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In honor of all who have given so much…
Enjoy your Memorial Day and a Life of Freedom!
“The Gourmet Farm Girl”
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The Pearl Market is now in its second week. Tuesday started out with Pearl Alley being a wind tunnel but the vendors continued to set up shop and bring to the downtown the very best of freshness, handmade, baked and stitched.
Some of the freshness in season now is Asparagus, Radishes, Green Onions, Herbs, Lettuce, Kale and other greens and some early Strawberries. If you want to plant some of your own garden vegetables; the market offers a nice variety of garden bedding plants like tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers and flowers.
One of the vendors bringing these garden goodies to Pearl Market from Williamsport, Ohio is Farmer Bill’s Produce and Honey. They grow vegetables and are bee keepers; he and his wife Linda also bring baked goods to the market. You can find out more about what they do so well at www.facebook.com/FarmerBillsProduceHoney
Here is a great way to use these delicate greens by making a garden fresh salad with homemade vinaigrette dressing.
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By The Gourmet Farm Girl
½ cup pecan or walnut halves (toasted)
¼ cup of The Gourmet Farm Girl Golden Balsamic (or you’re favorite balsamic)
¾ cup of The Gourmet Farm Girl Mission Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Pinch of cracked black pepper
1-2 tablespoons of Farmer Bill’s Honey or any Ohio Honey
1 bag of leaf lettuce or any mixture of greens
(Enough for 4-6 plates)
4-6 green onions (chopped)
¼ cup blue cheese crumbles (or your favorite cheese)
Toast the nuts at 300 degrees on a cookie sheet for 10-12 minutes till just heated; remove and cool.
Whisk together the balsamic, olive oil, salt, pepper and honey; transfer to a cruet or any glass container.
Wash and dry the greens and divide between the plates. Drizzle some of the dressing over the salad greens and top with the chopped green onions and blue cheese. Garnish with some of the toasted pecans.
ENJOY!
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Ready… Set…Go!
The Pearl Market starts tomorrow
May 14th!
May 14th!
Located downtown in the alleyways between Broad, High, Gay and Third Streets, Pearl Market energizes downtown on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., mid-May through October.
At noon tomorrow, Mayor Michael B. Coleman and Columbus Health Commissioner Dr. Theresa Long to officially kick-off the Market Season. Mayor Coleman will be riding into the alley on the back of a vintage John Deere Tractor!
This unique urban market delivers a mixture of vendors reflective of the rich cultural diversity of central Ohio, including a wide array of locally grown produce, hand-crafted merchandise and delicious foods.
I will be sampling my line of infused balsamic vinegars and extra virgin olive oils and offering recipe ideas using theses yummy flavors. My complete line of seasonings and soup mixes will be available also.
Hope to see you there!
“The Gourmet Farm Girl”
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I will be at the Ohio Herb Education Herb Day Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Creekside Park and Plaza, 123 Mill Street in Gahanna from 9am to 4:00pm
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Over 40 vendors offering unique handmade items, food and plants. Don’t miss out!
~The Gourmet Farm Girl~
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| The Garden Boxes are ready for the season! |
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| Some early plantings of onions and carrots… |
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| Cabbage, Cauliflower and Broccoli are planted…
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| Early Peas… |
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| Strawberries are in blossom… |
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| Salad greens are coming on… |
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| The Herb Garden is looking great! |
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| Notice the large mound of Catnip growing in the corner of the garden box… |
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| I think Georgie has discovered the nip…lazy ol’ cat!
Stop back again soon! Enjoy your Day! |
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I spent this past weekend in the beautiful Hocking Hills hiking through Old Mans Cave and Cedar Falls.
I thought I would share these photos for Earth Day.
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And yes…that is a tree growing horizontally on the side of the rocks.
Enjoy your Earth Day…go ahead and give a tree a hug!
The Gourmet Farm Girl
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Grilled Pork Chops Smothered in Onions with
Peach Balsamic Reduction Sauce
4 boneless pork chops
2 cups Papaya juice
1 cup of The Gourmet Farm Girl Peach Balsamic
1 medium size red onion
1 medium size sweet onion
3 green onions
2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
pinch of salt and black pepper
2 teaspoons ground Marjoram
Place the pork chops in a zip seal bag and pour the Papaya juice over them. Place in a large bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
In a small sauté pan heat the vinegar over medium heat until hot, reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until thick enough that it coats a spoon; set aside.
Slice the onions into thin slices; heat the butter and oil in a medium size sauté pan over medium high heat. Saute the onions for 10-12 minutes or until soft and caramelized. Finish with a pinch of salt and pepper; set aside.
Sprinkle each chop with Marjoram and grill over medium high heat for 5-6 minutes on one side and 1-2 minutes on the other side or until an internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. Remove from heat and plate; drizzle with the Peach reduction sauce and top each chop with the onions.
Serve with grilled asparagus or sweet potatoes.
Serves 4
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The key to great homemade waffles is the separation of the eggs and folding in the whipped egg whites, give this recipe a try and you can pass by the waffle mix in a box!
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Homemade Waffles
By The Gourmet Farm Girl
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups half and half at room temperature
2 large eggs, at room temperature, separated
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsalted butter; melted
2 large egg white, at room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg; In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the half and half, the two egg yolks, vanilla, and 1/4 cup melted butter. Whisk the milk mixture into the flour mixture till it come together, be careful not to over mix the batter.
Preheat the waffle iron to medium-high.
In medium bowl, with a hand-held electric mixer, whip the 2 egg whites until they just begin to hold a peak; sprinkle the sugar over the whites and continue beating until they hold a soft peak; with a rubber spatula, fold the egg whites into the batter gently till it come together
Brush the waffle iron with butter. (If the waffle iron is well seasoned or if using a nonstick it is not necessary to brush the iron each time with butter) Pour about 1/3 to 3/4 cup, depending upon the size of the iron. (Remember that the batter will spread once the lid is closed) Cover and cook until golden brown and slightly crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Serve the waffles immediately with maple syrup, jam, or fresh fruit with whipped cream or yogurt.
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| I have been making granola for many years. But it just came to my thoughts this past week that I should use some of my infused oils to flavor the granola with instead of butter. Blood Orange was the flavor that came to mind first, so here is my recipe… It’s quite delicious! I will be signing cookbooks and sampling this recipe and others at the Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State Street this Saturday April 3rd from 1-3pm. |
Blood Orange Flavored Granola with Dried Fruit
By the Gourmet Farm Girl
3 cup rolled oats (regular)
1 cup chopped almonds
1 cup chopped pecans (walnuts work well also)
½ cup flax seed
1 cup mixture of dried cherries, cranberries and blueberries ( or raisins)
¼ cup + 2 T brown sugar
¼ cup honey + 2 Tablespoons
¼ cup of The Gourmet Farm Girl Blood Orange Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped almonds
1 cup chopped pecans (walnuts work well also)
½ cup flax seed
1 cup mixture of dried cherries, cranberries and blueberries ( or raisins)
¼ cup + 2 T brown sugar
¼ cup honey + 2 Tablespoons
¼ cup of The Gourmet Farm Girl Blood Orange Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil
¾ teaspoon salt
Pre-heat oven to 225
In a large bowl mix the oats, nuts, flax seed and dried fruits; set aside
In a smaller bowl whisk the oil with the honey, brown sugar and salt till blended and smooth; pour into the dry mixture and gently fold with a large spoon till coated
*Note: placing the mixture in the microwave for 35-45 seconds helps with the blending and makes it easier to pour.
Spread the granola mixture onto two baking sheets with edges and lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15 minutes at a time; stir and repeat for 1 hour 15 minutes.
Allow to cool and finish drying before storing
Yields approximately 15- 1/2 cup servings
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ENJOY!
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| These two love birds were outside my window this Easter morning…
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It was a beautiful reminder of how much our Heavenly Father loves us…
through Jesus Christ- He has risen!
Enjoy your Easter Celebration!
The Gourmet Farm Girl