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Glorious Greens! – They sure are pretty, but what do I do with them?

So, the fall and winter seasons bring us lots of greens and lots of root vegetables. If you don’t know what to do with them – and they’re really quite versatile and easy to put in just about everything – they can pile up on you and make you feel like your bounty is aContinue reading “Glorious Greens! – They sure are pretty, but what do I do with them?”

Funny How Time Slips Away

Today I went through the pictures on our camera and found quite a few from the past month or so. It seems I’ve gotten a little behind sharing pictures and other tidbits on this here blog – so I’ll be doing that. But before I get there, I do want to remind y’all that weContinue reading “Funny How Time Slips Away”

Ben’s Produce is One Year Old

This month marks our one year anniversary as Ben’s Produce! We are thankful for the support of everyone that has helped make Ben’s Produce possible: all those on and around Sasser Street, our long time friends and family who support us with everything we do, Peace China, Double-T Farm, Two Trees Farm, a number ofContinue reading “Ben’s Produce is One Year Old”

Announcing our Fall 2010 CSA!

Hi y’all! We’re offering a Fall CSA share this year. It’s gonna be good and you know you want one 😉 … especially if you like fresh, organic, locally grown produce (espeically green produce – it’s the fall afterall!). You can access our Fall CSA Brochure HERE. Please check it out and spread the word.Continue reading “Announcing our Fall 2010 CSA!”

Eggplant Glorious Eggplant!

Our eggplant varieties are growing in full force. We have about 400 plants and five varieties. We’re growing the basic Italian globes, white globes, rosa biancas and two different Japanese varieties. Most of you are probably most familiar with the classic Italian globes. These types are tasty and they are what most grocery stores offer.Continue reading “Eggplant Glorious Eggplant!”

A Day in the Life

over an inch of rain – – – finally! more squash, leeks, scallions, collards, cabbage, Brussel sprouts, cabbage we’ll have chickens in here soon cucumbers sugar baby in the rough desert king – it’s orange and yellow on the inside – not your typical watermelon eggplant eggplant up close and personal string bean green beansContinue reading “A Day in the Life”

Ben’s Produce Summer Spaghetti

Ingredients1 summer squash1 Japanese eggplant2 small red onions3 tomatoesfresh basil sprigs1 tablespoon olive oil8-16 ounces cooked pastashredded Parmesansalt, pepper, garlic (diced)1 pound ground beef from Smith Angus Farm Preparation1. Dice tomatoes. Reserve about half for garnish. 2. Chop, slice or dice remaining vegetables (with peels on).3. Brown beef with onions and garlic (or just onionsContinue reading “Ben’s Produce Summer Spaghetti”

you say tomato…i say YUM!

Hi everyone out there in cyberspace (wow – remember when that term was used regularly?!). I hope you’re having a fabulous summer and keeping as cool as you can. We’re still sporting our multi-bandanna stylee and drinking lots and lots of water to keep hydrated. Life is good – and it would be even betterContinue reading “you say tomato…i say YUM!”

time keeps on slippin slippin slippin…

Hi folks! It’s hard to believe it’s been almost a MONTH since I last posted here. As you can tell from the title, time sure has been flying by for Ben and I. We successfully moved from 604 Sasser in Raleigh to 1000 McLemore Road in Clayton, then I went to TN to see myContinue reading “time keeps on slippin slippin slippin…”