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Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Soup

INGREDIENTS 1 large yellow onion, chopped 4 tbsp. butter 6 cups butternut squash, cubed and steamed (about two squash) 2 quarts (64 oz.) chicken broth 1 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. ground poultry seasoning ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp pepper 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional) 8...

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Busy Mom’s Bruchetta

Busy Mom’s Bruchetta

INGREDIENTS Pint of Cherry tomatoes Tablespoon of Minced garlic Small palm full of freeze dried basil – next best thing to fresh! Heavy drizzle of both high quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar Sliced baguette Goat Cheese INSTRUCTIONS Heat oven to 350 degrees Slice...

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Basil and Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken

Basil and Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken

Summary: Features California farm fresh chicken. This recipe was contributed by Carol Martin. This recipe is a favorite in the Martin family. Easy . . . but always popular! Makes 4 servings. INGREDIENTS 4 chicken breasts, boned and skinned 4 tsp. Dijon mustard 4 thin...

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Baked Asparagus

Baked Asparagus

Summary: Features California grown asparagus. This recipe was submitted by Ken Oneto. INGREDIENTS 1 bunch fresh asparagus 2 Tbsp Olive Oil salt and freshly ground black pepper INSTRUCTIONS Dip or rub asparagus spears in olive oil. Lightly salt and pepper each spear....

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Baja Grilled Corn on the Cob

Baja Grilled Corn on the Cob

INGREDIENTS 4 ears corn 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves INSTRUCTIONS Mix mayonaise, sour cream and cilantro in a bowl Remove the husks of the corn and grill on a hot grill until slightly charred on all sides. Hot off...

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Artichoke Hor d’Ouerves

Artichoke Hor d’Ouerves

Recipe: Artichoke Hor d’Ouerves Summary: Features California grown artichokes. This recipe was submitted by Carol Martin. It’s been a family favorite since the early 70’s. INGREDIENTS 4 eggs salt and pepper dash of Tabasco 12 saltine crackers, crumbled ½ lb. Sharp...

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Almond Crusted Salmon

Almond Crusted Salmon

Summary: This recipe is from Jeani Ferrari. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup almonds, chopped 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 tsp grated lemon peel Salt, ground black pepper 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 8 oz. skinless salmon filet 2 eggs, separate egg whites, discard yolks. Beat egg...

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Almond Biscotti

Almond Biscotti

INGREDIENTS 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups sugar 1 ½ tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 2 eggs 2 egg yolks 6 Tbsp. butter, melted 1 ½ tsp. finely shredded orange or lemon peel (optional) 1 cup coarsely chopped almonds INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees....

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It’s Our 10th Anniversary!

It’s Our 10th Anniversary!

In May 2014 the Central Valley Farmland Trust will be 10 years old, and we would love to have you join us to celebrate this important occasion! The 10th Anniversary Celebration is scheduled on Saturday, September 27 at Micke Grove Park. This beautiful park features...

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Accreditation Achievement

Accreditation Achievement

Central Valley Farmland Trust was one of three land trusts in California to receive accreditation in September 2008, and remains the longest accredited exclusively agricultural land trust in California’s Central Valley. This program is administered by the Land Trust...

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Landowner Incentives

Landowner Incentives

The Central Valley Farmland Trust (CVFT) is recognized as a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization by the Internal Revenue Service. This allows landowners under certain situations who place agricultural conservation easements (ACEs) on their property to generate...

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5 Tips for the Perfect Burger

5 Tips for the Perfect Burger

Recipe: 5 Tips for the Perfect Burger Wheres the Beef? What meat makes the best burger? Douglas Keane of Cyrus and the Healdsburg Bar & Grill, Healdsburg, CA uses 70% lean beef and says it is a marked improvement over 80% lean. Definitely, do not use a very lean...

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