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FEBRUARY: Broccoli Rabe
Arizona Local Food Feature Locate: Broccoli rabe is a brassica that can be found in grocery stores and farmer's markets. Seeds can also be purchased through Native Seed Search . Nutrition Components: Vitamin A, C, K, potassium, calcium, and iron Recipe: Rapini (broccoli rabe) Soup 1 bunch broccoli rabe, chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 lb or 1 can of white beans 4 C vegetable broth S+P to taste Directions: Saute onion and garlic until so
Feb 181 min read


JANUARY: Citrus
Arizona Local Food Feature Farm: You can find locally sourced citrus throughout the state and a crop the Arizona is known for! Here are a couple of farms growing citrus: Agritopia Farms in Gilbert, AZ Justice Brothers Ranch in Waddell, AZ Nutrition Components: Vitamin C, potassium, and fiber Recipe: Any Citrus Marmalade 4 C citrus peel, cut into thin strips 4 C citrus pulp, chopped 3 C sugar Pinch of salt Directions: Boil peel with 6 cups of water for 5 minutes, drain and
Feb 41 min read


December: Daikon Radish
Arizona Local Food Feature Farm: These purple daikon come from Aguiar Farms in Prescott . They are also sourced through Pivot Produce . You may find the more common white daikon radish at your local market. Nutrition Components: Vitamin C, which supports healthy blood vessels, skin, and collagen production. Recipe: Daikon Citrus Salad 1 C peeled, julienned daikon 1 orange, or sweet citrus of your choice, segmented 1 tbs chopped mint, cilantro, or experiment herbs you have i
Dec 17, 20251 min read


NOVEMBER: Magdalena Acelgas, Chard
Arizona Local Food Feature Farm: You might notice these or another chard varietal at your local farmer's market and you can also buy seeds here. Nutrition Components: Vitamin A, K & C and Minerals Magnesium, Potassium, & Manganese Recipe: Crunchy Chard Chips 1 bunch acelgas or chard, stems removed 1 TBS olive oil ½ tsp sea salt Optional: nutritional yeast, or your choice seasonings and herbs from the garden! Directions: Preheat oven to 300°F. Tear chard leaves into chip-si
Nov 3, 20251 min read


OCTOBER: Chiltipin
Arizona Local Food Feature Farm: You might notice these at your local farmer's market and you can also buy seeds here. Nutrition Components: Vitamin A & C Recipe: Crushed Preserved Chiltipins Use care when harvesting these spicy peppers! You can let them air-dry and then grind them to add to salsa, mole, pesto, chili, and more! These peppers can also dry on the plant and then harvested as well. Flavor Profile: spicy Classroom Activity Suggestion: As a defense mechanism, chil
Oct 6, 20251 min read


September: Yellow Crookneck Squash
Arizona Local Food Feature Farm: You might notice these at your local farmer's market and you can also buy seeds here. Nutrition...
Sep 5, 20251 min read


MAY: Golden Purslane
Arizona Local Food Feature Farm: Purslane grows almost everywhere! Folks often mistake it for a weed. Click here to purchase seeds....
Jun 9, 20251 min read


JUNE: Armenian Cucumbers
Arizona Local Food Feature Farm: Blue Sky Organic Farms Nutrition Components: Vitamin C, A, K, plus potassium and fiber Recipe: Armenian...
Jun 8, 20251 min read


JULY: Yoemi Purple String Bean
Arizona Local Food Feature Farm: You might notice these at your local farmer's market and you can also buy seeds here. Nutrition...
May 30, 20251 min read


August: Keli ba:so Melon
Arizona Local Food Feature Farm: You might notice these at your local farmer's market and you can also buy seeds here. Nutrition...
May 29, 20251 min read
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