<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sweet Valley Farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bringing heirloom flavors to your table]]></description><link>https://sweetvalleyfarm.wixsite.com/sweetvalleyfarm/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:59:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sweetvalleyfarm.wixsite.com/sweetvalleyfarm/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Market Fresh Heirloom Eggplant Parmesan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hearty eggplant parmesan made with farm fresh ingredients makes the perfect summer dish There’s just something special about cooking with freshly harvested heirloom eggplant. At Sweet Valley Farm, my eggplants are grown for rich flavor, tender texture, and beautiful color, making them the perfect centerpiece for a comforting homemade Eggplant Parmesan. This recipe layers crispy breaded eggplant with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese for a classic dish that feels hearty,...]]></description><link>https://sweetvalleyfarm.wixsite.com/sweetvalleyfarm/post/market-fresh-heirloom-eggplant-parmesan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f3fef572dde517df29d8fa</guid><category><![CDATA[Field to Fork Recipes]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:30:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0e439_44665dd293f4467d8bbdb42b5ab54496~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sweetvalleyheirloo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market Fresh Cilantro Lime Rice]]></title><description><![CDATA[This simple cilantro lime rice is the perfect fresh side dish for everything from taco night to homemade burrito bowls and grilled favorites.]]></description><link>https://sweetvalleyfarm.wixsite.com/sweetvalleyfarm/post/market-fresh-cilantro-lime-rice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f3eaca72dde517df29acf5</guid><category><![CDATA[Field to Fork Recipes]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:06:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0e439_39bfd69ab5854b0f80884028dae4f526~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_877,h_701,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sweetvalleyheirloo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising Food Costs and the Return to Local: Why It Matters More Than Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tomato prices are higher than ever, and are forecasted to keep climbing this season If you have been to the grocery store lately, you have felt it. The steady climb in food prices is no longer subtle, it is front and center. Fresh vegetables, in particular, have seen noticeable increases, with staples like tomatoes, peppers, and leafy greens becoming more expensive and, at times, less consistent in quality. This is not a short-term fluctuation. It is part of a broader shift happening across...]]></description><link>https://sweetvalleyfarm.wixsite.com/sweetvalleyfarm/post/rising-food-costs-and-the-return-to-local-why-it-matters-more-than-ever</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e97040b17cf497ceb25718</guid><category><![CDATA[Farm Sweet Farm Life]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:15:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_a6437a1d26cc4fd3825932d78fb66109~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sweetvalleyheirloo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heirlooms, Hybrids, and GMOs: What’s the Difference and Why I Grow What I Grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heirloom cherry tomatoes are irresistible straight out of the garden or purchased from my market booth. Varieties (usually) include: Chocolate Cherry, Sunrise Bumblebee, Pink Bubleblee, and Black Cherry If you’ve spent any time at my booth, you’ve probably heard me talk about heirloom varieties. It’s something I’m passionate about, not because I think they’re the only way to grow food, but because after a lifetime of gardening and 15 years growing specifically for farmers markets, they’re...]]></description><link>https://sweetvalleyfarm.wixsite.com/sweetvalleyfarm/post/heirlooms-hybrids-and-gmos-what-s-the-difference-and-why-i-grow-what-i-grow</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e8060aa96d49e56ec9a1fd</guid><category><![CDATA[In the Field Growing Tips]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:31:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0e439_b474fdc46f9341958788ed3046e9a4c2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sweetvalleyheirloo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grandma Shirl’s Rhubarb Bread]]></title><description><![CDATA[This recipe is a wonderful way to use farmers market rhubarb when it’s in season, turning simple pantry ingredients into a moist, tender loaf with a hint of vanilla and a satisfying crunch from nuts.]]></description><link>https://sweetvalleyfarm.wixsite.com/sweetvalleyfarm/post/grandma-shirl-s-rhubarb-bread</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e7f442e30ec41b7d094eea</guid><category><![CDATA[Field to Fork Recipes]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:15:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0e439_f075f6275c67424f891d468c9d2f944f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sweetvalleyheirloo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market Fresh Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing]]></title><description><![CDATA[This fresh and colorful salad is packed with seasonal produce you can find right at Pueblo Farmers Market.]]></description><link>https://sweetvalleyfarm.wixsite.com/sweetvalleyfarm/post/market-fresh-salad-with-lemon-basil-dressing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f299a77cb0726b2dae7b7f</guid><category><![CDATA[Field to Fork Recipes]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0e439_ff77a2d680b147fea4032e54a12dccc7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sweetvalleyheirloo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eat With the Season, Savor the Moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why what's missing from the farmers market table tells the most important story of all If you've ever walked through the Pueblo Farmers Market in the summer and wondered why you're not seeing overflowing bins of bright salad greens, tender spinach, or rainbow-hued carrots, you're asking exactly the right question. And the answer says everything about where we farm, how our land lives and breathes, and why the things that do show up at our family tables deserve to be treated like the rare,...]]></description><link>https://sweetvalleyfarm.wixsite.com/sweetvalleyfarm/post/eat-with-the-season-savor-the-moment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dd57a4e72e8bb038a86610</guid><category><![CDATA[Farm Sweet Farm Life]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:00:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0e439_96444fa1b8074766832783a542c1b7a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sweetvalleyheirloo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rustic Green Chile &#38; Cheddar Cornbread]]></title><description><![CDATA[This green chile cheddar cornbread is one of my favorite ways to bring a little comfort, and a little kick, to the table. ]]></description><link>https://sweetvalleyfarm.wixsite.com/sweetvalleyfarm/post/rustic-green-chile-cheddar-cornbread</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dae83e515c02011a0fcf31</guid><category><![CDATA[Field to Fork Recipes]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:41:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0e439_980898a19d274ac99502e2012dcab5a1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sweetvalleyheirloo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creamy Cheesy Pinto Beans]]></title><description><![CDATA[This recipe is one of our favorite ways to turn a humble staple into something warm, creamy, and crowd-pleasing, and they are especially delicious paired with homemade flour tortillas. ]]></description><link>https://sweetvalleyfarm.wixsite.com/sweetvalleyfarm/post/creamy-cheesy-pinto-beans</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dabffcf955c1c96626ffe8</guid><category><![CDATA[Field to Fork Recipes]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:49:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0e439_f18b7015a17c43ed821219a681134c22~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sweetvalleyheirloo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Water &#38; the Weather: Another Challenging Spring at the Farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring is usually a season of hope on the farm, but this year has started with a lot of uncertainty. Here in southeastern Colorado, it has already been unseasonably hot, with very little moisture. The soil is dry, the wind has been relentless, and it feels more like early summer than spring. What’s weighing on me most right now is water. My irrigation depends on mountain snowpack, and this year (at the time I write this) it is sitting at just 16% of normal. That likely means less water...]]></description><link>https://sweetvalleyfarm.wixsite.com/sweetvalleyfarm/post/the-weather-the-water-another-challenging-spring-at-the-farm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cdaf57535e7bcd26963acd</guid><category><![CDATA[Farm Sweet Farm Life]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:56:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0e439_edef0916655f4ccd9b3c482bc91e1fcc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sweetvalleyheirloo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easy Parmesan Roasted Asparagus]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've ever had asparagus that didn't impress you, chances are it was overcooked or simply steamed into submission. This recipe changes that. Roasting brings out a rich, slightly nutty flavor, and the parmesan adds a crispy, savory finish that even picky eaters tend to love.]]></description><link>https://sweetvalleyfarm.wixsite.com/sweetvalleyfarm/post/easy-parmesan-roasted-asparagus</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cdb5dd40e74dbec4fc83c4</guid><category><![CDATA[Field to Fork Recipes]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:39:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0e439_cf9a2ff13b454229ac10938624a74e9e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sweetvalleyheirloo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sugar Snap Peas with Garlic, Hot Honey, &#38; Hazelnuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A quick, flavorful side that’s perfect for spring and summer. Sweet, crisp sugar snap peas get a garlicky, slightly spicy glaze and a satisfying crunch from toasted hazelnuts.]]></description><link>https://sweetvalleyfarm.wixsite.com/sweetvalleyfarm/post/sugar-snap-peas-with-garlic-hot-honey-hazelnuts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cdc15f2a4608ae001b3539</guid><category><![CDATA[Field to Fork Recipes]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:24:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0e439_965d6473689f4531bd6a531ea2dbb545~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sweetvalleyheirloo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building a Community Around Organic Produce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn more about our mission to build community around organic, sustainably-grown produce.]]></description><link>https://sweetvalleyfarm.wixsite.com/sweetvalleyfarm/post/building-a-community-around-organic-produce</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6601c69aa4708c45ed33c906</guid><category><![CDATA[Farm Sweet Farm Life]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:46:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_d91f2ace08e2488081992eddafabe26e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sweetvalleyheirloo</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>