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Local Initiatives Projects...
Grow A RowA project of CIFT and the Toledo Seagate Food Bank that connects food producers willing to donate excess production to participating food banks located in their vicinity. Farm to SchoolA brief history of school lunch programs involving the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Agriculturer. Food Manufacturers in Northwest OhioA list of companies in our own backyard that produce items you see on your grocer's shelf every week. Northwest Ohio Farmers MarketsThe advantages of buying produce and other goods at farmers markets, a list Northwest Ohio farmers markets, and links to other farmers market resources. AgritourismA discussion of agricultural tourism, its potential as another revenue stream for farmers, and guidance on starting an agritourism venture. Farm to ChefThe Northwest Ohio Fresh Network is a free direct-marketing program for buying and selling local fruits, vegetables, and other locally made products to chefs throughout the food service industry while building long-term business relationships.
Farm to Chef Recipes
As CIFT Marketing Specialist, Louise Mikesell-Wireman, guides the CIFT Farm to Chef Program and its many activities, she runs across recipes that utilize fresh, local produce and products. Here is a compilation of these recipes. This list will grow over time so be sure to regularly view this page for new recipes.
The recipe list is on the right-hand side of this page. Please click on the desire recipe for details.
Apple Varieties for Eating & Cooking
Now that fall is here, local apples are showing up all over the place. There are so many varieties, it is difficult to pick the correct ones for eating or for pies without a little help. I have a small list that kind of helps.
McIntosh and Jonathan - Both what I call a ''bready'' type apple, kind of tart, and will break down great for apple pie and applesauce.
Red and Yellow Delicious - Both well known for eating. Both are sweet eating apples that are firm and have a good crunch when you bite into them. These are great for snacks by themselves or with cheese.
Honeycrisp - The new darlings of the apple world. These newcomers are juicy and sweet, are firm enough to really make you get a good bite and keep well, which is odd, because these apples never last long enough. Buy two bags.
Holiday - This is an heirloom apple, and is grown and sold at Johnston’s Fruit Farm in Swanton. My girlfriend Pam told me about these. Dark red skins cover a great white, sweet flesh, not a huge apple, but another great one for snacks and lunches.
Granny Smith - Known for being tart and used in lots of apple recipes. It depends on conditions and size if they are really tart, or just tart.
Gala, Fuji, Melrose - All these are sweet apples that are great to eat.
One thing to look for is locally grown apples. While you can get lots at the farmers’ markets that are all over the area, why not take a short road trip and visit an orchard. You can see all the varieties they have to offer and get out into the fall sunshine. Erie Orchards has U-pick, and Eshleman Fruit Farm in Clyde has U-pick and a great shop. Then there are Witt’s Orchards on Route 2 in Oak Harbor, and at the Toledo Farmers Market. Johnston’s is open daily as well as MacQueen Orchards. If you are near Port Clinton, Bergman’s even has a unique twist on the old caramel apple; they have a caramel apple bar where you can add all the extras like chopped nuts, chocolate chips,coconut and other items. Buy some for in the car, and some for lunches and fresh applesauce. Ah, fall, can it get any better.
As ever, buy local...
Louise
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