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Breaking Ground in Indy
Nov 03, 2010 Watermelon 1 comments
If you took a stroll around the Butler University intramural athletic fields just nine months ago, you would have seen nothing but soccer fields, tennis courts, gleaming bleachers, and acres of green turf grass-a barren desert in terms of biodiversity and productivity. But if you walked the same path in July, you would have found a plot of colorful heirloom tomatoes, a perimeter fence draped with multi-colored pole beans, a patch full of 20-pound watermelons and juicy muskmelons, and rows of other delicious fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs, many of which the typical grocery-store shopper has never beheld. [caption id="attachment_5210" align="alignleft" width="320" caption="Cucumbers...
Cosmic Gazpacho
FarmPlate Sep 03, 2010 Watermelon 0 comments
Some might call it a gastronomic convergence. All week long we can expect an exceptional alignment of vegetables at produce stands across northern New England. Uber-ripe tomatoes, heavenly melons, red-as-Mars peppers, onions so sweet they don't bring tears to your eyes . . . they're all piled high and waiting for the right person to unlock their true potential.Some might call it a gastronomic convergence. All week long we can expect an exceptional alignment of vegetables at produce stands across northern New England. Uber-ripe tomatoes, heavenly melons, red-as-Mars peppers, onions so sweet they don't bring tears to your eyes . . . they're all piled high and waiting for the right person to...
Summer Fountain Line-Up
FarmPlate Jun 30, 2010 Watermelon 0 comments
Summer's here and everybody's thirsty. We've pulled together our favorite thirst-quenching quaffs to have on hand for the 4th's young parade-goers and seasoned revelers. Pick and choose a couple favorites so you can stock up on the ingredients before the long weekend is here. Strawberryade Pack 1 quart hulled strawberries, 1 cup orange juice, the grated zest and juice of 2 lemons and 2 tablespoons honey or sugar in a blender. Puree until smooth. Pour into a pitcher filled with ice. The Patty Sheehan Mix 2 parts unsweetened green tea (Citrus Blossom from Vermont Artisan Coffee & Teas is ideal) with 1 part lemonade (try Santa Cruz Organic Lemonade). Pour over cracked ice and raise your...