"Home Maid" Butternut Squash Raviolis

I was at the Bishop Ranch Farmer's Market last week with my mom and we were both looking at a pasta stand that was handing out samples of various pastas and sauces/dips.  After about 10 tastes of their items, we were hooked and knew we had to buy something. So, we decided to get two packages of raviolis, one being "Home Maid's" Butternut Squash Raviolis.  The company is based in South San Francisco (according to the packaging) and had other varieties like a spinach ravioli with a ricotta cheese filling and a 'deluxe' meat variety. They come 24 to a box.

They have a fantastic flavor to them! Even my father who normally doesn't eat 'healthy' options like squash/vegetarian meals agreed that he liked them better than deluxe meat raviolis.

All you need to do is thaw them after taking them out of the freezer and boil for about 10-15 minutes, or until the raviolis float to the top of the pot. Simple and easy dinner, voila! They can be paired with pretty much any sauce, red, white, or maybe even a pesto.  If you didn't know they were made from butternut squash you might actually mistake them for cheese raviolis. The flavor isn't super strong and would go great with any meal. 

Stephanie, WWT

College Farmer's Markets

Well, today it looks like I might be getting sick. What a joy right before finals.

Doesn't everyone just love farmer's markets?

What about one that comes to you!?

Yesterday here at my college campus, they had a special thing where they hosted a mini farmer's market. They had a bread stand from Le Bus Bakery and some fresh fruits and veggies, but the most amazing thing was that everything was under $2.00!

The major attraction though was the sample table, a long table under a tent that had people constantly cooking and making up different foods to sample! I have to admit that I went back for seconds because they were making so many different things. Of course I filled out a comment card, because who wouldn't want a farmer's market like this every week? Sure, they just set up a few tables and it wasn't big or anything but that's the point. It is easy for the school to put on, and us students get a chance to buy fresh produce that comes to us! (not to mention the 25 cent scoops of ice cream!)

I have to say, after some of the moldy/unripe/too ripe fruits or veggies I have had at this college, fresh fruit seems like heaven, and at an affordable cost for a college student.

Do any other colleges out there do something similar? Would all you other students, like me, love to have a farmer's market on your campuses? Share your experiences or what you think of the idea. Personally, I hope it becomes a regular thing next year.

-Stephanie, WWT