The Tree | Stories & Scenes from Cold Creek Nurseries
Can a Daily Spoonful of Honey Keep Allergies Away?
Millions of people suffer from seasonal allergies. In the United States alone, approximately one in four adults and one in five children experience these allergies—totaling around 81 million people. Common symptoms include sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes and throat, and fatigue. While not scientifically proven, many people believe that consuming honey, particularly local honey, may help alleviate seasonal allergy symptoms.
Roasted Garlic & Spaghetti Squash: A Flavorful Plant-Based Delight
Looking for a satisfying and nourishing meal that’s packed with flavor and texture? This Roasted Garlic & Spaghetti Squash is the perfect dish. Combining roasted garlic’s rich, caramelized notes with the nutty crunch of walnuts, the tanginess of sun-dried tomatoes, and the earthiness of kale, this recipe is a wholesome, plant-based option you’ll crave.
Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta: A Cozy Comfort Dish
If there’s one dish that screams comfort and flavor, it’s this Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta. Combining the nutty sweetness of roasted butternut squash with earthy sage, hearty pasta, and a hint of Parmesan, this dish is the perfect marriage of simplicity and indulgence. It’s a recipe that will warm your heart and your kitchen—ideal for weeknight dinners or a cozy weekend treat.
With just a handful of fresh, wholesome ingredients, you’ll create a vibrant and satisfying meal. Plus, it’s versatile! Use vegetable stock for a vegetarian option or swap in chicken stock for a richer depth of flavor.
Cozy Up with a Bowl of Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
As the days grow cooler, there’s nothing quite like the comforting warmth of a homemade soup. This Vegetarian Roasted Butternut Squash Soup is a hug in a bowl, packed with wholesome veggies and aromatic herbs. It’s perfect for family dinners, cozy nights in, or even a make-ahead lunch. Plus, with a simple swap, it can easily be made vegan for a fully plant-based meal.
Hot Cocoa with a Healthy Kick: The Bone Broth Secret
Hot cocoa is a classic winter treat enjoyed by all ages. Bone broth, on the other hand, is a relatively new addition to the culinary scene, celebrated for its numerous health benefits. But what if you could combine these two into a deliciously comforting and healthy winter indulgence? Believe it or not, using bone broth instead of traditional milk to make hot chocolate creates a sweet and savory surprise that will delight your taste buds—and your doctor! Best of all, we’ve made it incredibly simple by offering the highest-quality bone broth and hot chocolate in our Market.
Flavors of Fall: Butternut and Spaghetti Squash
As September arrives, the crisp air and vibrant hues of fall are just around the corner. With the changing season comes a bounty of delicious flavors that we all look forward to. Among the seasonal stars are two of our favorites: butternut squash and spaghetti squash.
Move Over Pineapples, Pizza Has A New Hot Debate
Move over pineapples, pizza has a new hot debate on what goes on it, and it’s actually hot.
The Juicy Debate Over the Peach State
It is a delicious time to live in the south as it is peak peach season. The peaches on the trees are larger and the freestones will soon grace the shelves for anxious peach enthusiasts waiting to bake and can to save their sweet taste for a reminder of summer come fall and winter. This time of year brings fresh peach snacks, peach ice cream, peach cobbler, and a question that brings up much debate: Why is Georgia The peach state and not South Carolina?
The Golden Legacy of South Carolina: Uncovering the State's Rich Rice Heritage
Tucked away in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, where the Ashley and Cooper rivers converge, lies a region steeped in history and tradition. For centuries, this picturesque corner of the Palmetto State was renowned for its thriving rice industry, earning South Carolina the esteemed title of "The Rice State."
Cook a steak that’s frozen solid? Really?
Yes. Really. Many home cooks and professional chefs alike have made this their method of choice. Cooking a steak from frozen is a convenient and effective route to mastery for a delicious and perfectly-cooked steak. So much so that I freeze every raw steak I buy on purpose before cooking. Really.
Good for the Earth
Bees help flowering plants of all kinds to reproduce. They also give us the gift of honey. In our quest for the most flavorful and distinctively Southern honeys out there we’ve learned a lot. And, naturally, our heritage as growers of flowering plants means we really love bees.