Celina Magazine - March 2015

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March 2015 | Vol I, Issue 12 | $2.50 Celina’s Community Magazine Since 2014

We Are Celina

Grace Bridge Farms

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Departments COMMUNITY

16 Growth in Celina 26 Life in the Country Columns

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Letter From The Publishers

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Celina Events Calendar

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Events & Activities in and around Celina, Texas

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U.I.L Results

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20 In His Presence IN GOOD TASTE

28 A Mediterranean Menu For Outdoor Entertaining

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Who has Spring Fever?!? These last couple of months have been particularly cold, wet and long…and we are excited for warmer weather, sunshine and Spring Break!! The kids are ready to get outside, relax and get some fresh air and our yards are ready to wake up to the beauty of springtime.

March is a time of renewal and growth, and we are ready for it…now’s the time to think about the maintenance and service of your A/C units, set up your lawn care and clear out those flower beds. There’s lots of work to be done, but your home will thank you for it! If you don’t know who to call for your home and garden needs, we’ve highlighted some of the best in the area in this issue!

As the weather warms up and you get outside to focus on the care of your home, yard and gardens, make sure you leave some time for entertainment! There is so much to do this month in Celina…from the C.A.R.E Ladies Brunch to baseball and softball games to the High School Prom, this is an exciting month! There’s something to do for everyone this month…don’t forget about the Circus or the 3rd Annual Cajun Music Festival and Crawfish Boil!! Both are fun for the entire family, so don’t miss out. Happy Spring y’all!

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Coming in April: Next month, we celebrate our local Parks and area Recreation programs. We are blessed to have amazing crews who keep our parks and facilities clean and looking great. And, we have lots of opportunities for our children and families to enjoy the outdoors.

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UIL Middle School Academic Contest Results The following results are from the UIL Academic meet for Grades 6-8, held on the NCTC Gainesville campus earlier this year. Due to the cancellation of school at the end of February, the Middle School One Act Play competition was postponed until a later date.

Both our Elementary and Middle School students placed second overall, which is an amazing accomplishment for not having competed in many years. Celina ISD Administration, Faculty and Staff are extremely proud of your outstanding performances!

If you see these students, please congratulate them on a job well done!

6th Grade – Competed in 16 events Art Smart Team did not place.

Team members: Kian Abdi, Ruby Melton, Cadence Miller, Mariana Venzor Calculator Applications Team – 2nd place Shelby Smith – 3rd place Team members: Lydia Daugherty, Jordyn Redden, Sydney Strandifer Chess Puzzles Team – 2nd place Cadence Miller – 3rd place Team members: Thomas Duffy, Ben Teakell, Brendan Weaver Dictionary Skills Team – 1st place Brittney Raymond – 5th place

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Team members: Sydney Armstrong, Brianna Lyles, Emma Short

Angela Stalcup – 5th place Team members: Lexi Besst, Alexus Hastings, Nathanial Hoecherl

Editorial Writing Raff Patriazo – 1st place Judith Matehuala – 2nd place Participants: Brooklyn Roberts, Brock Schramme

Number Sense Team – 3rd place Team members: Deanna Wallace, Justin Burnham, Jordyn Redden, James Brooks

Impromptu Speaking Kyle Bennett – 1st place Zach Flores – 5th place Participants: Katie Coulter, Chet Hefton

Oral Reading Callie Wages – 5th place Participants: Lily Green, Azalia Martinez, Avery Russell

Listening Skills Participants: Michelle Barrientez, Paige Erhart, Hannah Hester, Melody Rutherford Maps, Graphs, & Charts Team – 2nd place Justin Burnham – 2nd place Will Crook – 6th place Team members: Christain Cunningham, Hannah Laufreniere Mathematics Team – 2nd place Hannah Hester – 4th place tie Caden Knowles – 4th place tie Team members: Jacob Agugliaro, Deanna Wallace Modern Oratory Will Crook – 3rd place Kian Abdi – 5th place Participants: Keaton Brendan Weaver Music Memory Team – 3rd place

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Ready Writing Participants: Michelle Barrientez, Dillon Schleeter, Angela Stalcup, Michael Wolfe Social Studies Team members: Jackson Redmond, Joel Reeves, Travis Roberts, Michael Wolfe Spelling Team – 2nd place Shelby Smith – 5th place tie Team members: Paige Erhart, Harmony Rutherford, Anessa Vaughn 7th Grade – Competed in 16 events Art Smart Team did not place.

Sierra Smith – 3rd place Team members: Jessie Freeman, Anna Geller, McKenzie Neely Calculator Applications Team did not place.

Team members: Ty Baker, Kara

McDonald Chess Puzzles Team did not place.

Team members: Trent Espinosa, Spencer Flanagan, Isaac Stuart Dictionary Skills Team – 2nd place Kayleigh Duke – 4th place tie Georgia Benway – 6th place tie Team members: Avery Montgomery, Nathan Page Editorial Writing Ellie Lykins – 3rd place James Carroll – 5th place Impromptu Speaking Crystal Garduno – 1st place Anna Geller – 4th place Participants: Abagail Royal, Cassidy Shaw Listening Skills Team – 1st place Sierra Smith – 2nd place Team members: Taylor Andrejack, Morgan Bey, Hannah Thompson Maps, Graphs & Charts Team – 1st place Carter Moore – 4th place Hannah Thompson – 5th place Team members: Grace Gibbs, Karson Stastny Mathematics Team – 2nd place Matt Reed – 4th place Kara McDonald – 6th place Team members: Colby Neidhart, Sarah Rosinbaum March 2015

Modern Oratory Isaac Stuart – 1st place Mason Fancher – 3rd place Participant: Mia McMahan

Impromptu Speaking Glenna Stalcup – 2nd place Participants: Madison Davenport, Mia Rooker, Skylar Sullivent

Number Sense Team did not place.

Team members: Gage Gibbs, Kara McDonald, Colby Neidhart

Listening Skills Flor Vargas – 2nd place Team members: Brielle Hall

Oral Reading Gage Gibbs – 1st place Morgan Bey – 4th place Hannah Thompson – 5th place Participant: Grace Gibbs Ready Writing Participants: Paige Garrison, Kara McDonald, Carter Moore, Mathew Reed Science l Isaac Stuart – 3rd place Team members: Zane Barnett, Carston Cromwell, Madison Dean Social Studies Team – 2nd place Lexi Ford – 3rd place tie Reis McCall – 6th place Team members: Deepali Avani Spelling Team – 2nd place Alexys Ginegaw – 1st place Team members: Taylor Andrejack, Lexi Ford, Grace Gibbs 8th Grade – Competed in 15 events Art Smart Jacqueline Keller – 2nd place tie Team members: Madison Davenport, Kristen Keller Calculator Applications Team – 2nd place Molly Hubbert – 4th place Allison Cave – 5th place Travis Radke – 6th place Team members: Nate Mathews Chess Puzzles Team members: Jason Bennett, Stockton Blanco, Garrett Cloud, Myrick Malaise Dictionary Skills Team members: Shane Butler, Chace Friedman, Alicia Guapo, Caden Worthey Editorial Writing Megan Ulrich – 2nd place Participants: Sierra Perez, Jisel Solis, Becca Stephan Home & Garden

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District Standings (Does not include One Act Play) 1st place (800 points) – Argyle 2nd place (617 points) – Celina 3rd place (542 points) – Sanger 4th place (462 points) – Gainesville 5th place (459 points) – Aubrey 6th place (339 points) - Krum

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2nd Grade Music Program/CES Exit Level ELA Exam/CHS/8:00am Varsity Girls/JVBoys Golf Denton Ryan Tournament/Oakmont Country Club/9:00am

Exit Level Math Exam/CHS/8:00am Pevehouse Benefit Hosted by Choir/ CHS Cafeteria/6:00pm Adult ESL Class/CISD Administration Building/6:00-9:00pm CJH Track meet/Sanger High School/3:30pm

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Spring Break/No School

Spring Break/No School City Council Meeting

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Begin 4th 9-week period CHS Varsity Boys Golf/Marcus Tournament/Gentle Creeks Golf Course/ Prosper

CJH Track meet/Celina/Home CHS JV/Varsity Baseball vs Community/Away/JV4:30pm/V 7:00pm City Council Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting

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CHS Varsity Boys Golf/Whitesboro Tournament/Stone Creek Golf Club/9:00am

CES Spring Picture Day CJH Track meet/Melissa/Away/4:15pm CHS JV/Varsity Baseball vs Gainesville/ Home/JV 5:00pm/V 7:30pm CHS Varsity/JV Softball vs Gainesville/ Home/V 5:30pm/JV 7:00pm Planning & Zoning Board

CMS Citizenship Crew meeting/7:25am CHS Bobcat Band/Sounds of Spring Concert & Sightreading Contest/Princeton Historic Preservation Committee

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CES Kindergarten Music Program STAAR – 4th Grade Writing (Day 1) CHS English I EOC (End of Course Exam) CHS Varsity Baseball vs Krum/ Home/7:30pm

STAAR – 5th Grade Reading STAAR – 4th Grade Writing (Day 2) CHS Varsity/JV Softball vs Krum/ Home/V 5:30pm/JV 7:00pm

Exit Level Science Exam/CHS/8:00am CIS Spring Picture Day (Individual pictures only)

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CMS Class Picture Day End of 3rd 9-week period CJH Cheer Tryouts/4:00pm CHS JV Baseball/Princeton Tournament/Away CHS Varsity Baseball/Little Elm Tournament/Away CHS Varsity Softball/Belton Tournament/Away

CHS JV Baseball/Princeton Tournament/Away CHS Varsity Baseball/Little Elm Tournament/Away CHS Varsity Softball/Belton Tournament/Away CHS Boys Powerlifting Regional meet/Chico High School

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Spring Break/No School CHS JV Baseball/Sanger Tournament/Away CHS Varsity Baseball/Princeton Tournament/Away CHS Varsity Softball/Celina Tournament/Home

Spring Break/No School CHS JV Baseball/Sanger Tournament/Away CHS Varsity Baseball/Princeton Tournament/Away CHS Varsity Softball/Celina Tournament/Home CHS Track meet/Gainesville

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Parent Involvement Night/CES Senior Cap and Gown Pictures CHS Track meet/Van Alstyne/Away CHS JV Softball/Celina Tournament/Home

CIS FCA meeting/7:30am CMS FCA meeting/7:25am CHS Cheer Tryouts/CHS Gymnasium/3:30pm CJH Belles Tryouts/CJH Gymnasium/3:30pm CHS JV Softball/Celina Tournament/Home CHS JV/Varsity Baseball vs Bonham/Away/JV 4:30pm/V 7:30pm

C.A.R.E. Ladies Brunch and Auction/CHS Cafeteria/8:30am CHS JV Softball/Celina Tournament/Home CHS Track meet/Jesuit Relays/Away CHS JV Grey Baseball vs Chant/Home/2:00pm

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CHS Track meet/Melissa/Away/4:00pm

CHS Drill Team Tryouts/CHS Gymnasium/4:15pm CHS Track/Varsity Boys/Texas Relays/Austin CHS JV/Varsity Baseball vs Argyle/Away/JV 5:00pm/V 7:30pm CHS Varsity/JV Softball vs Argyle/Away/V 5:30pm/ JV 7:00pm

CHS Prom/The Venue @ Waterstone CHS Track/Varsity Boys/Texas Relays/Austin CHS JV Grey Baseball vs Chant/Home 2:00pm CHS Varsity Softball vs Van/Home/11:00am 3rd Annual Celina Cajun & Crawfish Festival @ 11:00am

Exit Level Social Studies Exam/CHS/8:00am CHS JV Baseball/Princeton Tournament/Away CHS Varsity Baseball/Little Elm Tournament/Away CHS Varsity Softball/Belton Tournament/Away CHS Track Bobcat Relays/3:30pm CHS JV Boys Golf/Richardson Tournament/The Tribute Golf Course/The Colony

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COMMUNITY

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aintaining a healthy lifestyle is a daily struggle for the majority of Americans.

That struggle is worsened for families in need due to limited income and access to healthy food options. According to the 2010 United States Census, 21 million Americans are regularly in need of additional food and resources.

Grace Bridge Food Bank is striving to meet the needs of these families in North Texas through not only its food distributions, but also its community garden initiative- Grace Bridge Farms. Located in the heart of downtown Celina, Texas, the gardens were constructed using the Aquaponics and Earth™ raised-bed gardening technique. This

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type of gardening technique utilizes a dirtless substrate mix of nutrient-rich organic ingredients, instead of traditional dirt, in aboveground gardens. In addition, the gardens

are attached to a hydroponic system- a selfsustaining fish tank in which the waste from the fish serves as a natural fertilizer to the plants and the plants serve as a natural purifier for the

water. Since starting this sustainable gardening system, Grace Bridge Farms gardens have proven to be more fruitful than traditional gardens with longer harvesting seasons. All of the produce harvested at Grace Bridge Farms is distributed to local families in need through Grace Bridge’s first and third Saturday food distributions in Celina.

By training local community members and food bank participants to build and maintain this gardening technique in their own backyards, Grace Bridge is equipping families to not only put food on their own tables, but also to generate extra food to share with others in need. For more information about Grace Bridge Farms, please contact Grace Bridge at info@gracebridge.us March 2015

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Growth in Celina

BY CARMEN ROBERTS

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iving in Celina, and being in the real estate industry as a realtor for over 30 years, I am asked almost daily “How is the Celina housing market doing, and What does the future residential and commercial growth look like in Celina?” I have successfully represented and sold prestigious residential and commercial real estate in Celina and the Dallas metroplex. The most important thing when selling properties is

Existing improved properties are both leasing and selling with a focus of Celina’s growth being the main factor.

showing the uniqueness of the investment and Celina has the opportunities that investors and homeowners are looking for. It is a very unique and fascinating time to invest in Celina.

residential development activity in Celina. It is also my privilege to serve on the Celina City Council, and hardly a month passes without Staff and the City Manager bringing a development agreement or aspects of an agreement for Council approval or denial.

After comparing real estate data with Georgina Hennen at Keller Williams, here are some amazing numbers on the activity in Celina. In 2013 there were 170 pre-owned home sales in the Celina area, and this number jumped to 275 preowned sales in the last year. Demand is high right now and availability is low with only 77 total listings presently available. The good part for homeowners is sales prices are up 17%, which is great for homeowner equity, and overall values in our community. The statistic that really jumped out to me is Keller Williams office in Celina has grown from 68 Associates in January 2014 to 104 employees in January 2015. If you are in our business that number tells a lot about the real estate activity in Celina.

Commercial development in Celina is in full swing with the completion of Preston Road improvements. This has developers and investors busy looking at acquiring parcels with anticipation of increased demand for retail and office space.

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With these numbers it gives us a real view of the growth both in residential and commercial that is happening today in Celina’s real estate market.

It is a unique experience to see first-hand the new

Rick Strauss, founder & developer of Light Farms 1070 acres master planned community, in the last 16 months has completed 250 homes, with another 629 buildable lots available this spring.

Light Farms is designed around their passion to bring people together to promote a healthy, lively attitude that will resonate throughout the community.

Carter Ranch and Heritage are in the process of completing their last phases of lots and new homes and construction has begun on Park View across from the Old Celina Park, which will have 200 lots available this year.

The Creeks of Legacy has begun development work on their approximate 1100 lots just west of the Dallas North Tollway, and north of Frontier Parkway. Each of these developments offers different home products that help our City to

grow and expand our retail opportunities.

During the last two months the Council has been asked to approve developments in the southeast quadrant of the City. These are excellent residential developments that required infrastructure expansion. Our City Staff did a great job working agreements that required the developer’s pay for these necessary water and

sewer utilities. All the hard work that our city staff is doing with Council approval will be paying off for future residential growth north of FM 1461 and west of Custer Road. The increased home value prices in these developments will be a boost to our economic development and tax base for Celina.

All of this activity has occurred during the last year. It is exciting to see the quality growth that is taking shape in our community. I was in the custom home building industry for over 30 years, and quality and value were important to our success. With certainty, I can say that Celina is getting quality developments that we can be proud of for the future of Celina.

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IN HIS PRESENCE We here at Lighthouse count it an honor and privilege to be a part of such a great and growing community. We are blessed to have many great churches to choose from in our area. God loves variety, and we know that by seeing it in His creative abilities on display in sunsets, flowers, majestic mountains, and in people as they gather to worship Him. Every church that calls itself Christian will find many things in common. Although forms and styles may differ, there will be common elements of Bible teaching, prayer, worship in song, opportunities to give and serve, and many other commonalities. In the same way, there is lots of room for churches to have unique distinctives.

At Lighthouse, we focus on seeing the big picture of the gospel as the context for all of life. While the essence of every other religion is advice about what we should do to be accepted by God; we believe the gospel is essentially news. The gospel is the good news that God has done something through the life, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ that has totally and finally set things right between man and God. We believe this is the guiding message for all of life.

There are incredible implications accompanying this news. For instance, the gospel lets us know that God isn’t interested in us working for Him as slaves and servants as much as He is inviting us to work with Him as Sons and Daughters. The big story of the gospel brings purpose and meaning to the “little” stories of our lives. We have not been left to our own devices by an aloof and uninvolved God. We have been invited to work with Him in His purposes for the earth.

There is an amazing passage in the book of John, chapter 17 and verse 18. We’re getting to listen in on a conversation between Jesus and the Father as the obedient Son prays. What a thrill to realize that He’s praying about and for us! Jesus says, “As you sent Me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.” This was and is the prayer from Jesus for everyone who trusts Him as Lord and Savior. The implication clearly being that we have an assignment to accomplish and we are sent into that mission the same way Jesus was sent into His. The preceding verses reveal three distinctions that God equipped Jesus with for His mission.

First, Jesus was equipped with a deep, abiding relationship with the Father. Secondly, He was equipped with truth and authority. And lastly, He was equipped with a different spirit than the rest of the world that allowed Him to make decisions without public opinion polls. God offers us the same equipping.

At Lighthouse, our heart’s desire and intention, the grace of God helping us, is to assist you in the process of discovery, development and deployment into God’s purpose for your life.

Be Blessed, Pastor Kenny Thacker Lighthouse Christian Fellowship 4331 E Prosper Trail Prosper, TX 75078 www.lighthousentx.com 972-562-2500 Easter Service Times: 9am and 10:30am

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Area Church Directory

Living Springs Pastor David Hancock 700 N. Coleman Street (Reynolds MS) Prosper, TX 75078

Celina Bible Church Pastor Ragan Ewing 8730 County Road 57 Celina, TX 75009

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Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Pastor Kenny Thacker 4331 E. Prosper Trail Prosper, TX 75078

Rock Hill Church of Christ Preacher Jim Pyburn 9421 Rock Hill Road Frisco, Texas 75035

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We’re growing! Every year hundreds of families are discovering the wholesome, country lifestyle; the excellent school system, and the warm, friendly community of Celina. Many retail and commercial businesses are considering Celina for their next location and development is moving fast. With a trade population of approximately 69,000 and an ideal location just north of Frisco, Texas, in the coveted ‘Golden Corridor’, Celina is Open for Business!

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LIFE IN THE COUNTRY

BY CAROLYN HARVEY - CELINA GARDEN CLUB

Join us for this year’s tour, an exclusive one-day event.

Saturday June 13, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Rain or shine!

Eden Hill Winery

For membership information call: 214-282-0734

Tickets are $20.00 each, which includes a boxed lunch & bottled water.

C

elina, the Jewel of Collin County, with its abundance of beautiful country sides, dramatic contrasting landscapes of rolling hills, and natural grasslands. It’s the perfect place for creating impressive tours of cultivated private gardens, vineyards, and organic vegetables, flowers and honeybee farms.

The Celina Garden Club is proud to present 7 very impressive and inspiring showcases on our tour this year. This extraordinary Garden Tour is sure to be the envy of any garden-visiting connoisseur.

The Garden Club is a hive of information and a strong partner for the local community; actively fundraising, teaching awareness of our natural surroundings; and volunteering the services of our multiple talented members to better our community. The club provides a scholarship for a student interested in Environmental or Horticulture related studies each year and this year the club is planning a “Texas Garden” for the Celina Elementary School along with continuing beautification projects for our community.

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To purchase TICKETS Call: Caudalie Crest Vineyard 214-578-6390 The Celina Garden Club meets on the last Monday of each month, January - October at 9:45a.m.

Meetings are rotated between member’s homes and a great meal is enjoyed at the end of each meeting.

Quarry Flower Farm

Cartermere Farms March 2015

Pecan Grove House

Caudalie Crest Farm & Vineyard

Hilltop Haven Texas Garden

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Honebee Farm

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In second medium bowl, combine turkey, garlic, lemon zest, salt, cayenne and 1 teaspoon ground toasted cumin; mix gently but thoroughly. Shape into eighteen 1 1/2-inch meatballs.

When al fresco entertaining calls for some flavorful inspiration, look to the fresh and abundant offerings of Mediterranean cuisine.

Inspired by its coastal origins, traditional Greek dishes feature a colorful collection of fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes and grilled fare.

Whether you’re serving friends with a themed event or simply enjoying a homemade meal with the family, delicious Greek cuisine is perfect for sharing with those you love.

From raw to roasted, pickled to caramelized, the onion is one of the most versatile vegetables, and is commonly found among the many fresh flavors of this fare. Plus, when you cook with the mighty onion, you’re serving up a good source of vitamin C. The growers and shippers of the Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee and the National Onion Association offer the following tips about onions: • One large onion, diced equals about 1 cup fresh and 1/4 cup cooked.

• Grill and saute onions over low to medium heat.

This will bring out a savory, sweet, mellow flavor.

High heat can cause the onion to taste bitter.

• Store onions in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place with minimal exposure to light.

• Keep peeled and cut onions in a sealed container

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in the refrigerator for seven to 10 days.

For more tips and ideas to add flavor to your outdoor celebrations, visit www.onions-usa.org and www.usaonions.com.

Turkey and Onion Meatball Kebabs with Yogurt Dipping Sauce

Servings: 6 large or 9 small kebabs

1 tablespoon cumin seed

1 cup plain yogurt

1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

1 tablespoon chopped chives

3/4 teaspoon honey

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 pound ground turkey

3 cloves garlic, chopped

2 teaspoons lemon zest

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 large yellow onion, peeled and cut in thin wedges

1 green pepper, cut into 1-inch dices

12 cherry tomatoes

Heat small pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds to toast. Stir frequently, for about 3 minutes or until seeds are fragrant and slightly browned.

Remove seeds to spice grinder or mortar and pestle; grind to moderately fine powder.

In medium bowl, combine yogurt, cilantro, chives, honey, salt and 1 teaspoon ground toasted cumin. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Preheat grill. On metal skewers (or bamboo skewers soaked in water 30 minutes), thread meatball, onion wedge, pepper square and cherry tomato. Repeat. Finish skewer with another meatball and onion wedge.

Grill until meatballs reach internal temperature of 160°F, turning as needed. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.

For mini-skewers, use 2 meatballs, 2 onion wedges, 1 cherry tomato and 1 pepper square on each skewer.

Lentil Salad with Marinated Onions, Roasted Tomatoes and Olives

Servings: 6–8

2–3 medium tomatoes cut into eight wedges

1 (9.5-ounce) jar whole, pitted Greek olives, drained

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil March 2015

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 8 thyme sprigs, leaves removed Sea salt 1 1/3 cups lentils 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 garlic cloves, pressed 1 medium cucumber, chopped 1 (12-ounce) jar artichoke hearts, sliced 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 3 tablespoons chives, chopped 2/3 cup crumbled feta 1 tablespoon lemon juice Fresh ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 400°F. On medium-sized baking sheet lined with parchment paper, arrange tomatoes skin side down. Add drained olives to pan; drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with thyme leaves and sea salt. Roast for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.

Cook lentils according to package directions, approximately 20 minutes.

While lentils are cooking, place red onion in small bowl. Pour red wine vinegar over onions and sprinkle with sea salt. Stir and let stand at room temperature while lentils are cooking.

When lentils finish cooking, drain if needed. In large bowl combine lentils, marinated red onion, garlic and remaining olive oil. Mix well and cool completely. When cool, combine rest of ingredients with lentils. Serve cold.

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Orange, Mint and Onion Salad Servings: 6

3 navel oranges

1/2 sweet yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced

1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn

1/4 cup black olives, oil cured, pitted Vinaigrette:

1/3 cup cider vinegar

2 tablespoons honey

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup canola oil

For salad, cut top and bottom off each orange so it sits flat on cutting surface.

Remove peel and pith (white part) by taking sharp knife and running it down sides of orange from top to bottom, following shape of each orange.

Slice oranges into rounds.

Arrange slices, overlapping each other slightly, on large platter. Scatter onion, mint and olives over oranges.

For vinaigrette, whisk vinegar with honey, mustard, cinnamon and salt.

Slowly add oil while whisking constantly, until well combined.

Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and serve immediately.

Note: Any leftover dressing can be stored, tightly covered, in refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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LOCAL FOOD CELEBRATION!

Light Farms is a community that celebrates the natural and agriculture history of Celina, paired with a strong commitment to providing our residents the tools necessary to live a healthy and active lifestyle. We are proud to announce our partnership with Johnson’s Backyard Garden to deliver locally grown, organic produce shares to our community.

Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 9-12pm

Swing by Light Farms on March 21 from 9-12 as we kick off our new CSA (community supported agriculture) program at our Local Food Celebration! You don’t have to be a resident to take advantage of our CSA delivery (although we’d love it if you were), and signing up is easy:

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Visit jbgorganic.com to sign up and pay online. Or, come by our Farm Stand Kick Off Celebration on March 21 and sign up in person. In addition to fresh, yummy food and drinks, there will be face painters, kite flying, a petting zoo, and more!

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