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Patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone.
Edith Cavell
 
 
 
Blessed are the peacemakers…
Matthew 5:9
 
 
Let us never forget what they gave and continue to give.
 
Have a Blessed Veterans Day!
“The Gourmet Farm Girl”


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Honey and Blood Orange Popcorn 
By The Gourmet Farm Girl
 
 

3 Tablespoons Blood Orange Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup popcorn
1 teaspoons sea salt
3-4 tablespoons pure honey

Heat oil in a 4 quart metal pan over medium high heat till hot; add the
popcorn and cover with lid.
Shake pan gently while the corn is popping.
(Tilt lid on occasion to allow steam to escape)

When corn stops popping, pour into a large bowl.
Drizzle additional oil and the salt over the popcorn and toss to coat; drizzle the honey
over the popcorn and toss to coat.

Enjoy!

Serves 6-8

 

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 Arugula and Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp
 with Golden Balsamic and Lemon Dressing
By The Gourmet Farm Girl
 
 
 
4 Tablespoons Golden Balsamic (from The Gourmet Farm Girl line of Balsamic)

1 lemon zested and juiced
3 Tablespoons Mission Extra Virgin Olive Oil (from The Gourmet Farm Girl line of Oils)
Plus extra for finishing
20 fresh jumbo shrimp (or frozen fully cooked)
20 pieces of fresh arugula leaves
20 small pieces of prosciutto
20 cherry or grape tomatoes
20 wooden tooth picks or party picks
Small batch of fresh cilantro

Whisk together the balsamic, lemon juice, zest and oil; set aside

Steam or boil the shrimp for 3-5 minutes till orange in color and shaped like a C. Drain and cool for 10-15 minutes. If using frozen; thaw completely according to package directions.
Once cool, pour the balsamic dressing over the shrimp and toss to coat.

Place one shrimp on top of a piece of arugula and prosciutto; gently wrap and secure with a pick and top with a tomato. Repeat till finished; drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons of the oil (optional)

Chop the cilantro and sprinkle over the top; serve immediately or refrigerate before serving.

Serves 5-6



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 Tarragon adds a unique touch of flavor to this hardy soup.
Creamy Potato and Pea Soup
 with Bacon and Tarragon

By The Gourmet Farm Girl

2-3 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 quarts chicken stock
3 large Russet potatoes with peels (cut into chunks)
2 stalks celery chopped
1 medium onion (chopped)
3-4 strips smoked bacon cooked and chopped
2 cups whole milk
1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
2 cups whole milk
1 sprig of fresh tarragon
2 tablespoons corn starch (be sure to check the date on your cornstarch box)
3 tablespoons COLD water
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large stock pot heat the oil and saute the garlic till fragrant; about 1 minute. Add the chicken stock, potatoes,celery and onion. Bring to a boil; cover with a tilted lid and reduce heat to simmer; cook for 30-40 minutes until potatoes are soft.
Cook bacon till crisp; drain and cut into bite size pieces; set aside.
Pour the milk into the broth and bring back to almost a boil; add the peas and sprig of tarragon,reduce heat and cook for 5-7 minutes. Whisk together the corn starch and water; stir gently into the hot soup to thicken;cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Remove the tarragon sprig and stir in the cooked bacon. Reserve some bacon for garnishing the top before serving. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
Garnish with a few tarragon leaves (optional)
Serves 6-8

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“The Gourmet Farm Girl Gift Sets” are now available.
This complete gift set is nestled in a 12×12 inch heavy cardboard box and  includes all six of the seasoning blends and cookbook with an adorable set of measuring spoons that describes a
 Tad, Dash, Pinch, Smidgen and a Drop.
 (Just like grandma used to measure)    
Each gift box has a clear cover and red corner bow.
 
Available now, downtown Delaware, Ohio at “Beehive Books”
 
Contact me directly at gourmetfarmgirl@yahoo.com for pickup or delivery.
 
This set retails for $64.95 ordered directly (regular retail $75.95) Smaller sets available starting at $40.00 which includes 2 seasoning blends of your choice, the cookbook and spoons.
Soup mixes available in sets also.  

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There here…
Six different Balsamic Vinegars and Five Extra Virgin Olive Oils 
Apple, Fig, Honey, Pear, Cherry, Golden Balsamic
Misson Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Rosemary, Italian Herb, Lime and Blood Orange.
Click on the Etsy Link on the right to view information about each product.
I will be sampling this Saturday at the Delaware Farmers Market downtown Delaware from 9:30am-12:30pm. Stop by and have a taste…they are awesome!
 

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Roasted Garlic and Bacon Dip
with Dried Peppers
By The Gourmet Farm Girl
 
 
 
3 heads of garlic
4 strips smoked bacon
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 green onions chopped fine
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried hot pepper flakes 
pinch of salt
 
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
 
Remove some of the dried skins from the garlic; cut the garlic bulbs in half, drizzle with olive oil and lightly salt. Wrap in foil and bake for 40-45 minutes till roasted and soft; remove and cool.
 
 While garlic roasts; fry the bacon till crisp; remove and drain on paper towels. When cool; cut into small pieces.
 
Mix the remaining ingredients together and set aside. Squeeze the garlic pulp from the skins into a small bowl; gently smash with a spatula or fork. Add the garlic to the sour cream mixture followed with the pieces of bacon; fold together. Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Garnish with fresh herbs such as parsley or cilantro
 
Serve with pita chips, nann or crackers.
Great with vegetables too
 
ENJOY!
 
    

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Autumn arrives this weekend but the garden doesn’t seem to know that. Mother nature is still producing vegetables and flowers
 (yes… I planted more mid summer) 
So I decided to pick some of these garden beauties and make something different.


 
I picked some spinach and lettuce…
Some tomatoes…
and this eggplant was defiantly saying…pick me too!!!
 
 
Check back soon, I will post what I made. I’m thinking of Vegetable Lasagna…
 
Have a peaceful day…
from
“The Gourmet Farm Girl”
 
 

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Blackening Seasoning
 
The Gourmet Farm Girl product line has a new member. This blend is a perfect combination of herbs and spices on fish, shrimp, chicken, steak and vegetables for pan searing or grilling over high heat. 
 
Available online through Etsy
or
Delaware Community Market
Celebrate Local at Easton Town Center
Simply Vague at theTuttle Mall and Delaware
The Ohio Herb Education Center in Gahanna 
 

The Gourmet Farm Girl Products have a new look!

 

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Isn’t He Handsome…
 
If only we could look at the beauty of our life, of this planet, and of humanity as we look at the beauty of a mountain, seeing the total majesty not the irregularities.
~Robert Muller~
A Planet of Hope
 
 
Have a Great Holiday Weekend Everyone!
from
“The Gourmet Farm Girl”

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