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By: Kelley Dillon and Jenny Breen
This recipe was inspired by our CSA which included kale from Dancing the Land."Tons of compost, tears, and hard work have restored the generosity in the soil, and the hope in our hearts." - Liz Dwyer, Dancing the Land Soil health is the continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals, and humans. Healthy soils support microbial communities that improve nutrient density of food. Soil health can be maintained and restored by minimizing disturbance, keeping soil covered, keeping living roots in soil, increasing diversity, and integrating livestock. Liz Dwyer and Curtis Weinrich at Dancing the Land farm embrace all five principles. There are three main types of kale that come in various colors. Curly (or Scotch/green) kale has curly, green leaves. Black (or tuscan/dinosaur) kale has flat, bluish-green leaves that are crinkled. Red (or Russian) kale has frilly leaves that are red or purple. Kale is a superfood because it is very nutrient dense. Nutrient density refers to the amount of nutrients compared to the weight, energy content, or additives in a food item. Kale is rich in phytonutrients, iron, calcium, and vitamins C, K, and A. Iron helps red blood cells transport oxygen in the body.
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By: Kelley Dillon and Jenny Breen
This recipe was inspired by our CSA which included sweet corn from Willie Yoder.“Healthy dietary patterns include whole grains and limit the intake of refined grains. At least half of total grains should be whole grains.” - Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 Corn is a staple crop around the world. There are six types of corn kernels: flint, flour, dent, pop, sweet, and waxy. All varieties differ in flavor, texture, color, and purpose. Varieties can be feed, flour, cornmeal, corn syrup, popcorn, and fuel. Most corn is a GMO product of maize. GMO, or genetically modified organism, means DNA has been minorly altered to cause a desired trait. Crops are commonly modified to resist insects or pests. Willie Yoder uses all organic methods. Despite the fact that we think of corn as a vegetable, it is actually a whole grain and gluten free! Corn contains potassium, vitamin C, vitamin A, B vitamins, and phytonutrients. Whole grains include all parts of the kernel: bran, endosperm, and germ. The most nutritious parts of kernel are removed from refined grains. Enriched refined grains have some vitamins and minerals added back but are still not as nutritious as whole grains.
By: Jenna Brower Von Siebolds | Prairie Bay Grill DESCRIPTION: Sweet Thai ginger seared Chengwatana ground beef on crispy wonton shells with quick-pickled Barry’s Cherries vegetable slaw, Minne Greens radish sprouts, and Gochujang aioli
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