Posts Tagged by tomato
Florida Veggie Christmas Tree
| December 18, 2012 | Posted by Kristopher under Agriculture, Cooking, Healthy Eating, Kids, Nutrition, Produce, Recipes |
Fresh on the heels of Strawberry Santa, check out this pictorial on how to create a Florida veggie Christmas tree for your next party. The ingredient list is short for this recipe; broccoli, grape tomatoes, a small yellow bell pepper and a handful of straight pretzels. Wash all of your produce and cut the broccoli… continue reading
Tomatoes: Field to Home
| May 23, 2012 | Posted by Kristopher under Agriculture, Behind the Scenes, Farms, Produce |
Back in March, I had the opportunity to tour different agriculture farms and packinghouses around the state. Today, I’d like to share with you the process of getting tomatoes out of the field to your table. Many of you may be surprised at the work and processes involved in you picking up a tomato at… continue reading
Recipe a Day for May: Corn and Tomato Bisque
| May 14, 2012 | Posted by Sarah under Cooking, Recipes |
Even though the temperatures are going up, I still can’t resist a good soup, chili, chowder or bisque. Today’s recipe is for Corn and Tomato bisque. It’s got a little bit of everything going on – savory, spicy, sweet and creamy (if you opt for a sour cream topping, which of course I do!). Corn… continue reading
Recipe a Day for May: Spinach Fettuccine with Grape Tomatoes and Watercress
| May 12, 2012 | Posted by Sarah under Cooking, Recipes |
We occasionally talk about watercress on here, but how many of you have actually had any? Watercress is one of the oldest lettuces known to man! It has a peppery flavor and can be used in SO many recipes. Today I’m going to share Chef Justin’s Spinach Fettuccine with Grape Tomatoes recipe, which actually uses… continue reading
Recipe a Day for May: Florida Arugula and Bacon with Pasta
| May 7, 2012 | Posted by Sarah under Cooking, Recipes |
It’s a new day (in May) and a new recipe. For this recipe, I only have one word for you…. BACON. You’re welcome. Florida Arugula and Bacon with Pasta Yield 4 to 6 Servings Ingredients 1 1/4 cups Florida arugula, stems removed, leaves torn in half (one 2-ounce bunch) 1/4 pound lean sliced bacon, cut… continue reading
Recipe a Day for May: Zucchini and Tomatoes with Edamame
| May 3, 2012 | Posted by Sarah under Cooking, Recipes |
Have you ever tried edamame? It is not a Florida bean (that I know of) but it is so good. It’s one of those things that I had never had until I was an adult, but I love them. This is a great recipe to try if you are an edamame lover like me (or… continue reading
Recipe a Day for May: Feta, Tomato and Caper Potato Salad
| May 1, 2012 | Posted by Sarah under Cooking, Recipes |
Let’s kick off the “Recipe a Day for May” series with one of my favorites! Feta, Tomato and Caper Potato Salad Yield 6 Servings Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds Florida potatoes, peeled or unpeeled Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 pint Florida cherry tomatoes, halved 1 small Florida sweet onion, thinly sliced 1/3… continue reading
