Heirloom tomatoes are bound to fill farmers’ market stands as July quickly turns into August. At first glance, these tomatoes may seem a bit odd. They aren’t always the red, round, evenly sized tomatoes you may have grown accustomed to seeing in the grocery store. These are multi-colored, different sizes, and lumpy, never bred to […]
As we enter July, basil plants are thriving in the hot weather and tomatoes are starting to ripen on the vines. We love being able to use all this great seasonal summer produce in our recipes and hope you’ll use this FLOSN-inspired recipe to start your day off right! TORTILLA DE PATATA WITH HEIRLOOM TOMATOES
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Chard is a gorgeous leafy green with creamy white or colorful jewel-toned stems that you might find in your Conscious Kitchen X Tomatero Farm boxes (check out how to buy one here) or local market. Much like kale, chard is hardy in low-nutrient soils and can grow with little care. However chard is actually related
The California coast is covered in native Fennel, but did you know you can eat it? Well, not the wild fennel you see outside, but a cultivated version meant for consumption like the fennel in our Conscious Kitchen X Tomatero Farm Boxes (check out how to purchase a buy one-give one farm box here). Fennel
At first glance, you may consider dandelions to be a “weed”. However, these greens are actually edible and just as healthy and delicious as any other leafy green. They’re high in iron, calcium, and plenty of vitamins — with even more iron and protein than spinach! They can be bitter however, so we recommend blanching
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Wild cauliflower (otherwise known as caulilini or baby cauliflower) is a type of cauliflower known for being extra tender and sweet! It also happens to currently be a part of our Conscious Kitchen X Tomatero Farm Boxes (which you can find out more about here)! This wild cauliflower is super rich in fiber, vitamins B-6
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June 21st marked the start of summer 2020! We here at Conscious Kitchen are excited for the wonderfully warm weather and, of course, the brilliant produce that grows with all the extra sunshine! Already we are seeing bountiful harvests of strawberries and basil, which we love to use in this FLOSN inspired strawberry basil agua
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Quick, easy, and delicious – that’s what makes these burritos a top-notch choice for any night of the week. With just a few organic ingredients, you’re ready to roll! Beef Burritos Makes 5 burritos Ingredients Directions Remove beef from packaging and place in a large bowl. Separate by hand so that it is loose and
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Treat yourself to something extra yummy, fresh, AND local this Cinco De Mayo! Take a peek at this recipe from our Conscious Kitchen chefs for roasted cauliflower tacos with basil cilantro sauce — using Conscious Kitchen X Tomatero Farm Box fresh, organic, seasonal offering.s Cauliflower Tacos By Conscious Kitchen Executive Chef Guillaume Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with
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We love our earth and all that it grows, provides, and gifts to us. Purchasing, cooking, and eating fresh, local, organic products is one way to support a healthy environment, as well as healthy bodies and economies. We’re in full support and live our values on Earth Day and every day! This Earth Day we here
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