Rainbow Orchards

Recipe: Pom-poached pears

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Mission Community Market in Arata Farm, K&J Orchards, Rainbow Orchards, Recipes, Twin Girls Farm | Leave a comment

In just a few short weeks, Thanksgiving will be upon us! If you’re looking for new, exciting recipes to wow your guests, look no further! We’ll be posting a series of Turkey Day recipes leading up to the big day, featuring all the delicious goodies you can find at MCM!

Here’s a tasty desert that offers a burst of color while highlighting the fruits of the season. This recipe for pomegranate-poached pears is relatively easy to execute, looks impressive, and is a delicious and healthier alternative to many deserts.

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Tasty Summer Cheese Pairings

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Mission Community Market in Achadinha Cheese Company, Blog, Flour Chylde Bakery, Rainbow Orchards, Recipes, Spring Hill Cheese, Twin Girls Farm, Yerena Farms | 1 Comment

As a self-described cheese fiend, I’m always looking for fun new ways to incorporate cheese into just about every minute of my day. While many of us may think of cheese mainly as a savory snack, pairing a subtly salty cheese with a basket of vine-ripened berries is actually one of my favorite things about summer. Both of MCM’s cheese vendors–Achadinha Cheese Company and Spring Hill Cheese–offer cheeses that pair deliciously with what’s in season right now, like blueberries from Rainbow Orchards or raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries from Yerena Farms.

Achadinha carries several goat’s milk cheeses, but my favorite is Capricious, an aged cheese hand-rolled in the European style. The following recipe from Achadinha’s website offers a simple way to combine it with the freshest summer fruits. Read more