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A Meal Plan from My Sister!

Posted on 20 July 2012 | Leave a comment

This week’s meal plan is brought to you by my twin sister Michelle from A Fruitful Vine and Olive Shoots - local mom and author. I had some unexpected responsibilities come up this week, and she graciously agreed to help me out! Enjoy!

This Week’s Basket from Milk and Honey Organics Included Green Beans, Lacinato Kale, Green Leaf Lettuce, Nectarines, Burgundy Red Plums, Dark Sweet Cherries, Parisi Farms’ Heirloom/Carolina Gold Tomatoes, Parisi Farms’ Watermelon, Bio-way Farm’s Slicing Cucumbers, Parisi Farms’ Eggplant Medley, Parisi Farms’ White Sweet Potato, and Parisi Farms’ Jalapeno Peppers.

This Week’s Meal Plan:

Some New Recipes:

Thanks, Michelle! My dark sweet cherries never make it into a pie; they remind me too much of my European mission trip and roadside stands, and I end up just eating them in handfuls.

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Happy as a June Bug on a Summer Day with our Basket and Weekly Meal Plan!

Posted on 1 June 2012 | Leave a comment

Picture Courtesy of Christine Ortiz, M&H

This Week’s Basket from M&H Included Jumbo Yellow Onions, Purple Garlic (it’s hiding in the basket), Red Leaf Lettuce, Star Ruby Grapefruit, Valencia Oranges, South Carolina Peaches, Roma  Tomatoes, Bananas, Local Broccoli, Parisi Kale, Parisi Patty Pan Squash and Parisi Purple Sweet Potatoes.

This Week’s Menu Plan via www.PepperPlate.com:

This Week’s Recipes:

And for even more ideas on what to do with your basket, check out M&H owner  Christine’s “MyMilknHoney” Pinterest account here…with a Sneak Peak below (boards separated by produce type!).

We had some special requests, since we already happened to have a bunch of stuff on hand, but M&H is good like that and doubles up on other things so you’re still satisfied! I can’t wait to make some bruschetta…or maybe tomato sauce with all those roams! And that bunch of blueberries is bigger than it looks! Here’s our basket:

Happy as a June Bug on a Summer Day! Enjoy your baskets!

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Weekly Basket and Meal Plan

Posted on 11 May 2012 | Leave a comment

We were out of town for my brother’s wedding in New York last week (hence, no meal plan on the blog). It was fun, but we are glad to be home.

This Week’s Basket from Milk and Honey Organics Included Parisi Farms Curly Kale, Parisi Farms Red/White Creamy Potatoes, Tomatoes from Kem at Chef’s Greenhouse, Texas Jumbo Sweet Onions, Red D’Anjou Pears, Star Ruby Red Grapefruit, Kiwifruit, Bananas (oops, they didn’t make it into the picture), Carrots, Broccoli, Crimini Mushrooms and Baby Spinach.

This Week’s Menu (via PepperPlate.com):

Note: All recipes from this week’s menu can be found on M&H’s blog’s Recipes Archive page.

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Recipe: Kale and White Bean Soup by Melissa McKinnon

Posted on 26 April 2012 | 1 Comment

Kale and White Bean Soup

by Melissa McKinnon

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 5-6 baby carrots, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 small tomatoes, diced
  • 1 potato, diced
  • 1 bunch kale, chopped
  • water (about 3 cups)
  • 2 tsp. chicken bouillon (or 2 cubes)
  • 1 can cannelloni beans, with liquid

Instructions:

  1. Melt butter in stockpot over medium heat.
  2. Add onions, shallot, garlic, olive oil, carrots, salt, pepper, and herbs. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until onions are translucent, stirring regularly.
  3. Add tomatoes, potato, and kale and cook 3-5 minutes, until kale begins to wilt.
  4. Cover with water, just to the top of the vegetables, add bouillon, and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
  5. Reduce heat to medium low, add beans with liquid, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until potatoes and carrots are tender but still firm.
  6. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with a hearty bread.

Bon Appetit!

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Weekly Basket and Meal Plan

Posted on 13 April 2012 | 1 Comment

This Week’s Basket from Milk and Honey Organics Included: Hurricane Creek Farms‘ Romaine Lettuce, Parisi Farms‘ Kale, Local Chef’s Greenhouse Tomatoes (Wait until you see these Beautiful Italian tomatoes!!), Watsonia Farms’ Green Cabbage, Covington (NC) Sweet Potatoes, Lemons, Bananas, Red Onions, Shallots, and Cauliflower (Not shown, but in most baskets: Valencia Oranges, Kiwi, and Ataulfo Mangos; we received extra of other items instead).

This Week’s Meal Plan (via PepperPlate.com):

Featured Recipe of the Week:

Caribbean Sweet Potato and Banana Bread (contains coconut and pecans)

The rest of the recipes from the meal plan can be found on the M&H Blog’s Recipes Archive page. Bon Appetit!

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Weekly Basket and Meal Plan

Posted on 24 March 2012 | Leave a comment

This Week’s Basket from Milk and Honey Organics Included Parisi Root Mix (Rutabagas and Turnips), Hurricane Creek Cucumbers, Hurricane Creek Lettuce, Hurricane Creek Tomatoes, Parisi Kale, Asparagus, Navel Oranges, Jumbo Red Onions, Green Beans, Lemons, and Gala Apples. (Some baskets may have received Kiwi in place of something else pictured above.)

This Week’s Meal Plan using PepperPlate.com:

Recipes from this Week’s Meal Plan:

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Weekly Recipes and Meal Plan

Posted on 4 February 2012 | Leave a comment

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This Week’s Basket from Milk and Honey Organics Included: Braeburn Apples, Green Beans, Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Local Lacinato Kale, Kiwifruit, Romaine Lettuce, Golden Nugget Mandarins, White Onions, Cara Cara Red Navel Oranges, Parsley, and Local Covington Sweet Potatoes.

This Week’s Meal Plan:

via PepperPlate.com

Recipes from This Week’s Meal Plan:

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Weekly Basket and Meal Plan

Posted on 21 January 2012 | Leave a comment

This Week’s Basket from Milk and Honey Organics included: Kale and Sweet Onions (with Tops) from Parisi Farms, Limes, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Plum Tomatoes, Blueberries, Romaine Lettuce, Bananas, Hamlin Oranges, Cauliflower, Hass Avocados, and Arkansas Black Apples.

This Week’s Meal Plan (via PepperPlate.com):

 Recipes from this week’s meal plan:

Bon Appetit!

~Melissa

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Weekly Recipe Ideas and Meal Plan via PepperPlate.com

Posted on 3 December 2011 | 2 Comments

This week’s basket from Milk and Honey Organics included Braeburn Apples, D’Anjou Pears, Kiwifruit, Red Potatoes, Navel Oranges, Broccoli, Portabella Mushroom Halves, Parisi Farms’ Lettuce Mix and Butternut Squash, Bio-Way Farm’s Cilantro and Greens (Sensopai, Collards, or Kale), Hurricane Creek Farm’s Cucumbers, and Chef’s Greenhouse Radish Microgreens (picture taken via Instagram).

And here is the Meal Plan I created using PepperPlate.com (an amazing online recipe organizer and meal planner that populates a shopping list):

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Recipes from This Week’s Meal Plan:

And some extra recipes that might be fun:

Also, I am eager to attempt Homemade English Muffins from Simply Life’s Blog!

I hope you all have a restful and refreshing weekend full of delicious, healthful meals and some down time. The only thing I have planned is a walk with a friend, coffee (and maybe dinner) with another friend, and church on Sunday. I love low-key weekends!

What’s on YOUR menu this week?!

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This Week’s Basket and Recipe Ideas

Posted on 2 June 2011 | 1 Comment

This week brought us another beautiful basket from Milk and Honey Organics!

Quick Fixes for This Week’s Basket:

  • Fuji Apples (Apple Pie, Chopped Apples on Oatmeal)
  • Banana, Yellow, Eco (Peruvian) (Peel and freeze in baggies for Smoothies, Use in Banana Splits, or Dehydrate Banana Chips for a fun snack)
  • Blueberries, North Carolina (Great in Pancakes or on top of your favorite Cereal with a handful of Chopped Nuts)
  • Broccoli, Local (Steam and Top with Cheese or eat fresh in a Broccoli Salad)
  • Carrots, With Tops (Chop and Steam, then top with a little butter and brown sugar or orange marmalade; or you can always make Carrot Cake)
  • Lemons, Choice (It’s a great time of year for lemonade!)
  • Lettuce, Green Leaf, Local (Great for fresh salads or lettuce wraps)
  • Tommy Atkins Mangos (Use as an Ice Cream Topping or add to a Smoothie)
  • Portabella Mushrooms (Slice on top of homemade pizza; brush with olive oil and sea salt and add to shish-kabobs; saute in butter and garlic until golden brown, add shiraz and simmer about 10 minutes, add sharp cheddar cheese and melt)
  • White Peaches, South Carolina (Great on oatmeal or sliced with whipped cream)
  • Yams, Covington Sweet Potatoes, N.C. (Sweet Potato Fries, Chips, or Wedges)
  • Parisi Chard (Add to a Quiche or Egg Casserole, or eat raw in your salad)
  • Parisi Kale (Add to a fresh salad with roasted nuts and a sweet and spicy Asian-style salad dressing)
  • Parisi Patty Pan Squash (Scoop out the center, saute with garlic in olive oil, and spoon back into the shell to serve) 

Other Recipes for This Week’s Basket:

Toad in a Pattypan Hole (http://kitchen-parade-veggieventure.blogspot.com/2010/07/toad-in-pattypan-hole.html)

Fuji Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream (http://www.nibbledish.com/people/worldpeas/recipes/fuji-apple-crisp-w-vanilla-ice-cream)

Peaches and Green Smoothie (http://foodloveswriting.com/2011/05/25/peaches-n-green-smoothie/)

Honey-glazed Carrots (http://nourishedkitchen.com/honey-glazed-carrots/)

Cinnamon Sweet Potato Hashbrowns (http://nourishedkitchen.com/sweet-potatohashbrowns/)

Roasted Carrots and Mushrooms with Thyme (http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2006/03/roasted-carrots-and-mushrooms-with.html)

Kale and Lemon Chips (http://www.elanaspantry.com/lemon-kale-chips/)

The Perfect Salad (http://myjourneytolean.wordpress.com/2011/03/01/recipe-the-perfect-salad/)

Sweet Potato and Edamame Hash (http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/sweet-potato-and-edamame-hash-10000001975698/)

Swiss Chard and Swiss Cheese Egg Pie (http://myjourneytolean.wordpress.com/2011/03/04/recipe-swiss-chard-and-swiss-cheese-egg-pie/)

Sweet Potatoes with Collards and Aduki Beans – substitute Kale or Chard for Collards (http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2840)

Swiss Chard Wrapped Salmon (http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2642)

Mango Breakfast Parfait with Cherry Banana Soft Serve (http://ohsheglows.com/2011/05/31/mango-breakfast-parfait-with-cherry-banana-soft-serve/)

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