The "(Local) Food for Thought" piece may be of interest.
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Welcome to the June edition of Farm Fresh News. In this issue, see how wildlife
and native prairie come together in the heart of farmland, discover a farm that
grows its food kid-sized, check-out our favorite reads for the summer,
and enjoy a perfect corn-off-the-cob recipe for serving to guests at your
summer parties.
Open Space in the Open Prairie
Maintaining farmland as a source of food for communities, or keeping a
particularly sensitive piece of land free from development, makes good
conservation sense wherever you are. Preserving open space and farmland offers
many benefits, including recreation, scenic beauty and a safe harbor for
wildlife. The Afton Preserve in DeKalb County, Illinois, is no exception. The
only difference is the surroundings. Located in the heart of Illinois farm
country, the preserve provides a snapshot of prairie left to its own devices.
(Local) Food for Thought
Hell's Kitchen chef Gordon Ramsay, known for controversial statements, has
found himself in hot water! When he suggested that English Parliament ban all
out-of-season vegetables, and fine chefs who don’t comply, he set off a searing
debate. Proponents feel using local foods makes environmental, financial and
nutritional sense, while others question the practicality. Others accuse Ramsay
of stirring the pot---saying he “fails quite brazenly to practice what he
preaches at his own restaurants.” All in all, the basic issue of local food
systems is food for thought!
Summer Reading for Fans of Farms, Local Food and the Environment
Summer is a great time for catching up on your pleasure reading. But you don’t
have to miss out on substance when you pack a book into your beach bag or
vacation luggage this season. There are many choices for your beach blanket or
backyard hammock that can entertain while also making you think. Here are five
summer reads we recommend for those who care about farms, local food and the
environment.
Baby-Sized Fruits and Vegetables from a Baby-Sized Farm?
Baby-sized carrots, zucchini, eggplant and tomatoes offer big flavor in small
packages. "Thinking small”—from the produce grown to the size of the farm—is
what it’s all about at one- and one- third-acre Half-Pint farm.. Restaurant and
farmers’ market customers have proven to be big fans of the baby produce from
Half-Pint farm as the veggies are so young and fresh they can be eaten raw. And
mini-sized has also found its way into a very grownup-sized apple orchard:
2,500-acre Fowler Farms is meeting the growing demand for mini-sized snack
apples by offering Empire Juniors, Mini Macs and Lil’ Reds.
Local Flavor-Filled Recipe
Warm corn-off-the-cob salad with mozzarella and thyme
Janine MacLachlan is a farm groupie, advisor to Slow Food Chicago and owner of
The Rustic Kitchen cooking school, where she teaches private group classes at
her Michigan farm. She frequently takes students on field trips, often to the
farmers’ market, to show them the rich experience and interesting ingredients
you get when you buy directly from the grower.
While few people get tired of corn on the cob, this salad is a great and
colorful way to serve a crowd.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
6 cups fresh corn kernels (about six ears)
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves or 2 tablespoons dried
4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2 -inch cubes
Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat large sauté pan over medium high setting. Add olive oil and onion and
sauté until translucent, about five minutes. Add corn and red pepper and sauté
just until warm, another three minutes or so. Transfer to serving platter and
toss with thyme and mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper..
Makes about seven cups.
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