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bowl of colcannon
Date: 25 Oct 2019
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Colcannon: traditional Irish fare

Colcannon (gluten-free, contains dairy, optional meat) by Reeve Gutsell This traditional Irish potato dish is often made with either cabbage or kale. For meat eaters, it goes very well in combination with sausages, bacon, or corned beef.  The Hampshire College Farm sells both farm-raised sausages and bacon at the Hampstore if you are interested in keeping your meal local. As a side note, this dish is often associated
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large pot of kale soup
Date: 23 Oct 2019
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Kale – the champion vegetable of New England

Kale has been cultivated for food at since least as early as 2,000 B.C., where it originated in the Mediterranean and Asia Minor. David Fairchild (1869-1954), a botanist and plant explorer, is credited with introducing kale into the U.S., along with approximately 200,000 other exotic plants and crops, including mangoes, dates, soybeans, quinoa, and flowering cherries (including the famous ones in Washington, D.C.). O
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Date: 18 Oct 2019
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West African sweet potato and peanut stew

West African sweet potato and peanut stew (gluten-free, opt. vegan, contains peanuts) By Reeve Gutsell Often referred to as ground nut stew, variations of this recipe are found across Western Africa. Thick, rich, and as spicy as you want it to be, this great meal has been in my regular rotation ever since I tried it. Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 20 min Serves 4 – 6 Note: This stew is often served with shredded chicke
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many types of greens on a table
Date: 20 Sep 2019
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A sea of greens

Do you feel stumped by the sea of greens available to you at the CSA share? Don’t worry, we’re here to sort it out. First of all, a few things about what is (and isn’t) in the photo you see above. The photo contains all of what are generally considered to be “dark, leafy greens” that the farm currently offers (at least as of the third week of September). Not included are lettuce (which i
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Date: 31 Oct 2013
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Be More Cheerful; Eat More Kale

First things first, on this last day of October: Yay Red Sox!! And Happy (Hampshire) Halloween! It's only too bad that the weather outside is not in tune with the festive celebrations we should be having today. The weather is cooperating, though, with the recipe I'm going to post. Damp, chilly weather makes soup almost an imperative.
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