When you think “farmers’ market” do picturesque images of a weekend morning stroll through vendors’ tents with the sun shining and basket full of peaches, carrots with lush tops, and farm fresh eggs pop into your mind? Same. Maybe we fantasize about what it’s like to...
Finally, it’s spring. And in northeast Ohio that’s a big deal since winter can feel like a never ending weather rerun. As the trees begin to bud and flowers pop out of the soil, we also start to think of our seasonal favorite fruits and vegetables–many that only fill...
By Mike Jones, Farmer/Owner of Tierra Verde Farms When you buy eggs and meat, you probably look for terms like cage-free, free-range, or pasture-raised. There are critical differences between these terms, and why it matters. The last time you visited the grocery...
It’s the holiday season, and with great company comes even greater food. During this season of giving, I wanted to share my top three favorite dishes to make during the holidays. Whether it be for a large party, or an intimate family gathering, I know these dishes are...
You know what they always say – “an apple a day keeps the doctor away!” Fun fact, this phrase actually originated in Wales during the 1860s. The original documented phrase was “eat an apple on going to bed and you’ll keep the doctor from...
As we move into the colder months in Ohio, the seasonality of our food is beginning to shift. One popular produce item that we can see throughout the different seasons is squash, which comes in over 100 varieties! These varieties are separated into two categories,...
