Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Cheese
This recipe puts a school garden spin on a traditional recipe. Mix it up by adding other herbs and veggies you might have growing in your garden.
Recipe
Kale and Potato Soup
Containing both local greens and local potatoes, this soup yields enough for everyone in class to try a tasty sample.
Downloads
- This Week In The Garden April Week 1 (quick view as .pdf)
First Garden: The White House Garden and How it Grew
Over the years the US presidents have enjoyed the south lawn of the White House in a variety of ways. When Barack Obama became president, First Lady Michelle Obama decided to plant a kitchen garden on the lawn! With the help of some local school children the south lawn was transformed into an edible garden.
Eat Where You Live
Intended for an adult reader, this book contains recipes, ideas for local foraging, and food preservation tips that can be utilized in classrooms with children of all ages.
Wilted Spinach Salad
This wilted spinach salad uses local greens and local eggs (perhaps from your school garden!) for a flavorful and delicious snack. Recipe by Liz and Katie Button of Cúrate.
Local Spring Roll Wraps
These simple local lettuce wraps are a fun, no-cook item for children of all ages!
Mashed Potatoes and Apples with Bacon and Browned Onions
With both local apples and local potatoes, this recipe is a unique take on traditional mashed potatoes. Recipe by Liz and Katie Button of Cúrate.
Cucumber Salad
This simple salad doesn’t require any cooking, although the flavors are better if allowed to set for an hour or two.
Kale Sauté
This simple sauté takes advantage of local greens and local apples. Add local bacon for extra flavor! This recipe is from the Mad Batter Bakery and Café of Cullowhee, NC.