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Kale and Spinach Salad with Cranberries and Apples

February 2, 2020

This recipe combines the leafy dark greens of spinach with kale. These dark greens hold the most nutrients, like iron, magnesium, vitamin A C and K. Great salad to make as a meal itself, or as a side dish. Ingredients: 2 cups chopped kale leaves (massaged in 2 T olive oil) 2 cups spinach 2 medium ripe tomatoes ½ of a large cucumber diced in ¼”...

Mexican Shrimp Diablo

January 29, 2020

This delicious Mexican Shrimp dish is made with saucy Chipotle shrimp served over a bed of corn, zucchini, and red onions, and served with a side of avocado. Ingredients 1 tsp olive oil 1 small yellow onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 14.5-ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish 1 tbsp chopped...

Yellow Squash Appetizers

January 16, 2020

Ingredients: 3 Yellow Squash 2 farm fresh eggs (beat well) 1 tsp fresh thyme chopped 1 T chopped fresh herbs: oregano, Genovese or sweet basil, mixed Arp Rosemary ½ C Parmesan Cheese Directions: Pre-Heat skillet over medium heat, add 2 T coconut oil. Trim stems from yellow squash, slice into small circles ¼ inch thick, beat eggs and add the fresh...

Sole with Poblanos, Tomatoes, and Fresh Sage

January 2, 2020

Ingredients: 1 Small poblano chile 4 large ripe plum tomatoes 32 leaves fresh sage (approx ¼ c) 6 T (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, divided 4 (6 oz) fillets of sole Salt and freshly ground pepper Flour for dredging Directions: Roast the chile over a burner flame or under the broiler until it is evenly charred on all sides. Cool, then slip off the...

Partnership with Blue Springs School District

August 26, 2019

Blue Springs School District and Colonial Gardens Partner to Grow Agriculture and Horticulture Programming The Blue Springs School District (BSSD) is partnering with Colonial Gardens to expand district agriculture and horticulture programming for students of all ages. The ongoing relationship impacts students from grades 4 through 11 (high school...