Blog entry May 2010

Help The Co-op Farmers Market Be America's Favorite Farmers Market!

Making strawberry sorbet doesn't require any fancy equipment with this simple recipe. You just need a bowl and a freezer! It is easy to make, fun to serve, and delicious.

Take advantage of the ripe, full-flavored fresh organic strawberries as they return to the markets this spring with this recipe.

INGREDIENTS
1 quart full-flavored strawberries
½ cup frozen apple juice concentrate
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Citrus Asparagus - Three Ways

Serves 4

Grilled Citrus Asparagus

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated orange or lemon zest
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme (or parsley, tarragon, chives)
1 pound thick asparagus, woody ends snapped off
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preheat and clean grill.

Asparagus Facts

Asparagus is a member of the Lily family.

Under ideal conditions, an asparagus spear can grow 10" in a 24-hour period.

An asparagus planting is usually not harvested for the first 3 years after the crowns are planted allowing the crown to develop a strong fibrous root system.

Asparagus is a nutrient-dense food which in high in Folic Acid and is a good source of potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamins A and C, and thiamin. 

Asparagus is low in sodium.

Sunshine Acres Tomato Sauce is on sale now!

Tomato Basil or Marinara, 24 oz. Only $2.19 each (while supplies last)! Pick some up and try out the following recipe:

Zucchini Parmigiana

Honey Mustard Tofu

Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
1 pound firm tofu, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup water
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 cubes vegetable bouillon
4 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/4 cup honey