1 lb baby bok choy, sliced in half & washed
2 T sesame seeds
1 tsp sesame oil
1 T olive oil
2-3 tsp chili flakes
Heat a large nonstick skillet to medium high heat. Combine the oils and heat through. Add the bok choy. When green part is wilted but firm white part is still crunchy, add the chili [...]

For the filling:
4 medium leeks (1.5 lb)
3 slices bacon
1 medium yellow onion
3-4 T butter
2-3 tsp thyme
1/2 C sour cream (or creme fraiche)
1/3 C coarse grated Parmesan (real stuff please!)
salt & pepper
Heat a large saute pan to medium heat, add butter. Slice the green part of the leeks after cleaning them, slice the onion by cutting [...]

1 head/crown broccoli, cut into even chunks
2 tsp chili flakes
2-4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp sesame seeds
1/3 C raw cashews or cashew peices
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1-2 T olive oil
Heat the oil in a large sautee pan to medium heat. Add the garlic and allow to soften. Add salt & pepper. Add broccoli & the chili [...]

1 bunch collard greens (kale or chard is OK too)
1/2 pack bacon, slices cut in half
1-2 red potatoes medium size
Fry the bacon in a large saute pan until crispy. Set aside, remove bacon fat from pan leaving just a coating.
Wash your collards, remove the stems with a knife (the bottom 2/3rds of it is sufficient), [...]

I talk frequently in this blog about what I’ve been making with my produce shipment which I began receiving in November, just before Thanksgiving. From the very first shipment I was impressed–I was given not only beautiful, organic produce grown locally which would allow it to last much longer and be eaten much fresher, but [...]