Den Haan Greenhouses

You may have seen this dish being a thing on TikTok recently--well, here's just one of many variations for you to try tonight. Naturally, we use local feta from Holmestead cheese, as well as our tomatoes, local garlic, fresh and dried basil, and excellent olive oil. 1 (8 ounce) block feta cheese -1 /2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2-4 cloves of garlic, peeled... 2 pints cherry tomatoes 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1-1/2 tablespoons capers, drained (optional) cooked pasta, drained (hold back a little of the water for sauce) In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, combine the tomatoes, garlic and 1/4 cup of the olive oil. Sprinkle with some salt and toss to coat. Place the feta cheese in the center of the tomatoes and garlic, top with the remaining olive oil, and sprinkle the entire dish with red pepper flakes and a little black pepper. Bake for about 40 minutes, until the garlic has softened and the tomatoes have burst their skins. Mash the feta and tomatoes with a fork and mix until evenly combined. Mix the sauce with pasta, adding the reserved pasta water as needed if it looks a little dry. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. To serve, divide among bowls and top with plenty of basil leaves. Enjoy!

Look what we found in the greenhouse just in time for Valentines Day! Enjoy the long weekend, everyone, and Happy Valentines Day!

There have been lots of photos and posts about our lights, but this is definitely a favourite! This beautiful shot was taken a few weeks ago by @steveskafte. His photography and writing is amazing, check him out!

One of the many reasons we love tomatoes--there's always a quick and easy meal available if you have some in your fridge. Like this easy and vegetarian dish! 8 ounces uncooked pasta 3 medium tomatoes, chopped OR 1 pint of cherry and grape tomatoes 6 green onions, sliced... 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil 2 garlic cloves, minced cup olives, sliced (optional) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons butter Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, place all remaining ingredients except butter in a large bowl. Drain linguine; toss with butter. Add to tomato mixture and toss to combine.

Luke den Haan, CEO of den Haan Greenhouses in Lawrencetown, is shown with the high-tech LED lighting installed to reduce energy costs and increase production. https://www.saltwire.com//lawrencetown-greenhouse-operati/

Gorgeous weather this week--the plants are loving it inside their warm houses. Meanwhile, take off the chill with some fresh soup! https://saltscapes.com//fresh-tomato-and-red-pepper-soup.h

New Year's Eve might not look the same as in other years, but we can celebrate in our bubbles...try this delicious cucumber salsa recipe as a light and tasty option for your celebrations. 2 cups finely chopped English cucumber, peeled and seeded (important!) 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded tomato 1/4 cup chopped red onion... 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream or Greek yoghourt 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt Baked tortilla chip scoops In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In another bowl, combine the sour cream, lemon juice, lime juice, cumin and seasoned salt. Pour over cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately with chips.

We couldn't resist this photo of a Caprese salad in the shape of a candy cane--tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil make an easy and beautiful appetizer. From all of us here at den Haan, thank you for supporting local, and the merriest of Christmas holidays to you and yours!