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Brown Box Veggies and a Pick-up at Four Oaks Farm Store!

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Last month I won a Farm Photo Contest in two categories. The prize for winning was a gift certificate to Brown Box Veggies. Since I won two categories, I received two gift certificates! This post is about the first certificate. Since the closest pick-up point was over 50 miles away, I got my step-daughter to go pick it up from Four Oaks Farm Store for her and her family. They are in love now! They plan repeat trips! It is awesome and only about 6 miles from their house! How is that for convenience? Their young son Jack was amazed at the colors, textures and FOOD! They didn't get a chance to see everything, but they plan an extended visit next time! Thanks for a great experience for them Four Oaks! Brown Box Veggies "Having an affordable service that allows folks to purchase fresh produce, being able to buy as much as we can find from local farmers, and teaching families good eating habits is what Brown Box Veggies is all about." Corn, Potatoes, Onions, Cabbage, Zucchini, ...

SANDRA'S COMFORTING PENNE with VEGGIES

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Had a craving for a meatless dinner this evening  so created this recipe using on-hand ingredients,  which 'fit the bill' to perfection... Servings: (6) Prep: 10 Mins. Cook: 25 Mins. INGREDIENTS 1/2 lb. penne pasta, prepared according to pkg. directions 2 tbsp. light olive oil 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1/2 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped 6 crimini mushrooms, halved and sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 2 zucchini, cubed 1 (15 oz. can) diced Italian seasoned tomatoes, undrained 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 teaspoons dried basil 2 teaspoons worcestershire 2 teaspoon balsamic Small squirt of agave (or honey) 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Finishing: 2 tablespoons. unsalted butter Freshly grated parmesan cheese METHOD Begin preparing pasta according to package directions, except cooking shy by a couple minutes (pasta will finish cooking in sauce).  When draining, reserve 1/2 cup hot pasta liquid; set aside. Heat olive oil ...