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What the Brassica Family Can Do For You – Kohlrabi Two Ways

Posted on May 6, 2012August 22, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

I know most people aren’t that familiar with kohlrabi, but they’re a great way to diversify your diet.  Whenever my dad fixed corned beef and cabbage, kohlrabi were in the pot.  Hard to find except at farmers markets and in larger metropolitan areas, but they are so easy to grow.  The seeds are available almost…

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Chickpea and Olive Salad

Posted on May 5, 2012August 21, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

This is another great summer salad.  It has an ingredient we haven’t talked about before, Sweet Chili Sauce.  You’ll find it in the Asian section of the grocery store or in Asian markets.  Don’t let the name fool you, it’s hot, very hot.  Beans are a larger part of our diet lately, so I’ve been…

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The End of Spring on the Ranch

Posted on May 4, 2012August 22, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

  We’re saying goodbye to spring at the ranch.  The Indian Blanket replaced the Blue Bonnets and Stork’s Bill.  They have just been gorgeous.   This is an update from John and Dyna at Owl Creek Ceramics: We have just received our first shipment of baskets from Africa!  We are so excited!  I’m crazy about…

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Sauteed Nopalitos (Cactus)

Posted on May 3, 2012July 23, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

One more cactus recipe.  Come on, it’s our native vegetable.  When life gives you cactus, cook it and eat it! Think of it as your Cinco de Mayo dish. PrintSauteed Nopalitos (Cactus) IngredientsYoung, tender, cactus pads Extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, or butter Emeril’s Essence, or other cajun seasoning Granulated garlic powder Ground cumin…

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Owl Creek Ceramics and Dallas Arboretum

Posted on May 2, 2012May 6, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

Owl Creek Ceramics’ Spring Open House is this Saturday!! (from Dyna and John) Our second Spring open house will be this Saturday May 5th from 9-5 pm. We’ll have refreshments and tons of lovely gifts and special pieces.  10% off all in stock items during our open house. Just because you may have come to…

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