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SUMMER 2011

A Foodie’s Weekend in McKinney

Photos, Bottom to Top: Danny Fulgencio, Mandy Smith , Carole Topalian, Melinda Ortley

Cover Photo: Melinda Ortley
Molly, McKenna and Emma Smith of Willow Creek Bee Company at Local Yocal Farm to Market in McKinney

CONTENTS

2	EDITOR’S LETTER
4	NOTABLE EDIBLES Coppell Community Gardens, WOWineries
6	WHAT’S FRESH?
7	SEASONAL RECIPES With Squash, Peaches, Blueberries, Tomatoes
12	HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? Tomatoes 101
14	ROAD LESS TRAVELED Weekend in McKinney BY NANCY KRABILL
18	KID’S CORNER: LET’S GROW OKRA! BY ELLEN ROBINSON & ERIC VANDERBECK, REAL School Gardens
20	PRESERVING SUMMER Sunny Salsas BY SHERRI BROOKS VINTON
22	A DRINK FOR THE SEASON From Bolsa BY DANNY FULGENCIO
26	EAT DRINK LOCAL GUIDE
27	DEEP IN THE HEART A high-tech complex for a new breed of farmers BY MANDY SMITH
32	EDIBLE ENTERPRISE A New Beginning for Edgar Diaz BY KIM PIERCE
36	EDIBLE NATION Savoring the American Terroir BY ROWAN JACOBSEN
38	SOURCE GUIDE
40	CLOSING TIME

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