Michael Mazourek ’s interest in seeds was trigger during his time as a biochemist PhD student at Cornell .
“ My consultant , Molly Jahn , had started programs like the Public Seed Initiative and the Organic Seed Partnership to help create and deliver vegetable varieties to granger that addressed unmet needs , ” explains Mazourek .
“ When she leave Cornell to seek to facilitate in broader ways , her absence was matte up in the seed community . And my farm roots contribute me to ill-treat up to continue the commission . ”
Alongside chef Dan Barber and seedsman Matthew Goldfarb , Mazourek foundedRow 7 Seeds . The venture specializes in bringing the most spirit - packed seeds to chef and markets around the U.S.
We spoke to Mazourek about the solicitation of Koginut crush and the rise of miniskirt - Butternuts . We also got the scoop on the joy of Badger Flame beets .
Get Familiar With Miniature Butternuts
When stock breeder @mazlabseeds makes excerpt , he can often correlate color with nutrient concentration . The 898 ’s deep orange pulp , for exemplar , indicates its high carotenoid content ( and its astonishing flavor , too ) . Look no further for your Recommended Dietary Allowance of delectability . ? ? ? : @jaksfarm # 898squash
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Over the last few years , Mazourek says that he ’s noticed miniature Butternut squashes becoming more and more pop .
“ In part because they are a convenient size of it for shopping and meals , ” he says . “ But also they got a name as a Honeynut - eccentric squash vine . Like apples that are sold by form name , this name connection helped create a mode for hoi polloi to recognize these squash as dissimilar from other Butternuts . ”
learn more : Grow and computer storage fall squelch to enjoy all winter long .
Introducing Badger Flame Beets
citizen of Austin , TX : prepare for a beet encroachment . This February , the Badger Flame will be popping up on menus all over the city . The # flamebeetinvasion kick off with two Badger Flame - centric ejaculate - to - mesa dinner with @fosteratx this Thursday and Friday ( January 30 - 31 ) , featuring Cara Stadler , Lio Restaurant , Bao Bao Dumpling House , Tao Yuan , Canopy Farm ( @carastadler ) Gabe Erales , Comedor ( @g_erales ) Matt McCallister , Homewood ( @chefmattmccallister ) Todd Duplechan , Lenoir ( @duplechananigans ) Chris Shepherd , UB preserve , One Fifth , Georgia Steak ( @cshepherd13 ) Philip Speer , Comedor ( @philipspeer ) Francisco Musi , Tamoa ( @tamoamx ) Charlotte Langley , Scout Canning ( @Chefcharlottelangley ) Rich Shih , Our Cook Quest ( @ourcookquest ) . ? to @urbanamericanfarmer , @philipspeer and @urbanrootsatx for spearhead the collaboration — and to all of the pardner spotlighting Irwin Goldman ’s superlatively delicious beet . For tickets , see the liaison in bio . For more data about the # flamebeetinvasion , see www.urbanamericanfarmer.com .
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If you glance at Row 7’sInstagramaccount , you ’ll remark eye - catching Badger Flame beet play a star role .
“ I ’m a very itchy listener and was pull some radical from the demo plots during Irwin Goldman ’s field daylight presentation , ” come back Mazourek of how he come across the varietal wine . “ I took out my pocket knife and scraped the shit and peel away to discover a vibrant orange with swirls of colour .
“ I take a bite and was so screw up away I interrupted short Irwin — who was in the midsection of his presentation — and exclaimed , ‘ Irwin , have you tasted these beets ? They ’re like a cultivated carrot but even better . ’ Irwin was very gracious and noted that indeed he had tasted his beets and would spill about them next . ”
Mazourek summate that “ twelvemonth later Row 7 Seeds was founded . And Irwin ’s Badger Flame beet was one of the few varieties in our launching . ”
Read more : Check out these 5 understanding every market place farmer require to develop beets .
Squash as Art
Our favorite Cucurbita pepo pie recipe starts with the seed . The secret factor ? Breeders , agriculturalist and chef dedicated to co - selecting for smack in the field and kitchen . # koginutsquash
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Asked about the appeal of Koginut squash vine , Mazourek call them “ edible art . ” He adds that Koginut squash also pack more flavor than a standard pumpkin . They also require few spiciness to pep them up when cookery downslope and wintertime dishes .
The Secret to Roasting Squash
Wishing you all a weekend of balance and good health . Some comfort cooking divine guidance , good manners of a magnificent duo : Breeder @mazlabseeds breed the Koginut squash for maximum toothsomeness and velvety texture all the way through March , and chef @suzannegoin brought it to life two ways — with brown butter , no less . What proficient means to make use of the last of your storage Koginuts ? ⠀ ⠀ Recipe for Roasted Robin ’s Koginut Squash and Persimmon - Pomegranate Salsa is on our web site — link in bio . ⠀ ⠀ # koginutsquash
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When it do to cooking with squash for the wintertime month , Mazourek says he care to “ keep it simple and pledge it slice lengthwise with butter . ”
He bestow that it ’s important to roast your squash longer and at hot temperature than you might be used to .
“ I roast covered for 45 minute to an minute look on the sizing of my slices , until the squash is blistering and steaming . Then expose , rub the cut with a frozen stick of butter like chapstick . Roast reveal for about another 30 minutes until super voiced but not too caramelise .
“ They explicate deep , roasty flavors . ”
Using Squash as a Serving Vessel
Takeout hack : a squash racquets that is also its own serving vessel . Grateful for all the chef creating takeout these years that ’s as beautiful as it is delicious. # koginutsquash ?? ? : @karma.farm ? ? ? : @robrubba , @oysteroysterdc ? : @rlopez809
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The theme of using a whole squash as a serving watercraft has been trending on social media this fall season . If you ’re look to prove out the technique at home , Mazourek apprize to “ use the round seed close of your butternut tree squashes ! ” He says this part of the squash is thinner and cooks otherwise .
“ Brown and drain some maple or herbaceous plant sausage , ” he recommends . “ Mix with other fillings like apples for sweet maple or Elmer Leopold Rice for savory herbaceous plant . Then ridicule until the filling and mini squash bowls are done . ”
