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Justin Aiello, Farmer
Asheville, North Carolina
About me
Former farmer at Skylight Farm - just moved to a new farm. Growing organic vegetables, herbs, flowers and microgreens in Asheville, NC.
Website
www.olivettefarm.com
Sprouting garlic? Worry not! Plant your sprouting cloves now to get full garlic heads or green garlic in the spring! Buy your garlic from a farmer who can tell you how old it is and store it in a c...
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sugardetoxme Just planted my sprouts! What about green sprouts from red onions?
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olivettefarm @sugardetoxme nice! You can plant onions the same way, but you're more likely to get a smaller spring-like onion rather than a full size one. You'll get great greens though.
A different twist on #NoFoodWaste November today. Eat your "ugly" fruits and veggies! There's nothing wrong with them. They're still delicious and good for you even when they look a little more fun...
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sugardetoxme Wow that strawberry is marvelous!
#NoFoodWaste November - the flowers on Thai basil plants are wonderful. Use them in teas, as a tasty garnish, or even put them in a small mesh bag and steep them in stews/soups.
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sugardetoxme Fudge balls, I never thought about stews and soups
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olivettefarm @sugardetoxme that's my favorite way to use them! I highly recommend.
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MargaretG Basil flower tea is the best.
#NoFoodWaste November tip - eat your carrot tops! I highly recommend making a carrot top pesto. The roots on leeks are also edible. Crisp them up in a pan and add them to some greens for some extra...
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lauren Carrot top pesto is the best!
Another #NoFoodWaste November tip. Eat your broccoli greens! The stems are crunchy and sweet and the leaves have a similar flavor to kale. If you don't see them at market then ask your farmer! I'm ...
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DietID_TeamDietitians I just saw a bunch today!!!
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olivettefarm @Rachna Nice! They're definitely worth a try.
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DietID_TeamDietitians Do people normally just throw these away?
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sugardetoxme
Gorgeous variety!
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diginn
And oh so beautiful!
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olivettefarm
@sugardetoxme thanks! One of my favorite varieties.
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