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Baby Squash and Baby Leek Pizza This pizza features a combination of Babé Farms baby summer squash and baby leeks paired with mozzarella and a garlic cream sauce. A special shoutout to Marcos Buenrrostro of Mexiforno in Guadalupe, CA. Marcos not only donated his time for this video but generously offered to feed our squash harvest crew as well. Be sure to turn your sound on for this one to hear Marcos describe the process behind this mouthwatering creation! Give Mexiforno a follow on Instagram here!

Valentine's Day salad Love is in the air, and we’re here to inspire your Valentine’s Day menu with a stunningly pink salad featuring Babé Farms' Pink Rhône™ Little Gem and Watermelon Radishes. This vibrant dish is perfectly paired with Brianna’s Blush Wine Vinaigrette, fresh strawberries, and delicate chervil straight from the farm. Simple to make yet incredibly delicious, this salad is sure to impress! For a special touch, use a cookie cutter to shape your watermelon radishes into hearts or slice them thinly to create elegant radish roses. The creative possibilities are endless! Check out the images below for more Valentine's salad inspiration.

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Large Tokyo Turnips Tokyo Turnips have a globe shape with white smooth skin and are tender, slightly sweet and taste like a cross between a radish and a turnip. Try these turnips raw in salads, thinly sliced on crudité plates or with crackers and cheese. You can also cook them in vegetable or miso soups, steam or stir fry them. They are also delicious marinated or pickled in vinegar and salt. Topped and tailed Diameter: 3” - 4” Perfect for processing Color: White inside and on the outside

Cute and compact, Ro-Minis (baby romaine hearts) pack the crunch of iceberg and sweet flavor of romaine into one small, tightly enveloped head. What sets Ruby Ro-Minis apart is their decadent leaves which possess an ornate speckled pattern. Filet and grill, or use the leaves as cups or wraps for your choice of dressing and toppings. Its leaves hold up well to heat and all kinds of dressing so feel free to get creative with this unique lettuce! Ruby Ro-Minis

Grilled Baby Squash Skewers *Squash Goals* Our local squash season has begun and to celebrate, here is a step-by-step guide to smoky, charred squash perfection with Santa Maria-style spin courtesy of Susie Q's Brand. We toss these beautiful baby zucchini, yellow and green summer squash with mini heirloom tomatoes in olive oil and some Susie Q's seasoning, then grill them until perfectly charred and tender. To finish, baste with a chimichurri sauce and serve! These skewers are almost too pretty to eat… almost. 😉

Icicle Radish Weight (Bunch): 9 -10 oz. Pieces/Bunch: 10 –12 Diameter: .5” Length: 3.5” - 3.75” Weight: .63 - .75 oz. (1 carrot no top) Color: White inside and out! Flavor: Mild to medium spicy. Crisp and juicy!

Baby Red Beets Classic and easy to prepare, these beets are a chef's best friend. Petite in size, baby beets are perfect for intricate plating. Their natural sweetness and deep color bring both visual appeal and a burst of earthy-sweet flavor to your dish. Weight (Bunch): 16-20 oz. Pieces/Bunch: 5 - 6 Diameter: 1.5” - 2” Weight: .63 - .75 oz. (1 beet / no top)

Candy Cane Beet Galette This Baby Stripe Beet Galette is as festive as it gets, thanks to those gorgeous candy cane beets! Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a show-stopping side for your holiday table. With layers of garlicky goodness, flaky pie crust, and those signature sweet beets, this recipe is almost too pretty to eat… almost. Ingredients: 1 store bought pie crust 1 egg to brush edges with 5 sliced beets 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp garlic powder Salt and pepper 1/4 cup garlic spread (we prefer Toom) Instructions: 1. Toss sliced beets with olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Set aside. 2. Roll out crust on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to a 10 inch circle. 3. Spread crust with the garlic spread, leaving a 1 inch edge. Layer beets on top. 4. Layer sliced beets in a circular pattern working inward or outward - leave a 1-2 inch edge on outside of circle. 5. Fold this edge over one section at a time. Brush exposed crust with whisked egg wash and sprinkle with flaky salt. 6. Bake at 400 F for 30-35 mins.

Lollo Rossa A distinct compact rosette of blood violet fan-shaped leaves with a non-hearting pale green base. The leaves have a crisp, semi-succulent, hardy texture and ruffled tips. Lollo Rossa's flavor is bold, slightly bitter and nutty.

Baby Green Zucchini Dark green in color, the baby green zucchini is also long and slender. Size: 3 to 3 1/2 inch in length Growing Region: Santa Maria, CA & Baja, MX Season: June thru October: Santa Maria, CA (Best Availability) November thru May: Baja, MX (Availability May Vary)