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RECIPES
FARM FRESH FLAVOR
It's the season of plenty right now! Gardens are full of home-grown produce and farmers markets are abundant in fresh veggies and fruit. Here are some recipes to use up all that garden flavor!
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Mexican Corn on the Cob
PHOTO BY HAILEY MINTON, RECIPE BY DONNICA MARTINEZ
6 ears of corn Mayonnaise Sour cream Parmesan cheese Queso Fresco Chili powder or Tajin 1 Lime
Grill or boil corn. Mix equal parts mayo and sour cream and either roll the corn in it or spread the mixture on the corn. Sprinkle on parmesan cheese. Crumble the queso fresco and sprinkle on the corn. Sprinkle on the chili powder or Tajin. Slice the lime into wedges and squeeze one wedge over each ear of corn.
Caprese Bruschetta
PHOTO AND RECIPE BY MELISSA SPELTS This was such a yummy recipe. Ryan and I enjoyed every bite. I wish our kids liked tomatoes; I would make this recipe all of the time. It is so delicious and easy. I found this recipe at spendwithpennies.com
3 large ripe tomatoes, chopped 8-oz mozzarella, cubed 10 medium basil leaves 1 clove garlic, minced 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Salt & Pepper 1 baguette or Italian bread, sliced 1” thick 1 large clove fresh garlic, minced
Mix tomatoes, basil, parsley, mozzarella, olive oil, garlic, and dash of salt and pepper. Allow to sit at room temperature while you prepare the bread. Place bread slices under a broiler for 1 to 2 minutes or until the bread is very lightly toasted. Optional: Immediately after removing bread from oven, rub the garlic cloves over each slice. (I didn’t do this.) Top the bread slices with ¼ cup of the tomato and mozzarella mixture.
Cowboy Caviar
PHOTO AND RECIPE BY KRISTINA CASE, ADAPTED FROM THE SIMPLE VEGANISTA.COM This delicious mix of fresh veggies and seasonings can be eaten as a dip, served with tortilla chips, used a side dish, or as a salad.
1 can (15-oz) black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (14-oz) corn, drained 2 red bell peppers, finely diced 1 jalapeno, finely diced (a few seeds are ok) 1/2 red onion, finely diced 1 large or 2 small avocados, diced 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 2 large limes, juice of 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
First, make the dressing: in a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Set aside. Drain the corn and black beans, add diced red peppers, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, and avocado in large bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and toss well to coat. Taste for flavor and add more salt or lime juice if needed. Eat right away or let the salad rest in the refrigerator for a few hours to let the flavors mingle. Leftovers will stay fresh for up to 4 – 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
FRESH FINDS
For a listing of farmer's markets near you, go to www.farmersmarketplaces.com/state/ut.html,
For a listing of U-Pick farms, go to pickyourown.org/UT.htm
Fresh Raspberry Lemonade
PHOTO AND RECIPE BY KRISTINA CASE This is like summer in a glass! My family had the pitcher gone in no time.
1 1/4 cup sugar 6 cup water 1 cup ice 1 pint fresh raspberries 1 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 7 lemons)
In medium sauce pan, combine 1 cup water, raspberries, and sugar. Cook until warm and bubbly and mash raspberries with fork. Pour the mixture over a strainer to remove seeds. Cool. In a large pitcher, combine fresh lemon juice with 5 cups water and ice. Mix in raspberry syrup. Depending on the raspberries you are using and their sweetness, you might want to taste and add more sugar at this point. Refrigerate before serving. Garnish glasses or pitcher with raspberries and lemon slices. VARIATIONS: Blackberry raspberry lemonade: use 1/2 cup blackberries and 1/2 cup raspberries when making syrup. Raspberry Iced tea: Use 5 cups of brewed ice tea instead of water.
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Back to School in UNCOMMON TIMES
BY RYAN SPELTS
As Davis County schools prepare to reopen in a few weeks, things look different than typical school years. The district has published their plans and guidelines for the upcoming school year. You can find out more by visiting their
website at davis.k12.ut.us.
The district has a plan to reopen schools, and students will have the opportunity to attend on a regular schedule. With that goal in mind, and the understanding that times are uncertain, the following guidelines will be put in place to protect students, employees, and the community. Everyone will be encouraged to participate in physical distancing, hand washing, sanitization, wearing masks, staggering class start times, follow hallway flow adjustments, adhere to adjusted lunch times and seating, modifying recess, and helping students stay spaced our in common areas. They will also stay aware of illness or symptoms and send students home with any flu-like symptoms. They are working on digital learning platforms and are willing to modify their approaches as needed, depending on changes to the health and safety to all involved. Students and staff will be wearing masks at school in classes and around school grounds. Parents are encouraged to talk to their students to encourage them to wear their masks and maintain clean hands throughout the day. If kids are sick, keep them home. They also ask that people be ready for change. Things can evolve quickly, and everyone must be ready to face those changes and the challenges they bring. The district also understands that some parents will choose to keep their children home. The district has two options for this. One option is Davis Connect K-12 Online School. Students will work with a teacher during school hours and have a traditional class load. Classes will be taught by Davis School District Licensed Teachers. The other option is online Davis Connect K-12 Independent Study. This option is parent directed and at a student’s own pace. On campus, they will be promoting “The Big Five:” Hygiene Etiquette, Stay Home When Sick, Cloth Face Mask, Physical Distancing, and Clean and Disinfect. These protections will help protect against COVID-19, yet allow the schools to resume a more traditional operation. This is an uncommon back-to-school in an unprecedented time. We all pray that things will continue to develop on the vaccine front and that much of the disease can be eradicated, but we also know that, right now, it is still scary. Good luck to all the students and teachers.
