Heirloom Tomatoes Mystery Thursday

Cured yellow onions of mixed sizes, medium to large -- a kitchen staple, and the start of soups, stews and so many other dishes. $18 per ten pound bag.

A collection of farm treats from Mariquita Farm and our neighbors at Belle Farms! We have created a gift bag which includes a 375 mL bottle of Belle Farms Olio Nuovo extra virgin olive oil, dried Persimmons and three culinary herbs: Marjoram, Thyme and Rosemary (12g packets of each).

A very healthful green to eat when cooked, nettles have a long history of medicinal uses, including treatment of muscle and joint pain. Makes a great 'tisane' (herb tea) -- bright, herbaceous, delicious. They should be handled with care (wear gloves!) when fresh but take very little cooking to shed the sting.

Mariquita Farm "Culinary Herb Collection" -- this collection includes Thyme (20g), Rosemary (20g) and Marjoram (20g). The herbal oils in our herbs are preserved longer by not crushing the herbs prior to package. Crushing or bruising the herbs releases the flavor and aroma in the plant oil and should be done right before use.

Fragrant Lavender has so many uses from tea to bathwater. When used in cooking it can pair well with herbs like oregano, rosemary, thyme, sage, and savory. Make your own dry blend of herbs and flowers (we like lavender with mint and rosemary) and rub on lamb chops or chicken wings before grilling. Lavender florets can be ground and mixed with sugar to use in baking or to frost the rim of a cool Lavender martini. Cheers!