[vc_row][vc_column][edgtf_elements_holder][edgtf_elements_holder_item target="_self"][vc_column_text]Figs commonly grow throughout the south Piedmont and eastern regions of North Carolina and enter peak harvest in mid-July thru fall. The fruits themselves are actually inverted flower clusters, and the leaves are edible too, both making flavorful ingredients for savory and sweet dishes, like these Fresh Fig Newtons — Thank you to our...
[vc_row][vc_column][edgtf_elements_holder][edgtf_elements_holder_item target="_self"][vc_single_image image="23273" img_size="full"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Fig Leaf Powder Fig leaves are fragrant, fresh and herby, adding a toasty almond, vanilla-coconut flavor to desserts and savory dishes alike. Combine fig leaf powder with other ingredients as you would other spices and seasonings. INGREDIENTS A dozen fresh fig leaves, washed and dried INSTRUCTIONS Pick fig leaves, rinse with water and pat...
[vc_row][vc_column][edgtf_elements_holder][edgtf_elements_holder_item target="_self"][vc_column_text] Agriculture has long been weaponized as a tool for exploitation, but in equal measure, also purposed as a resource for resistance and renewal. This month, with the observance of Juneteenth, we are reminded of how food and farming serve as powerful catalysts in the pursuit of justice. June 19th, 1865 may have marked the...
Coming in as the third largest flowering plant family with over 20,000 species is Fabaceae, which peas, beans, and lentils belong to. There’s lots to love about legumes. They fix nitrogen in the soil, helping nearby plants absorb essential nutrients for growth. They’re chock-full of complex carbohydrates, plus protein, fiber, and iron. Although legumes aren’t exclusively...
Spring greens — with their peppery flavor, delectable bite, and nutrient dense leaves — give us endless good meals: salads, stir-fries, soups, and hearty Mustard Greens & Braised White Beans recipe. INGREDIENTS 1 T Olive oil 1 Sweet onion, diced 6 Garlic cloves, minced ¼ tsp. Red pepper flakes, optional 6 C. Mustard greens 2 15oz...
[vc_row][vc_column][edgtf_elements_holder][edgtf_elements_holder_item target="_self"][vc_single_image image="22831" img_size="600x433"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] INGREDIENTS Rolls: 18 Shrimp, about ¾ pound, fresh or defrosted 3 oz. Rice vermicelli 1 Carrot, peeled and thinly sliced 1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced 1 Red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1/2 C. Fresh mint leaves 12 Butter lettuce leaves, tough stem bases removed 12 Rice paper sheets, 22cm circular Warm water in...
About 174,505 people in Durham, Orange, and Wake counties (nearly 10%) live with food insecurity. In the wake of federal funding cuts earlier this year, doubled down by a massive halt to SNAP benefits effective just a few weeks ago, that number only grows. But if hunger doesn’t stop, neither do the food banks, food pantries,...
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/6"][edgtf_elements_holder][edgtf_elements_holder_item target="_self"][/edgtf_elements_holder_item][/edgtf_elements_holder][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] About 174,505 people in Durham, Orange, and Wake counties (nearly 10%) live with food insecurity. In the wake of federal funding cuts earlier this year, doubled down by a massive halt to SNAP benefits effective just a few weeks ago, that number only grows. But if hunger doesn't stop, neither do the food...
Food assistance programs make up the bulk of the USDA’s budget, and earlier this year, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) received its largest financial reduction ever. Along with changes to eligibility, 2.7 million Americans are expected to be disqualified from benefits (Source: Civil Eats). But amidst shifting conditions for federal food assistance, local food networks...
When it comes to the kitchen, corn is a versatile ingredient, used as a flour, starch, oil, and sweetener. It can be an unfussy but nevertheless mouthwatering butter-slathered grilled cob, a decadent provision, or a rich and comforting go-to — like this homey Chipotle Corn Chowder, perfect for the chillier months ahead. Chipotle Corn Chowder INGREDIENTS 1/2...