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Garlic Scapes, Organic
Chop up and use instead of regular garlic, or make a delicious pesto.
Thorpe's Organic Family Farm
First-generation farmers, Mike and Gayle Thorpe, purchased the 2,300 acre farm on Route 78 in East Aurora, NY about 40 years ago when it was the site of a gravel mine and dairy. The family also owns a citrus grove in central Florida which produces citrus fruit, strawberries and melons they ship up north, and FreshFix delivers, when the ground is still frozen in Western New York.The Thorpes' six children - Naomi, Jeremiah, Abraham, Elijah, Abigail, and Hannah - also lend a hand on the certified organic farms. “Growing up we all helped but were encouraged to explore other career options. The farm was always my passion,” says Naomi Thorpe, who manages operations and sales.
The list of certified organic fruits and vegetables grown at Thorpes numbers in the hundreds and includes corn, greens, peppers, tomatoes and u-pick berries. They also grow grains such as organic oats, soybeans and hay for livestock. The farm is home to pigs, chickens and cows, as well as horses, goats and geese.
The Thorpes converted the farm to all organic in the late 1990s when Gayle discovered she had an allergy to treated seeds. In order to achieve the certified organic distinction, they do not use any chemical pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms. In turn, this increases the soil's health allowing plants to thrive and produce food that is often more nutritionally dense than conventionally grown fruits and vegetables.
“Seeing how much my parents loved farming inspired me to stay and work here,” Naomi Thorpe says. She adds, “growing a healthy, beautiful product for customers keeps me coming back.”
If you plan to use within the next few days you can either refrigerate them or leave them in a glass with a little cool water. They can be stored for a while, but store them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator to optimize freshness.
Garlic scapes can be cut in half and thrown on the grill, roasted with oil, or sauteed. The best part to prepare is the middle section. Cut off the hard, woody part at the bottom of the stem and also the top, bulging part (the flower). Most of the scapes are not very woody, so you may not need to discard any part besides the tops! If you are sauteeing or making pesto, chop thin slices. If you are grilling or roasting, slice in half lengthwise, no need to chop.
Garlic Scape Soup
One could make 1/2 of this recipe with the number of scapes in the box
Garlic Scape Pesto
Sticking with a classic
Grilled Garlic Scapes with Sea Salt
Because we all know you're firing up the grill this week
Scapes offer a healthy dose of Vitamins A and C as well as fiber. As you prepare your scapes, you will notice that the stems are rather fibrous. Fiber is great because it contributes to the bulk of the food but does not offer the body any calories as it is not digested. So, you feel full, without any unnecessary energy! Veggies rock.
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