Ingredients:
2 medium bulbs of kolrabi
2 whole eggs, lightly whisked
2 whole spring onions, thinly sliced
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1/3 cup pine nuts
2 T vinegar
6 T olive oil
1-2 t honey
1/4 t salt
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This is a popular Spanish dish for the Tapas Peppers available in this week's deliveries from Cloverfield Farms.

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We will be closed for the holidays December 19th -
January 2nd. Deliveries will resume on January 7th/8th, with our availability list going out the Friday before (January 3rd).

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Denise M. (Dec 21, 2013 at 6:00 am)
Merry Christmas, Papa Spuds! Papa Spuds brings us Santa Claus deliveries all year long! Enjoy some time OFF!

Photo of the tomatoes going out in today's deliveries. Varieties include Cherokee Purple heirlooms, red slicers, green slicers, carolina gold, romas, sungold cherries, Magic Mountain salad size, purple cherries, mixed cherries, yellow and red grapes. Hope you enjoy them!

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Tomatoes are very delicate fruits with complex flavors. As such they are best stored on the counter top, not in the refrigerator. Refrigeration damages the membranes inside the tomato and causes them to lose flavor and turn mealy.....
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Kumato Tomatoes from Cloverfield Farms are expected to be available next week. Kumatos are a greenish, brownish, reddish variety of tomato originally from the Spanish Mediterranean and now available across Europe. They are on the small side, but are considered....
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Irene R. (Jul 27, 2013 at 4:52 pm)
These are great for chile verde/salsa verde recipes! Especially where the tomatoes get cooked, but you still want yours salsa to be a little "chunky"

Very pretty heirloom tomatoes coming in this week. For best results, allow heirlooms to ripen/soften on the counter for a couple of days. They are very delicate, so keep a close eye on them. They are best when they are....
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Storage Tips:
- Sort blueberries and remove any damaged berries. This will stop any premature deterioration from spreading to other berries.
- Don't wash blueberries until you are ready to use them.
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Storage Tips:
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This week we had our first bison available from Carolina Bison in Asheville, NC. Bison has increased in popularity greatly over the years as a leaner, healthier substitute to beef that still maintains that full red meat flavor. ....
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Asparagus is a classic spring vegetable that generally marks the end of winter and the start of the spring harvest season in NC. Below are some tips for maximizing your Asparagus experience this year!

Storage:
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Arugula (5-7 days): Arugula is actually an herb in the mustard family. It is generally used similarly to salad greens, either as a substitute or as a complement. Arugula should be kept in a plastic bag to prevent moisture loss,....
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Available this week we had Tatsoi, an Asian green similar in many ways to Baby Bok Choy. Tatsoi grows well in cold temperatures, so it is one of the first crops we see in early Spring, as growers feel....
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It's been a busy couple of months at Papa Spud's. Growers are dealing with unseasonably cold temperatures, and often overcast conditions, that unfortunately are delaying Spring harvests. However, as we wait for temperatures to warm, and for fresh....
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Panaderia Bread Uprising has been working with us the past few weeks to offer some cool new artisan breads, gluten-free options, and cupcakes. Tim from the bakery sent over some fun facts about the bakery to share, and so....
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Our green of choice for this week was Red Russian Kale. While other greens have been struggling late in the season, during a prolonged winter that most growers did not anticipate, the Red Russian Kale seems to be thriving!....
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This week we have a very unique Sweet Potato Liver Pate available from the Weeping Radish in Grandy, NC. Pate is traditionally a French and Belgian dish that spread to Germany in the form of Liverwurst. The Weeping....
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You might not be surprised to hear that mustard green are one of the least popular vegetables that we offer at Papa Spud's! They sound scary, and when used raw do have a peppery more pungent bite that many....
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Last week we were able to make a trip out to the Nooherooka Natural Farm in Snow Hill, NC. We will be working with Nooherooka to offer deli meats such as corned beef, pastrami, roast beef, as well as....
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Starting next week we plan to have some new baked goods options from a very cool bakery called Panaderia Bread Uprising in Durham, NC. We will be working with them to offer some new artisan bread options, including a....
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Recipe suggested by Jan Jackson of Jackson Farm, who supplied us with scallions in this week's deliveries.

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For next week we have some delicious new sauce options from Pluto's All Natural Jamaican Seasonings. Based out of Carrboro and bottled in Louisburg, Pluto's offers a Carribean BBQ Sauce, a traditional Jerk Sauce, and their own unique Paradise Potion....
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For the past couple of months, and for a majority of the year in NC, we have consistent access to fish in the Jack family. Right now those members are Amberjack and Banded Rudderfish. Both feed on squid,....
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This week we had the Bloomin Lunitas semi-aged cheese from the Hillsborough Cheese Company on special for half price. The Bloomin Lunitas is a bloomy rind, soft ripened, semi-aged cheese, that is crafted in the Chaoucre style (a French....
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Marcey R. (Mar 1, 2013 at 7:07 pm)
So helpful! I didn't realize the rind was edible or that it needed to come to room temp. Thanks for the reminder

This week we have a number of granola and nut butter products available from a local, family-run business called Huntington Kitchen.

Huntington Kitchen was originally conceived on a chilly winter afternoon in late 2010. Jennifer Huntington decided on....
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Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our Iron Spud challenge. We hope it was a fun way to share some new seasonal recipes, and get those creative juices flowing.

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Due to limited vendor availability, and to give all parts of the Papa Spud's supply chain a short break, we will not be making deliveries the weeks of Christmas and New Year's - Dec 25th/26th and Dec 31st/Jan 1st.

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Kellie D. (Dec 17, 2012 at 3:04 am)
Merry Christmas!

Kim B. (Dec 21, 2012 at 5:27 pm)
Merry Christmas to all of you and many thanks for the wonderful and fresh food you provide us with! Enjoy your time with your families.

Paula F. (Dec 29, 2012 at 4:28 pm)
Have a Happy New Year! Thank you for growing and producing fresh food for us to purchase!

Help us to expand our recipe database, share seasonal cooking ideas, earn free credits in our system, and have a chance for a $50 credit to your Papa Spud's account, with the Iron Spud Challenge!

How it works:
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This recipe is modified from elanaspantry.com. It's a nice adaptation on the traditional potato latke (shredded potatoes mixed with onions, egg, and flour, into patties and fried). It's a fried food, so it's not the healthiest....
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Photo by: theKitchn.com

Looking for fun gift ideas for co-workers, neighbors, and friends? How about something you made yourself in the kitchen? The following list is a compilation of 50 do-it-yourself gift ideas that you can....
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Kellie D. (Dec 1, 2012 at 3:00 am)
Great list! Thanks! I'm going to make and give the granola and quick bread in a jar.

Photos by: TriangleLocalista.com

TriangleLocalista.com recently did a fantastic series focused on the various "independent retail & dining establishments found in pedestrian-friendly areas of the Triangle". It's a great idea, rather than spending all day fighting crowds....
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Local, pasture-raised turkeys are still available for Thanksgiving, 2012. Turkeys can be reserved with the following farms for pickup before the holiday:

Rainbow Meadow Farms: Contact Sandra or Genell at (252)747-5000 or rainbowfarms@esn.net for more information. Turkeys can be picked....
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Life is busy on a farm! Growers are always adapting to current weather conditions, working on new projects, learning from past failures and successes, and planning for the future. Below are updates from a few of our farm....
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Taken from Once a Month Mom's Quinoa and Kale Mini Quiches, this is an easy, bite-sized dish that the whole family will enjoy (http://onceamonthmom.com/quinoa-and-kale-mini-quiches/).

1/2 cup quinoa (rinsed)
1 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch kale, removed from stems, coarsely....
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Who doesn't love strawberries? They're delicious! The problem with strawberries and other berries for that matter, is they don't keep very long. Even when purchasing direct from local farms, they often only keep for a few days,....
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Strawberries like pretty much every other berry are very susceptible to mold growth. Unlike other produce, which generally deteriorate due to moisture loss, berries often don't make it to full storage life, because they see premature deterioration from molding.....
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The following chart gives storage recommendations for products currently available in October deliveries. Products are categorized by period of time that they can be stored for best results, as well as where they should be stored (refrigerator or counter).....
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Tracie D. (Oct 19, 2012 at 4:20 pm)
very helpful!

Melanie M. (Oct 20, 2012 at 2:24 am)
This is an awesome list. Thank you.

This recipe comes from an awesome assortment of 15 Suppers with Sweet Potatoes on theKitchn blog. With almost year-round availability of Sweet Potatoes in North Carolina, it's easy to grow tired of the same old preparation. This list....
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Some of my favorite ingredients are vegetables that are food staples in other parts of the world. They tend to be inexpensive, easy to come by, very versatile, and there is a wealth of knowledge on different ways to....
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Arugula is one of my favorite Fall vegetables. I like spicy flavor, and love all the different applications there are for it. It is great in salads, but there is so much more that can be done with....
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Applesauce is a tasty fall treat, that's also very easy to make. Making applesauce is a fun activity you can do with kids in under an hour, and everyone will enjoy the results. This recipe can easily be....
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Pamela P. (Oct 5, 2012 at 6:14 pm)
What kind of apples are best for making apple sauce?

Rob M. (Oct 6, 2012 at 5:09 pm)
Sweet apples are best for applesauce. Gala, fuji, golden delicious, pink lady, to a slightly lesser extend red delicious.

Adapted slightly from the "So Good and Tasty" vegetarian blog (http://sogoodandtasty.blogspot.com/2011/06/baby-bok-choy-edamame-with-walnuts.html). Bok choy is most commonly use in stir fry and Asian inspired cuisine. These dishes are delicious, but I like this recipe as an alternative flavor option....
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Taken and simplified slightly from the "I Nom Things" blog (http://www.inomthings.com/?p=1905), this is a delicious recipe for a cucumber "pesto" style topping that can be used on crostini, sandwiches, or just eaten on it's own. I recommend doubling this....
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This week we had 6 different apple varieties available from Perry Lowe Orchards, and the diversity is just getting started. Pictured below from top to bottom we have Mutsu, Stamen Winesap, Golden Delicious, Gala, Goldrush, and Suncrisp. More....
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North Carolina is the leading producer in the US, and we are seeing plenty of them coming in this Fall. If you have a sweet potato or two as well as a leek from this week's delivery, you might....
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Susan P. (Oct 19, 2012 at 4:35 pm)
I'm lazy so chose to microwave the peeled sweet potato chunks. It didn't take very long and there was no excess moisture in the potatoes so I added about half as much flour as the recipe called for. It was a big hit and the leftover were great and reheated very well. Thanks, Rob!

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In recent years, kale has increased tremendously in popularity. It is extremely healthy and nutritious, making is popular as a health food. But, it's also quite versatile in the kitchen. Folks are experimenting with it cooked, wilted,....
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Rob M. (Oct 6, 2012 at 5:11 pm)
Irene, you are right. I forgot to tag them. They should be listed in the recipe section now. Thanks!

Melissa B. (Oct 7, 2012 at 5:07 pm)
This was delicious! All three of my kids loved it, even with the strong garlic taste :)

Irene R. (Oct 11, 2012 at 8:35 pm)
I made this and left the kale a little courser than a typical pesto. I tossed it with Melina's squash ravioli (sqaures cut in half, to let the squash "leak" out).. YUMM!! It was like a veggie casserole, and had so much flavor! Thanks!

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It's late September and the summer squash is still coming in strong in North Carolina. If your like the rest of us, you are probably running out of ideas for those fresh zucchini coming in your Papa Spud's box....
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This week we saw the first Sweet Dumpling Squash of the season. Sweet Dumpling is a small winter squash, with attractive speckled coloring. The flesh is orange, sweet, and tender. The relatively small size of the sweet....
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- 1 small eggplant, sliced about 1/4 inch (Ophelia, Twinkle varieties are great), peeling is not necessary
- 1 small tomato, sliced, then quartered
- 2 slices of onion, chopped coarsely
- roasted red pepper slices
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Submitted by Kim Hunter of Sarah Cecilia Good Food Company:

Yield: 2-3 cups
2 lbs beets, rinsed and greens removed
1/4 cup tahini
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Submitted by Kim Hunter of Sarah Cecilia Good Food Company:

Named after two moms who influenced her passion for feeding people, Sarah Cecilia Good Food Co. was founded last year by Kim Hunter. On a mission to re-connect the Triangle-area....
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Pickling Cucumbers: Pickling Cucumbers are a shorter, thicker skinned variety of cucumber that as the name suggests are commonly used for pickles. However, pickling cucumbers are also consumed raw as well, and tend to have significantly more flavor....
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Post by Michele Chavis (Sunrise at Sophie's):

Hello. My name is Michele Chavis and I have been a working pastry chef in the triangle area for seven years now. I have recently gone rouge and started a small bakery of my....
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Peaches are here! This week we have Ruby Red variety peaches from Pee Dee Orchards in Lilesville, NC. Peach season generally starts in mid-May, but the best varieties do not come around until late June to July. ....
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This week we will see the first sweet corn of the 2012 season. The season is starting out with a hybrid 72 day Spring corn variety. The 72 days is the time from germination to harvest, and is....
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john r k. (Jun 16, 2012 at 4:43 pm)
The corn was unbelivable! The best, sweetest early corn I've ever had, and the ears were almost perfect, with no bad areas or missing kernels. Bravo!!

Jon Haag has been working in the North Carolina seafood industry for over 25 years. Originally from Long Island, New York, he got his start a few years after graduating Vanderbilt University with a degree in Environmental Science. ....
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Carolyn H. (Jun 12, 2012 at 1:41 am)
Thanks for the info. I wonder if you might want to consider a new title for the segment since fresh fish is typically not so smelly as old fish. I'm sure you are not trying to say that the fish is not fresh so readers might get confused. Just a thought.

Rob M. (Jun 12, 2012 at 11:10 am)
"This Job Stinks" is a quirky tagline that Haag & Sons includes on their T-Shirts, and other merchandise. It's not meant to be taken literally, it's just a funny line to lighten things up.

With strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries now available locally, this is definitely berry season. Berries are always best eaten fresh, but it's often a good idea to freeze berries for use later in the year when they are no....
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Alex H. (Jun 10, 2012 at 1:55 pm)
If you've got lots of berries to freeze, it can be worth it to get some dry ice. There's an old Good Eats episode about it here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TStJZ3yToO8

Last week we saw the first signs of summer squash from the Ward Brothers Farm, expanded further this week with availability on yellow and zucchini squash from the Bunce Brothers Farm in Stedman, NC. While these two growers have....
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Pam V. (May 23, 2012 at 2:15 pm)
Also, if tulip poplars are blooming (sometimes as early as April) and they are near a field, domestic bees will abandon everything else for that pollen.

by Adryon Clay (Tim's Garden)

Tim's Garden is located just south of the Beltline in Raleigh, North Carolina. We have 10, 60'x120' garden plots amounting to approximately 1.5 acres of vegetables carefully planted and tended by Tim Morris and Ollie Inglis.....
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by Matt Rostetter (CompostNow)

Want to compost at home or at your business but do not have the time or space to maintain a compost pile? Consider the idea behind a local company called CompostNow.

CompostNow has created a quick and easy....
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Tammey B. (May 27, 2012 at 8:33 pm)
What a wonderful idea; thanks for the heads-up on this service.

Blueberries: Of all berries, blueberries tend to keep the longest. First check for any damaged or squashed berries, and remove those from the container, as they will accelerate deterioration of other berries if they are left in. Blueberries....
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Available this week we have a triple option on farm fresh spring peas, English Peas, Snow Peas, and Sugar Snap Peas. So what is the difference between the three varieties?

English Peas are the traditional southern shelling pea.....
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The arrival of blueberries this week marks the earliest blueberry harvest that we have seen since starting Papa Spud's. Over the years we have seen growers pushing the seasonal limits further and further, and extending growing seasons significantly on....
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Hoop house photos from Cox Farms. The first photo pictures Robbie's tomato greenhouse. The second shows bell peppers, just a few weeks away.

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Available again this week, we have Cayenne Short, greenhouse-grown cucumbers from Robbie and Janie Cox. Robbie and Janie have been experimenting with greenhouse for a few years now, and have had great success with cucumbers thus far. Initially,....
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Escazu Artisan Chocolates in downtown Raleigh is a bean to bar chocolate maker, that handcrafts quality chocolate from the very beginning to the end of the process. Below is an outline of the process followed by owner Hallot Parson....
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Irene R. (Apr 6, 2012 at 3:20 pm)
I don't see them on the list. Are they available this week?

Rob M. (Apr 6, 2012 at 3:59 pm)
We had them available the last couple of weeks. We are currently waiting for the next production order to come in. Unfortunately, I've been told we won't have them in time for next week, but hopefully the following week.

Rob M. (Apr 10, 2012 at 12:08 pm)
Jason, you are right. It should be cane sugar. Thanks!

Asparagus: Cut 1/2 - 1 inch off of the base of the asparagus. Wrap asparagus stalks in damp paper towels, place inside a plastic bag, and refrigerate. The fresh cut on the base and damp paper....
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Typically, March is the most limited month for agriculture in North Carolina. Winter crops are winding down, or have already come to a close, but it's still a little too early for Spring crops to come in. Recently,....
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Carolyn H. (Mar 25, 2012 at 7:15 pm)
Thank you for the inside-view on individual crop harvest periods for spring and summer. Would you please provide a similar list for fall and winter or a comprehensive list of harvest times for all of your items? I am curious about the natural harvest periods for many items, from everything from eggplant to avocado. Thanks!

Available this week we have beautiful English Cucumbers from Julie Barham of Barham Farms in Zebulon, NC. Julie operates a series of greenhouses south of Zebulon, where she grows year-round. Julie has experimented with a variety of crops....
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Most Americans have enjoyed a very mild winter this year, with limited snowfall, and higher than average temperatures. This mild winter has not gone unnoticed by North Carolina growers, most of whom have enjoyed the warm weather both in....
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Earlier this month we put together some data and graphics representing the different types of produce that were available from our growers in 2011, and specifically when they were available. The following table is a breakdown of our 2011....
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Rob M. (Feb 2, 2012 at 2:20 pm)
Julie, will do. I'll see if we can get some Cherry Pies on the list for next week. Thanks!

Alli W. (Feb 3, 2012 at 8:43 pm)
Would love a longer season for sweet corn!

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Baby Bok Choy: Bok choy is a very versatile green that is commonly steamed, boiled, or stir fried. Full sized bok choy stems should be removed from the leaves and discarded, but baby bok choy stems are usually tender enough....
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This week we are happy to introduce locally grown tomatoes from His and Hers Greenhouse in Lumberton, NC. These tomatoes are grown in a heated greenhouse to protect the plants from the cold winter air, and are also grown....
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January and February mark nursing time again at Black River Farmstead in Ivanhoe, NC. This is the time of year when the goats give birth, and devote the majority of the efforts to nursing and raising the next generation....
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Mary Dimpleton, who lives and farms outside of Godwin, NC, likes to grow vegetables that are commonly used in her native cuisine, Korean. Mary has consistently grown beautiful cabbages, bok choy, and pea shoots for us, and has recently....
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Ron West is a retired engineer from Consolidated Diesel Company with an interest in old engines. Ron's wife was raised in South Carolina, and grew up cooking and eating grits. This got Ron to thinking about what it....
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With 972 million pounds of production in 2010, North Carolina is the dominant producer of sweet potatoes in the United States. The sweet potato was named our State Vegetable in 1995, and NC farmers have continued to advance its....
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As we transition into a season of cold temperatures and occasional ground frost, farmers across North Carolina prepare fields for cold weather by use of a variety of techniques. For some farmers, extending the growing season for their vegetables....
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Mustard Greens: Mustard greens are considered to be just as healthy and nutrient packed as other cruciferous vegetables, like collards and kale, but haven't gotten the same kind of press for it. They can be prepared as you....
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Tracie D. (Dec 9, 2011 at 4:53 pm)
I love these types of articles, esp for produce we're learning about and trying for first time

Rob M. (Dec 10, 2011 at 2:23 pm)
Glad to hear these are helpful. We'll try to do these more frequently. Maybe once every 4-6 weeks.

If you've tried the bacon from the Weeping Radish you may have noticed that it doesn't cook down nearly as much as bacon you may be used to from the grocery store. I noticed this the first time I....
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Michele G. (Nov 23, 2011 at 7:01 pm)
Hmm. I always assumed it was a fat content thing. I'll have to try it.

Rob M. (Dec 10, 2011 at 2:29 pm)
@Shauna, in my experience the WR bacon produces less grease than I would expect from regular bacon I get at the grocery store. However, it definitely still has fat that cooks into grease, and can be used for other cooking applications.

Michele G. (Dec 10, 2011 at 2:33 pm)
I ended up buying some of the WR bacon last week, and it definitely has plenty of grease :) I almost took a picture for you.

Nothing says Thanksgiving like fresh, local strawberries...well maybe not, but we have them! From the solar tunnels of Lewis Farms, strawberries are available again in North Carolina. Solar tunnels, also known as hoop houses, are a simple construction....
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Rob M. (Nov 23, 2011 at 6:10 pm)
Betty, I'm glad you are enjoying them! They actually use a different variety of strawberry than is typically used for field strawberries in the Spring. This variety was rarely used before in North Carolina, because for whatever reason it doesn't do well in traditional fields here. However, it seems to produce much better in the solar tunnels, which is great because it's a very consistent variety when it grows like it should!

A large field of collard greens at Wise Farm. Gary says his sandy soil in Mount Olive, NC is perfect for collard greens, they just don't grow as well in the denser, clay filled soil further west. All....
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The fresh pasta from Melina's Fresh Pasta, can be cooked according to the following guidelines. Like dried pasta, it always helps to monitor closely as cook times can vary depending on your tastes and individual conditions, but these cook....
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Some folks have recently inquired about our holiday delivery schedule, so we wanted to get that information out there to help you better plan your holiday needs. We will be delivering the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving (November 22nd....
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This recipe is from The Produce Lady Blog (http://theproducelady.wordpress.com/2011/11/03/roasted-fall-vegetables/). The Produce Lady program is a marketing extension of NCSU, that promotes local agriculture and seasonal cooking. I like the adaptability of this recipe, which provides an easy framework....
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Some folks have been asking about local Turkeys and Hams for the holidays. Unfortunately, due to the large size of these products, and the packaging that would be required to deliver them at safe temperatures, we do not feel....
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Newly available this week we have fresh gnocchi from Carmella Alvaro of Melina's Fresh Pasta. Carmella is the head pasta maker at Melina's and took some time to tell us a little more about her company and her passion....
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This week we spent some time putting together statistics on which fruits and vegetables were most popular with Papa Spud's members this week. Unsurprisingly, apples topped the list with 44.47% of members ordering them for inclusion in their deliveries.....
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Carrots: Carrots are hearty vegetable that will keep for an extended period of time. They will keep best if you can avoid moisture loss. Do this by storing carrots in a plastic bag, and by cutting off....
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Marcey R. (Oct 17, 2011 at 12:17 pm)
This was very helpful as I am always looking online to see how to store and how long they will keep.

At a recent health fair we attended in RTP, I was given a pamphlet by a Whole Foods nutritional representative outlining a relatively new nutritional index that Whole Foods has adopted called the Aggregate Nutrient Density Index (ANDI). Whole....
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Irene R. (Oct 13, 2011 at 4:38 pm)
The gap between veggies and fruits is interesting. And I thought seafood would have a higher #.

Rob M. (Oct 14, 2011 at 2:05 pm)
Irene- I agree, veggies really blow away everything else. Since fruits are higher in sugar content, and sugar is high in calories, this would drop the nutrient count per calorie.

The very hot, dry summer now seems like a distant memory as rainy, overcast days have taken over around the state. According to WRAL rainfall statistics at RDU, rainfall is 2.07" above normal over the past 30 days (normal....
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This week we have 7 different varieties of apples available. Below are descriptions of each apple variety so you can discern one from another, and to help pick out your favorites! Apples are listed in order of the....
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Rob M. (Sep 30, 2011 at 11:25 am)
We'll let them know you are enjoying it. I like it too. They say it's a special blend of apple varieties that they have developed. It's very tasty!

With so many new and unique Fall items coming in, it seems like a great time to encourage some more recipe submissions.

From now until October 6th, we will be offering 1 free credit in our system for all....
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Rob M. (Sep 26, 2011 at 3:04 pm)
Recipes can be submitted by clicking on the "Share" link on the left side of the screen. Or, the direct link is: http://papaspuds.com/community/index.php?e=edit

Rob M. (Sep 26, 2011 at 10:07 pm)
Gary- if the recipe is typed directly into the text field, you shouldn't have any trouble with formatting. If it is copied and pasted from somewhere else (like a word document), the formatting may be stripped out, which could include line breaks. I'll take a look at the coding to try to fix this. Until then, you can either re-enter the line breaks after saving, or just submit it as is (without line breaks), and we can enter them manually from the admin side.

Rob M. (Sep 27, 2011 at 11:36 pm)
Gary- you are right. It looks like there were some issues in Internet Explorer. I have simplified the text entry, which I hope has solved the problem with the line breaks. Let me know if you have any other problems with it.

*This recipe was contributed by Sheri Castle, author of The New Southern Garden Cookbook, which emphasizes Southern cooking with fresh, local, seasonal ingredients.  Check out her website for more information as well as upcoming events!  http://shericastle.com

This colorful slaw combines....
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The long term drought and recent wildfires in Texas have created serious problems for Texas ranchers and cattlemen.  The drought and wildfires have dried up local pastures where cows graze and have created hay shortages across the state.  As a....
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We are happy to report that on the whole, Papa Spud's growers and ranchers are reporting minimal damage and losses as a result of the Hurricane.  Farms west of the Triangle like Faucette Farm outside of Greensboro, or even Lyon....
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Cobbler is a great way to use a variety of fresh seasonal fruits.  You can make it in the spring with strawberries, summer with blueberries and blackberries, late summer with peaches, or fall with apples.  It’s also a simple and....
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This summer in North Carolina has been one of the hottest in recent years.  According to the Daily Beast, Raleigh has experienced 54 hotter than normal days since June 1st.  The average temperature in June was 5.7 degrees higher than....
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Stuffed bell peppers are a delicious, healthy dish, that can be adapted in a variety of ways to use ingredients on hand and to please a range of palates.  I made mine to use up some summer veggies I had....
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Last week we had the first freestone peaches available this season, the Winblo variety from Pee Dee Orchards in the North Carolina sandhills.  Peaches are available in North Carolina from mid-May until September.  While the full season spans 4 months,....
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We are very happy to announce that starting June 21st, the first day of summer, we will be running an exciting promotion to expand our operations and show our appreciation for all of your support for our program and in....
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Recently available we have eggplant, pickling cucumbers, sweet corn, Patty Pan squash, cherry and grape tomatoes.  Below are some tips for best uses of these products, and a little more information about them.

Italian Eggplant: Italian eggplants are a smaller,....
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One of the most exciting aspects of purchasing local produce, is the availability of interesting and unique seasonal products.  Large farms do not grow these products, because they don't have a mass market for them, so grocery store shelves are....
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A key to cooking with fresh foods, is keeping those foods fresh until you get around to cooking them!  The following tips are a good guide to keeping your fresh local Spring veggies in top condition for as long as....
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New this week, Robbie and Janie Cox are rolling out their Cayenne Short, greenhouse-grown cucumbers.  Robbie and Janie have been operating a greenhouse for a few years now, but previously tried to focus exclusively on tomatoes.  Unfortunately, they always seemed....
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Come learn about the Triangle's local and organic farm & food scene. Meet local farmers & tour their farms! This weekend marks the 16th annual Piedmont Farm Tour by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA).  With 6 new farms and....
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As the days lengthen and temperatures begin to rise, fresh herbs are often among the first crops to come available from local farms.  Tom and Jan Jackson (Jackson Farm) and Ben Greene (The Farmery) are using their greenhouses and hydroponic....
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As of most of us have come to realize in the past few years, not all beef is created equally.  At one end of the spectrum you have cows raised in the industrialized beef system, that gain the majority of....
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March in North Carolina is the season of the greenhouse.  The threat of frost continues to threaten, and prevents most growers from going straight to ground with Spring crops.  However, with more hours of sunlight and daytime temperatures rising, many....
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Tim and Nancy Bass from Sunburst Tomato Company are back this Spring with their famous Sunburst, hot- house tomatoes.  Let me tell you, these are not the average hot-house tomato!  

Most greenhouse tomatoes are brought in from out of state,....
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Hello Spring! Sunburst Tomatoes are in from Tim Bass of Sunburst Tomato company.  Don't let the term "Hot House" fool you, these tomatoes really are delicious.  Nutrient levels are carefully monitored, to ensure that each tomato is perfectly fertilized, and....
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We'd also like to introduce Muddy Dog Roasting Company this week as a new local coffee roaster.  Muddy Dog is run out of Morrisville by Jim Pellegrini, an incredibly knowledgeable coffee connoisseur.  Jim spends time every year traveling to coffee....
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Muddy Dog Roasting Company M. (Mar 6, 2011 at 3:55 pm)
Thanks for the warm welcome, Rob! We're excited that Papa Spud's customers can now buy some of our coffees with their weekly delivery. We look forward to offering some seasonal variety through the course of the year.

It's been a long wait, but the hens are finally laying, and we will have eggs available for next week's deliveries!  The eggs are pasture raised from Rainbow Meadow Farm.  Supply will be a little low to begin with, but....
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john r k. (Feb 25, 2011 at 5:18 pm)
These eggs are fantastic--I have been buying them from RMF for quite some time. So great to have them delivered and save the trip to go get them.

JIM W. (Feb 26, 2011 at 2:54 am)
Sweet!!

Ingredients:
2 zucchini
1 tomato
mozzarella cheese
feta cheese
parmesan cheese
cheddar cheese
oregano

Method:
Slice zucchini in half long-ways. Slice tomato, and place slices on top of zucchini.....
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Ingredients:
1 lb. summer squash
1 green pepper
2 small tomatoes
1/2 yellow onion
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper

Method:
Heat olive....
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Ingredients:
1 Winter/hard squash (acorn squash, butternut squash, red kuri squash, etc.)
brown rice
2 cloves garlic
1/2 onion
2 tomatoes
1-2 carrots
olive oil
1-2 stalks celery
salt &....
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Ingredients:
1 winter squash
brown sugar
butter
maple syrup

Method:
Acorn squash is very easy to bake. Simply cut it in half, scoop out the seeds,....
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Ingredients:
1/2 to 1 lb. green beans
1 tbsp. olive oil
rosemary
salt and pepper

Method:
Preheat oven to 450F. Line aluminum tin with foil, and....
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Ingredients:
1 bunch swiss chard
1 tomato sliced
mozzarella cheese
olive oil
salt and pepper

Method:
Clean swiss chard well, and remove/discard stalks. Steam leaves for 1-2....
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Ingredients:
1 lb. broccoli
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp. olive oil
Salt and pepper
chopped onion
chopped peanuts

Method:
Steam broccoli for roughly 10 minutes, just until....
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Ingredients:
2 cups chopped arugula
5 ounces goat cheese
1 tomato chopped
1/4 cup virgin olive oil
2 tsp. minced garlic
8 ounces bowtie pasta
salt &....
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