading
Farm Stand on Saturday
City Commons will be participating in a pop-up Artisan and Farmers Market this Saturday from noon until 4 at Detroit Farm and Garden and 555 Gallery (1759 21st Street) Stop … Continue reading
Week 9: September 8
September is officially here and that means we’re busy planting our fall crops before it’s too late, in addition to trying to stay on to of harvesting and keeping the … Continue reading
Spaghetti Sauce
Paste tomatoes are a great tomato for making spaghetti sauce, as well as for drying if the mood strikes you. These tomatoes have less water content which means it takes … Continue reading
Urban Farming
While there are many aspects of farming in the city that are no different from farming in the country (for instance dealing with pests, having to worry about irrigating crops, … Continue reading
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