The buzz about Turmeric

Turmeric is trending, but we do love it too! Turmeric is a deep yellow colored root from the ginger family. The peppery flavor is a hit and compliments many dishes. It needs substantial rainfall to thrive and therefore grows well on the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. There are so many ways to use turmeric, here are just a few ideas.

1. Golden Milk - we drink before bed

2. Add to meat and seafood dishes

3. Make a dip for your veggies

4. Use as a pickling spice

5. Pumpkin-apple smoothies!

6. Coconut squash soup

7. Make a viniagrette

8. Chili-lime popcorn

9. Toss with roasted veggies

10. Add to rice

Our Ideas for Coconut

Coconut is everywhere, it’s one of the flavor du jours. At Rasberry’s we believe in using every part of of the fruit or vegetable. Yes, our chickens do love scraps, but we prefer to make human goodness first. Here are a few ideas we came up with to get your coconut fix.

1. Coconut water

2. Shredded coconut

3. Coconut oil on popcorn, butter flavored of course

4. Coconut milk - curries and more

5. Coconut cake

6. Coconut cake pops

7. Coconut candy - why not?

8. Coconut flour

DIY Room Spray

Keep your indoor air smelling fresh this fall with a homemade room spray. Maeme loves Lavender & Chamomile and Rose & Geranium while Callie loves the citrus mix of Lemon & Orange.

Quick DIY Room Spray:
1 cup water
1/4 cup alcohol
10 drops of essential oils
Combine water and alcohol, shake.
Add essential oil drops.

Note: Mixes using citrus oils should be stored in glass bottles. Shop Atkinsons for glass jars and bottles in the Wood River Valley.