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Local Food Journey

Roasted Potato Salad

Posted by Emily Wiley on 01/30 at 02:51 PM

Tomorrow is the last day to enter our potatoes recipe contest! How do you prepare Russet potatoes, sweet potatoes, fingerling potatoes, and new potatoes? Share your recipe for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Nature’s Pantry.

Looking for inspiration? Continue reading for my favorite potato salad recipe.

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Our Town: Nanty Glo Off To A Great Start!

Posted by Whitney on 01/26 at 08:56 AM

With about 20 members of the Nanty Glo community in attendance at yesterday’s meeting, Jessica and I are thrilled to begin working on the 65th episode of “Our Town.” We heard some amazing story ideas—-many about the rich history and culture, but also about the revitalization efforts currently underway and the great work of local service organizations. With so many folks in attendance at our kick-off meeting, it’s clear to see this is a community that cares about its town and its neighbors! We cannot wait to learn more.

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Why Organic? Part 1: Introduction

Posted by James Eisenstein on 01/25 at 12:08 PM

My brother, a witty fellow indeed, never misses an opportunity to respond to my every utterance of the term â€œorganic foodâ€ by saying that he much prefers it to inorganic food like rocks and plastic. His response follows a long tradition of cleverly tormenting his little brother, but it also revives my suspicion that many people donâ€™t actually know what â€œorganic foodâ€ is or why anyone would want to produce it or consume it. If this sounds like you (or even if it doesnâ€™t), read on.

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WPSU Brings Next Our Town Program to Nanty Glo!

Posted by Whitney on 01/23 at 11:28 AM

Jessica Peters and I have begun making contacts with people in Nanty Glo, PA as we prepare to kick off the 65th episode of the series. We’ll be traveling to the area this week to start planning some of the details of the project with some community leaders and we can sense some enthusiasm around the program. We’ll be announcing community-wide events and meetings very soon, so stay tuned for that info. This project is all about bringing the residents of the area together and we want everyone to know they’re invited to participate in the project.

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Local Food Journey

Late January Greens

Posted by Tony Ricci on 01/23 at 08:19 AM

Green Heron Farm still has a nice supply of greens this week, but order early for those items â€“ they fly off the shelf this time of year:

Baby Arugula
Baby Spinach
Baby Chard â€“ Green, Red and Gold
Italian and Red Rib Dandelion

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Curried Chick Pea and Red Potato Hash

Posted by Kristin Camplese on 01/20 at 09:28 AM

I love the challenge of taking very disparate items and somehow bringing them together into a coherent dish. Certainly some of the dishes turn out a lot better than others, but it is always a fun experiment. In this case, I had new potatoes, garlic scapes (the green flower shoot from the garlic), green onions, parsley, and lots of eggs. I settled on a â€œhashâ€ sort of thing and I was not disappointed. I love putting a slight twist on a very traditional approach and it was a delicious vegetarian entree. I served it with sauteed snow peas and a nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc.

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Don’t wait to make online seed orders for 2012 garden season!

Posted by Jamie Oberdick on 01/18 at 05:47 PM

We are in the heart of winter, so buying garden seeds may not be the first thing on your mind. However, if you are planning on ordering seeds online (you will more choices online than you will in a store), now is the time to do so.

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Mark Your Calendar: Fiesta de invierno with Chef Pati Jinich

Posted by Emily Wiley on 01/17 at 10:17 AM

Join Chef Pati Jinich of the new PBS series Pati’s Mexican Table for WPSU’s 20th Annual Connoisseur’s Dinner on Saturday, February 18th. Experience firsthand the adventurous cuisine found across Mexico with each dish serving as a point of departure into the country’s rich history and culture.

For more details, visit http://wpsu.org/events/conndinner2012.

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Year Round Good Eating and Gratin Recipe

Posted by Harrison's Fresh + Local on 01/10 at 01:06 PM

Our local food partners are the stars behind the scenes at Harrison’s Wine Grill â€“ we purchase from more than 20 local businesses during the growing season. During the winter, we focus more on the year-round products, especially locally produced cheese like our Goot Essa cheddar and Three Belle goat cheese, both from Millheim, Pa. We are working to bring more Pennsylvania artisanal cheeses onto our menu this year because our menu items designed around Goot Essa Sharp Cheddar have been so popular, especially the gratin recipe featured below.

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Potatoes Recipe Contest

Posted by Emily Wiley on 01/05 at 11:22 AM

Russet potatoes. Sweet potatoes. Fingerling potatoes. New potatoes. How do you eat this starchy vegetable? Share your favorite recipe this month for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Nature’s Pantry in State College. Entries must be submitted by midnight on January 31st. See contest details. And good luck!

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Winner of the Cranberries Recipe Contest

Posted by Emily Wiley on 01/04 at 11:32 AM

Congratulations to Dee Saylor of State College! Her recipe for Cranberry Salsa Dip with Cream Cheese is the winner of the December recipe contest and the recipient of a $25 gift certificate to Elk Creek Cafe + Aleworks.

Continue reading for Dee’s salsa recipe, along with others for cranberry cookies, cakes, and muffins.

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