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"Shipping is a terrible thing to do to vegetables. They probably get jet-lagged, just like people." — Elizabeth Berry Celebrate the Harvest Mornings are getting cooler, nights are getting longer, and beautiful fall produce is sprouting from the ground and hanging from trees. Whether it's parsnips, carrots, winter squash, or apples, buying from local Farmers' Markets is one of the keys to deeply satisfying dishes. Shopping local reduces your carbon footprint on the earth, and makes your meals juicy and fresh. Get out and shop locally. Support local farmers and enjoy the flavors of fall. back to top Just Pickle It! Pickling is a great way to preserve your fall harvest, saving money and creating tasty snacks for months to come. Learn the best techniques for pickling cauliflower, carrots, onions and cucumbers and take home jars of pickled treats! Just Pickle It – New Class! Saturday, October 17, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Hands-on. Cost $75 back to top Take A Bite Out Of CSR Become part of a dining experience filled with locally-sourced fine food and wines at CSR's Harvest Dinner Friday, November 13th. Don't miss this opportunity to support CSR's Professional Culinary Arts students as they prepare and serve a 5-course, seasonal menu to the public. Spaces are limited, so reserve your seats today. The Harvest Dinner Friday, November 13th, 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $65 each back to top Feast On the Flavors of Fall Cooking classes at CSR change to reflect the tastes of the season. Build confidence in the kitchen cooking with seasonal ingredients and boost your culinary repertoire. Sophisticated Sauces Saturday & Sunday, October 10 & 11, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Hands-On. Cost $225 Pasta From Scratch Monday, October 26, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Hands-On. Cost $95 Cookies for Grown-Ups Monday & Tuesday, November 16 & 17, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Hands-On. Cost $145 Gnocchi & Risotto Wednesday, November 18, 5:30 – 9:00 pm Hands-on. Cost $95 Check out our class calendar to view all of the Home Cook Classes we offer. back to top Recipe: Harvest Apple & Goat Cheese Tart Printer-friendly version » Make use of the delicious apples coming into season with this sweet and savory treat. Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit Serves 8 Ingredients for Dough: (Makes enough dough for 2 tarts – freeze one for later) 12 oz. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 6 oz. unsalted butter, cold and cut into bits 5-8 Tbsp chilled water 2 tsp. white vinegar For Filling: 1 egg, lightly whipped 6 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (about ¾ cup packed) 2 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp fresh lime juice ¼ tsp coarse kosher salt 3 medium Gala or Honeycrisp apples, peeled, quartered, cored, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted ¾ cup honey, divided ¼ tsp ground allspice ¾ tsp cinnamon Method Place flour and salt in a bowl. Add butter and work quickly to blend until the mixture resembles small peas. Add vinegar and 5 Tbsp water all at once, working together with your fingers. Add more water, ½ Tbsp at a time, until it begins to clump together. You can also do this in a food processor. Form into 2 disks, wrap in plastic and refrigerate 30 minutes to 2 hours. One of them can be frozen for later use. Roll out one disk of dough, place in a tart pan and chill again. Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix cheese, lemon and lime juice, and salt in bowl; spread mixture inside chilled pastry. Overlap apple slices atop cheese. Mix butter and ¼ cup honey in small bowl; brush over apples. Sprinkle with allspice and cinnamon. Bake until apples are tender and pastry is golden, about 35 minutes. Let the tart cool a bit and drizzle 1 tablespoon honey over. Serve warm or at room temperature. We post new recipes on our website every week. For more recipes, visit the recipe section of our website! back to top

In October 5 – 11, 2009 eNewsletter: » Celebrate the Harvest » Just Pickle It! » Take A Bite Out Of CSR » Feast On the Flavors of Fall » Recipe: Harvest Apple & Goat Cheese Tart Local Foods Trivia Did you know apples are 'self-incompatible'? There needs to be two trees growing near each other to have successful pollination.                     Localicious Tip If you find a vegetable that's new to you at the farmers' market and want to give it a try, don't be afraid to ask the farmer how to prepare it. For the best tips specifically ask how they like to eat it.                     Boulder Farmers' Market Stop by CSR's booth at the Boulder County Farmers' Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Watch demonstrations, pick up free recipes, and gather advice for cooking with seasonal ingredients fresh from the market. www.boulderfarmers.org                     Book Your Holiday Party at CSR! Give us a call to discuss the perfect party for your group or company this Holiday season. For more information, go here.                 Home Cook Blog Visit our blog Amuse-Bouche: Little Bites That Delight!

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