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Summer Crops

A seasonal macro look into the seeds and plant habits for the summer heat in the Midsouth, leafy greens are hearty and delicious but there is still time for many additional crops to flourish

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Focaccia Bread

Focaccia bread, most historians believe it originated with either the Etruscans of North Central Italy before the Roman Empire was formed, or in Ancient Greece at the beginning of the first millennium BC -- though flat unleavened flatbread similar to it has also long been made throughout the Middle East.

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Baking and Pastry Lesson 1

Essential ingredients for baking and pastry and how they interact together is crucial in the success of any recipe. In this small excerpt you will read about Flour, Eggs, Milk, Sugar, Fat, Salt, Yeast and Water

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Sour Dough Starters

Despite all the mysticism and lore about creating the concoction, a sourdough starter is merely a naturally fermenting mixture of flour and water. Add water to dry flour, let it sit on the counter for a few days, and you'll see nature weave life into a once lifeless lump: bubbles will appear and the mixture will rise.

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Tomatoes are Now in Season

Find tomatoes year-round at your grocery store, or seasonally at the farmers market but peak-flavor tomatoes come into season during the summer. Here’s everything you need to know about the different varieties of tomatoes, how to pick out ripe ones, how to cut them and what to cook with them.

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New Additions to the Farm

Although it may seem simple, making new additions to the farm can be complicated for many reasons. Here are a few examples of the steps you need to consider before planting BIG

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Spring Favorites: Kale

Have we broken Kale ? We think not, this delicious and healthy nutrient rich green will continue to be a favorite. Here are some simple growing and cooking techniques

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