Recipes
Smaller Harvest Leads to Worldwide Price Increase
As the 2016 harvest season comes to a close this month, olive production is reportedly down worldwide. Citing factors such as adverse weather and an infestation of the olive fruit fly, nearly all of the world’s top olive oil producing countries have shown a decline in quantity, despite maintaining high quality. “a 14-percent drop is expected … Continue reading "Smaller Harvest Leads to Worldwide Price Increase"
Remembering Greece: How We Found Our Calling
People ask us every week, “How did you get into this business anyways?” or “How did you even meet a family in Greece?“ How It All Started Ten years ago, while at a farmer’s market in Missouri, a Greek family browsed Karl’s organic vegetable booth, Healthy Harvest. After delighting in the taste of his produce, … Continue reading "Remembering Greece: How We Found Our Calling"
2017: A Mission to Serve
My whole life, my biggest goal has been to help people. From collecting donations and cooking meals for people who are homeless, to teaching cooking classes and shopping tips to low-income families, to raising money and distributing supplies after the earthquake in Nepal last year, my life is most meaningful when serving others. My role … Continue reading "2017: A Mission to Serve"
Vegan Cookie Dough Bites
If you have 5 minutes, you can whip up these super easy vegan cookie dough bites the whole family will love – and they won’t event guess the secret ingredient…chickpeas! No, seriously. They taste EXACTLY like raw cookie dough. That’s right, these tasty little bites satisfy any cookie dough lover’s sweet tooth without flour, dairy, or … Continue reading "Vegan Cookie Dough Bites"
Healthy Harvest Travels: Ketchum, Idaho
For the last three years, we have made the 12-hour drive to Ketchum, Idaho to meet with a local food buying club and give a presentation on the health benefits of pure, extra virgin olive oil. This year, we packed our trailer as full as we could and set out for the Sun Valley of … Continue reading "Healthy Harvest Travels: Ketchum, Idaho"
Kale and Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
I just can’t get enough of acorn squash. While I’m roasting it, it’s so easy to saute whatever veggies I have on hand and then stuff the squash with it. Plus, it makes for great leftovers. Kale and Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash Save Print I just can't get enough of acorn squash. While … Continue reading "Kale and Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash"
Make It Easy to Eat Seasonally Pt 2
Earlier we posted about making it easy to eat in season, meaning your ingredients are fresh, full of flavor, and didn’t have to travel across the ocean to get to you. Eating in season goes hand in hand with eating local and supporting the farmers in your own community. But what if you’ve never cooked … Continue reading "Make It Easy to Eat Seasonally Pt 2"
Sweet Potato Hash with Bacon and Peas
This quick-cooking meal is one of my favorite fall/winter breakfasts! Omit the eggs and serve as a tasty side dish. Bacon Brussel Sweet Potato Hash Save Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 30 mins This quick-cooking meal is one of my favorite fall/winter breakfasts! Omit the eggs and …
30-Minute Veggie Pho with Daikon “Noodles”
There’s nothing like a huge bowl of piping hot Vietnamese pho to warm your bones when it’s snowing outside. The combination of rich broth, crunchy veggies, soft noodles, and fresh herbs soothe the soul. Traditionally, the broth simmers for hours and involves toasting coriander, using star anise, and roasting ginger. Then thinly sliced meat is dropped …
Make it Easy to Eat Seasonally this Winter Pt 1
As foodies who care about our communities and the environment, we try really hard to eat what’s in season year round. This means the food travels less far to get to us, which reduces emissions from transportation. Also, by eating what’s in season, we can support our local farmers. One of the easiest ways to … Continue reading "Make it Easy to Eat Seasonally this Winter Pt 1"
Spinach White Bean (Sausage) Soup
As the temperature drops and there's even a hint of snow in the forecast this week, we are fully embracing soup season!! Make this delicious, comforting Spinach White Bean Soup with ingredients you probably already have on hand. Ready in about 30 minutes, this is a frequent staple in our home during the cold weather months.
How to Make the Perfect Cheese Board
As foodies, we LOVE hosting parties and get togethers. Olives, fruit, cheese, and wine come together to create a timeless, elegant, easy spread. But what makes a good cheese board your guests will enjoy? We talked to Haystack Mountain in Niwot to learn how to assemble a well-rounded, tasty presentation. First, no matter what kind of …