What’s In Season: Asian Produce
Category Archives: Field Notes
Perplexing Persimmons: How to Eat Them and How To Cook Them
Persimmons are here! These beautiful, soft-fleshed fruits are native to Japan, but grow abundantly on Texas trees. There are two main types of persimmons available in the United States: fuyu and hachiya. Fuyu persimmons are ready to eat, sliced…
What is Aquaponic Farming?
Texas experiences a unique agricultural landscape; challenges of extreme weather, pest infestation, and consumer demand for cleaner growing practices can make growing food a difficult process. A popular farming model that poses many environmental and…
A Legacy that Nurtures
The first humans to grow food were likely women. That’s what I’ve concluded, anyway. The first archeological evidence of farming dates the DNA of humans in the Fertile Crescent and…
Pullet Eggs: Big Things Come In Small Packages
At this point we hope that you’ve been fortunate enough to have the delightful experience…