Vegetables have been a growing trend in the food world for years but we feel strongly that the paradigm in America of consuming eighty percent meat proteins and twenty percent vegetables is shifting radically. And, even if it’s identified as a food trend, we believe it’s a trend that’s here to stay. What we’ve noticed at The Chef’s Garden is that there is a cultural shift underway that is upending not only how we’re eating but shaping and transforming our entire way of living, buying, cooking and dining.
Fiery yellow, red and orange nasturtium blooms have been popular trellis climbers in European gardens ever since the gardeners of the French King Louis XIV started cultivating them in his flowerbeds.
Also called sunroots, earth apples and sunchokes, Jerusalem artichokes are neither artichokes or from Jerusalem. The mysterious origin of their name is almost as perplexing as the way their popularity in the culinary world has convinced traditional farms like ours to rethink the way we feel about the Jerusalem artichoke.
We have been truly blessed with the opportunity to build some unbelievably special relationships with some of the most outstanding chefs in the world. In the midst of this hectic world, we wanted to stop and say thank you. You have given us the wind beneath our wings to survive and to do something amazing. Collectively, we have done something worthy and important. We are truly grateful for your friendship with each and every one of you. We thank you for your continued support and for allowing us to be part of your amazing teams.
When you do a search for beet blush online, the first several entries discuss how to make a powdered blush using red beets. Our own beet blush at The Chef's Garden might not be an ideal way to tint your cheeks but it's certainly an excellent way to add perky elegance to a recipe.
We reflect on the many friendships we have made over the years. We are truly blessed. Thank you all for your friendship. Our hope is that 2017 brings you all the health and happiness that you can imagine. We wish that your rows be straight and free of weeds.