Here’s the recipe I made on WLEX-TV today. These are surprisingly delicious and satisfying. You can also make small ‘burgers’ to serve as appetizers for a party.  The link to the video is here: http://www.wlextv.com/Global/story.asp?S=7620219&nav=menu203_2_13

Black Bean Burgers with Guacamole

The addition of walnuts to these burgers makes them even more heart healthy. They’re as satisfying as a meat burger and very simple to make.

Makes 4 burgers

1 1/2 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained
2 garlic cloves
1/3 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup coarse dried bread crumbs
3/4 cup walnuts, toasted and finely chopped
1 large egg, beaten

This is the recipe I prepared on WLEX TV today.

Eating fish is better than taking fish oil capsules

The Omega-3 fatty acids present in fish is something we all need more of in our diets to help fight heart disease and inflammation. However, the latest research shows that fish oil supplements are not as beneficial. Salmon – and the healthiest choice is wild salmon from Pacific or Alaskan waters – is a top choice both for flavor and for Omega-3s.

Keen Footware visited the farm last summer and filmed for part of a documentary they showed on college campuses. The purpose was to inspire college students to ‘Take a Stand’ and get involved in the sustainability movement.

The crew was really great and I think did a nice job on the entire project. I was certainly inspired by all the stories. (Still waiting on my free Keen footware, though!).

Here’s a link to info on their ‘Stand’ program and the documentary.

http://www.keenfootwear.com/stand/default.aspx

Owner Susie Quick waited while Thomas Buckley, 6, left, and his brother Donald, 4, tried to decide on a treat at Quick’s Honest Farm Pure Kentucky Market on Jan. 30. Photo by David Perry | staff

This article appeared in today’s Lexington Herald Leader. God bless ‘em. For more info on local CSA participating farms, see my earlier blog on Lexington area CSAs.

Posted on Sun, Feb. 24, 2008
Slowdown on the farm
Market’s customers savor the winter pace and flavors
By Sharon Thompson

MIDWAY — It’s midwinter and quiet — sort of — at the produce market.

Here’s the recipe from today’s cooking segment on WLEX. To see a video of the recipe go to www.wlextv.com and click on Wellness Cooking 101. sq

Roasted Beet Salad

Seasonal recipes are usually included with your weekly CSA basket. Here’s one we’ll be doing in the spring when arugula and beets are at their peak.

Serves 4

1 bunch (about 1 1/2 pounds) small to medium beets
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 cups baby spinach or arugula
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 ounces goat cheese or brie, sliced

This is the topic discussed on today’s segment of ‘Wellness Cooking’ on WLEX-TV. sq

So, What’s a CSA?

A CSA, (for Community Supported Agriculture) is a way for members of the community to create a relationship with a local farmer and to receive a weekly basket of produce. By making a financial commitment to a farmer, people become "subscribers" or “shareholders” of the CSA. The majority of CSA farmers have members pay for the season up-front. Some CSAs (not this one!) also require that members work a small number of hours on the farm during the growing season.

Another study showing the significant amount of organophosphates in the saliva and urine of children eating a conventional diet has been released. Organophosphates are ‘bug killers," a class of chemicals that kill insects by disrupting their brains and nervous systems. Unfortunately, these chemicals also can harm the brains and nervous systems of animals and humans. Children are particularly vulnerable.

An article at organicconsumers.org (link below) discusses the study and its implications. Similar studies have show that by replacing the same foods with organic versions that pesticide levels present in urine samples were reduced from around 80 to 100%. In some instances the change occurred within 36 hours.

Wholesome chocolate pudding for Valentine’s Day.

So how is it that chocolate pudding is good for you? This is made with wholesome ingredients — including local milk — and good quality chocolate. Enjoying the occasional dessert is a nice reward to yourself and of course, Valentine’s Day is a wonderful excuse for indulging yourself with chocolate. Not that some of us need an excuse…

This is the chocolate pudding recipe I prepared on today’s WLEX-TV’s 12:30 program. It’s also the featured recipe on the Washington Post website, www.sprig.com. You can view the cooking demo by going to the home page of the station at www.wlextv.com. Click on ‘News’ and Wellness Cooking with Susie Quick. Enjoy!

Here is the recipe I prepared on WLEX-TV today. To view the clip, go to:

http://www.wlextv.com/Global/story.asp?S=7620219&nav=menu203_2_13

Spice-Rubbed Grilled Rib Eye Steak

The smoked seasonings from Louisville-based Bourbon Barrel Foods adds another layer of flavor to this delicious local beef from Bluegrass Meadows. Grass-fed beef is leaner so you want to cook it one to minutes less than grain-finished beef. You can marinate the steaks 6 hours or overnight if you wish, but 30 minutes at room temperature is sufficient when you’re in a pinch.

Serves 2

With warm thoughts of the summer farmstand…

It’s that time of year when local farmers across the country begin to offer their annual subscriptions to customers to purchase CSA shares. I thought I’d explain them a bit for the uninitiated. This will be our first year offering one on a larger scale (about 100). I’m looking forward to ’sharing’ and seeing customers on a weekly basis. We’re off to a good start having sold several dozen, however we still have a few available. You can  email me at for more information or call us at the store (859) 846-4155.