Outreach Spotlight: Touch-a-Truck in Decatur
Local families turned out in droves for Decatur’s Touch-a-Truck event March 25 and our Decatur Farmers Market crew was a part of the fun. This annual event is must for young kids and their parents. Decatur gathers all… Read More
Outreach Spotlight: Raw and Pickled Root Veggies
With the students in the YMCA’s after school program this week, we read “Tops and Bottoms” by Janet Stevens and talked about all of the yummy food that surprises us growing under the ground. Then we did a taste… Read More
Outreach Spotlight: Mini Quiche with DHA Seniors
For our March cooking class with the seniors at the Decatur Housing Authority, Chef Liz led participants in making mini quiches with seasonal produce. The recipe is nutritious, easy to freeze and store, and adaptable to any season…. Read More
Outreach Spotlight: “Bottoms” (Root Veggies) with Decatur YMCA Preschoolers
For our lesson with the Decatur YMCA preschoolers this week, we picked up carrots and beets from the Decatur Farmers Market. To begin the lesson, we read the book “Tops and Bottoms” by Janet Stevens – a story… Read More
Recipe: Root Vegetable Pastelillos
Root Vegetable Pastelillos Recipe by Chef Paola Villafane Demonstrated at Decatur Farmers Market on February 22, 2017 Ingredients One large rutabaga — Jody’s Farm Two medium carrots — Jody’s Farm Three medium beets — Local Lands Oliver Farms Pecan oil… Read More
