https://www.empowerobc.com https://www.empowerobc.com/pickles <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> It's the time of year for fresh cucumbers again!  </span> </p> <p> One of our favorite things to make with our fresh cucumbers at Empower School &amp; Farm is pickles. Sure, it's easy to pick up a ready-made jar of pickles for the grocery store shelf, but there is nothing better than homemade pickles made of fresh cucumbers. The flavor is the best and the pickles are crunchy and yummy when made of in-season produce. E <span> xperience the difference for yourself with this delicious pickle recipe.  </span> </p> <p> <span> Don't forget to come by our next market to get some fresh cucumbers, dill and other pickling ingredients! </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <b> Ingredients </b> <br/> <p> </p> <ul> <li> <span> <b> Pickling cucumbers </b> : We have delicious, fresh pickling cucumbers that vary in size and texture at Empower Farm </span> </li> <li> <span> <b> Fresh dill </b> : This herb has a distinct aroma and flavor. It also is the herb responsible for giving dill pickles their signature taste. </span> </li> <li> <span> <b> Vinegar <span> :  You may use apple cider vinegar or regular white vinegar </span> </b> </span> </li> <li> <span> <b> Water </b> </span> </li> <li> <span> <b> Pickling salt: </b> Use either kosher salt or pickling salt. </span> </li> <li> <span> <b> Sugar </b> : We prefer granulated sugar to balance the flavor of the pickles.  </span> </li> <li> <span> <b> Pint-sized container </b> (for example a plastic soup container or mason jar) </span> </li> </ul> <div> <span> Optional to taste: </span> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <span> <b> Garlic cloves </b> </span> </li> <li> <span> <b> Leeks </b> </span> </li> <li> <span> <b> Whole black pepper  </b> </span> </li> <li> <span> <b> Whole yellow mustard seeds </b> </span> </li> <li> <span> <b> Jalapeño peppers </b> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <p> </p> <br/> <p> <span> Instructions </span> </p> <p> </p> <ol> <li> <span> Slice your cucumbers. You can cut the cucumbers in fun different shapes to make the pickles more exciting. </span> </li> <li> <span> Pack a clean pint-sized container with sliced cucumbers, dill, leek, jalapeños and other ingredients you choose to add. Make sure to leave a 1/2 inch of space at the top of the container for liquid.  </span> <br/> </li> <li> In a small pan heat the vinegar, water, salt, sugar and other spices (like garlic) until the mixture comes to a simmer. Allow the salt and sugar to dissolve. </li> <li> Cool the brine until lukewarm. Then fill the container covering all the ingredients with the brine. </li> <li> Close the lid tightly and refrigerate for 24 hours before eating. </li> </ol> <div> <br/> </div> <p> <b> Final Notes </b> </p> <p> These pickles should last for two months in the refrigerator. Enjoy them on sandwiches, salads or on their own as a snack! </p> </div> Sun, 02 Apr 2023 23:32:25 GMT websitebuilder@1and1.de https://www.empowerobc.com/pickles thumbnail main image https://www.empowerobc.com/empower-salad <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> Come by our farm and pick up fresh produce to make a delicious Empower Salad! </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <b> Ingredients </b> </p> <p> Mixed greens </p> <p> Radishes </p> <p> Edibles Flowers like Nasturtiums (in picture) </p> <p> Strawberries or Peaches (depending on the season) </p> <p> Herbs (basil, cilantro) </p> <p> <b> <br/> </b> </p> <p> <b> Instructions  </b> </p> <p> </p> <ol> <li> <b> Dressing </b> : Mix together the salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl.  </li> <li> <b> Fruits </b> : Soak the Strawberries or peaches for a few minutes in the dressing.  </li> <li> <b> Assemble the salad </b> : In a large bowl, add the Mix greens, Grated carrots, Radishes slices, herbs. Then drizzle the mixture with dressing and the strawberries to combine.  </li> <li>   <b> Garnish </b> : Top off your salad with beautiful edible flowers. Serve. </li> </ol> <p> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <b> ENJOY! </b> </p> </div> Sat, 04 Jul 2020 23:32:24 GMT websitebuilder@1and1.de https://www.empowerobc.com/empower-salad thumbnail main image