Blog entries by Leigh Hallett

About Leigh Hallett

Leigh has been Executive Director of the Federation since 2014. She can be reached by email ([email protected]) or by calling the MFFM offices (487-7114).

Carolina kale

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From Moosewood Restaurant Serves 4 1 bunch of kale 3 cups of chopped fresh tomatoes (7 small) or one 28 oz can of chopped tomatoes 1 cup of fine chopped onion (2 medium or 1 large) 1½ teaspoons ground cumin 3 fine chopped garlic cloves ½ teaspoon salt Ground black pepper to taste If you […]

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Brown sugar baked squash

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Jack Be Little Pumpkins Serving size usually one pumpkin per person. Cut off top inch across pumpkins. Scoop out pulp and seeds. Heat oven to 375 degrees. To shorten baking time. Put water in bottom of glass baking dish. Place pumpkins standing up in dish. Microwave on medium for 10 minutes to soften the squash. […]

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Basil Pesto

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Adapted from Nourishing Traditions, Sally Fallon For those who cannot resist it’s smooth, garlicky allure, pesto is a infinitely versatile traditional spread. While many associate it with a topping for pizza or pasta dishes, it is equally well-suited as an accompaniment to fish and meat dishes or even spread on grilled sweet corn. Ingredients 2 […]

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National Farmers’ Market Week

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National Farmers’ Market Week is August 2-8, 2015. After a cool start to the summer, farmers across the state will be bringing amazingly diverse bounty to the markets just in time for this annual occasion. Many markets have also planned events to celebrate the special week. Farmers’ markets are more than just an outlet for […]

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