Tantré Farm’s mission is to produce and distribute fresh produce, while serving as an educational, sustainable, and social network for our surrounding community. We hope to achieve this mission through our CSA, Farmers’ Markets, Farm-to-School program, local stores, local restaurants, schools, and other community connections.
Our goals at Tantré Farm are to produce fresh, healthy foods for the local community, provide quality of life for the farmer, and sustain economic viability for the farm with care and respect for nature’s diversity.
2 large shallots
6 cloves garlic
4 T. chopped, fresh sage
1 oz. lemon juice
3 oz. red wine vinegar
3 oz. maple syrup
1 sprig rosemary
salt and pepper to taste
Blend all ingredients together. Drizzle in 2 cups of oil and about 3 oz. of water to adjust consistency.
(contributed by Sandy Michon, CSA member)
4 cups water
6 sprigs (each about 5 inches long) fresh rosemary
3/4 cup sugar (or more, to taste)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3 large lemons)
Bring the water to a boil in a medium pot, and then reduce the heat so that the water barely simmers. Add the rosemary sprigs; cover and steep the rosemary for 45 minutes. Remove the pot from heat and remove the rosemary sprigs. (If necessary, strain the mixture to remove loose leaves.) Add the sugar; stir until dissolved. Set aside to cool. Put the lemon juice into a large plastic or glass container and add the cooled rosemary syrup; stir until well combined. Taste the lemonade and sweeten it with additional sugar if desired. Refrigerate until cold. Serves 2 to 4.
For an extra summery kick, garnish each serving with a sprig of fresh lemon balm or mint.
(from Farmer John’s Cookbook: The Real Dirt on Vegetables by John Peterson)
2 ¼ lb. potatoes (about 4 potatoes), scrubbed, and thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
10 ounces onion (about 1 large onion), peeled and thinly sliced (about 1 ¾ cup)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Cook the potatoes in a microwave oven at full power for 7 to 8 minutes, until fork-tender. (You can also boil the potatoes for 30 to 35 minutes in 4 cups of water to which 2 teaspoons of salt have been added.) Set the potatoes aside until cool enough to handle. Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. In the hot skillet, combine the onion, garlic, and wine. Stir to combine thoroughly and cook for about 15 minutes, until the onion is very soft. Add the potatoes, parsley, and rosemary. Mix well and mash with the back of a wooden spoon to form a large pancake. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Raise the heat to medium and cook for about 15 minutes, until the potatoes are browned and somewhat crusty underneath. Position a plate upside down over the pan, flip the pancake out onto the plate so that the cooked side is up, and then slide it back into the pan. Cook for about 15 minutes more, until the second side is crusty. Serve hot. Makes 4 servings.
(from www.gardenguides.com)
1 cup chicken, cooked
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 celery, diced
Fresh ground pepper
2 Tbsp. lemon balm, minced
Whole lemon balm leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl. Chill until just before serving. Spoon onto crackers or toasted French bread slices. Garnish with fresh whole leaves. Makes 6 servings.
12 oz. fresh raspberries
3 Tbsp. lemon balm, chopped
1/2 cup honey
1 pkg. unflavored gelatin
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
Whole lemon balm leaves
Clean and wash raspberries. Place in a saucepan with chopped lemon balm leaves and honey. Cover, set on low heat for 15 minutes, or until soft and very juicy. Press through a sieve. Return puree to the washed pot. Bring almost to a boil over low heat. Lightly sprinkle in gelatin and stir until dissolved. Remove pan from heat. Pour jelly into a small pie plate or small mold. Place in refrigerator to set. Turn mold onto a serving plate. Whip cream and cover mold with the whipped cream. Decorate with lemon balm leaves. Makes 4 servings
1 bunch lemon balm leaves
few sprigs of lemon verbena or lemon grass (optional)
2 quarts boiling water
equal parts ginger ale or grapefruit-orange juice
Take bunch of lemon balm and sprigs of lemon verbena or lemon grass, if desired, and plunge into 2 quarts of boiling water. Let simmer for 5-10 minutes or steep for 20 minutes. Cool and strain. Use with equal parts ginger ale or with grapefruit-orange juice. Serve with ice. Very refreshing for hot, summer days.
(adapted from a bulletin from MERRYSPRING GARDENS by Nancy Czak)
4 c. fresh lemon balm leaves, washed & drained
2 lb. fresh or thawed flounder
4 Tbs. melted butter
1 c. chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbs. fresh dill, snipped
paprika
salt & pepper (optional)
Place fresh lemon balm in a buttered 8×12″ baking dish. Spread fish on top of the bed of balm. Mix melted butter, parsley, and dill. Brush this herbed butter over the fish. Sprinkle with paprika and a dash of salt and pepper, if desired. Broil 10 minutes, then turn the oven off. Cover and leave in closed oven for 15 minutes. Serve on a platter with fresh lemon balm garnish. Serves 4-6.
(The Pleasure of Herbs by Phyllis Shaudys)
1 c. yogurt
1/2 c. sour cream
1 large garlic clove
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. chopped dill
3/4 tsp. cayenne or hot paprika
Whisk the yogurt and sour cream together. In a mortar, mash the garlic to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt; measure 1 teaspoon, then add it to the yogurt with the dill and cayenne. If you have time, refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Makes 1-1/2 cups.
(Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison)
3 Tbs. parsley
2 Tbs. rosemary & chives
1 Tbs. EACH thyme, summer savory, & minced garlic
Mix well and store in covered jar. Use 2 tablespoons per roast, and spread on the roast the last hour or so of cooking.
(The Pleasure of Herbs by Phyllis Shaudys)
3 lb. honeydew (or muskmelon) melon
1 ½ cup granulated sugar
1 ¾ cup fresh lime juice (or mixture of lime and lemon)
3 Tbs. chopped fresh mint leaves
3 cups cold water
1 cup cold ice cubes
Remove rind from melon, discarding it, and cut enough fruit into 1-inch chunks to measure 6 cups. In a blender puree melon in batches with sugar, lime juice, and mint until completely smooth. Pour into a pitcher with the water and ice. Add the lime juice just before serving and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Makes about 9 cups.