Festive Feast from YOUR Backyard

Festive Feast From Your Own backyard1

Festive Feast from YOUR Backyard

Grow Your Holiday Menu from Homegrown Veggies

The holidays are a-comin’, and so is the chance to feast on fresh, delicious food straight from your own backyard! We at Rockaway Sustainable Landscaping aren’t just about stunning landscapes, we’re about helping you grow the ingredients for unforgettable holiday meals. That’s right, enhance your meal prep experience with the bounty of your personal winter wonderland!

Appetizers to Impress:

  • Brussels Sprouts Bonanza: Skip the frozen bag and roast up our homegrown Brussels sprouts. There are purple, red, and classic green varieties – perfect for a colorful, caramelized treat. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and crumble on some crispy bacon for a flavor explosion. Festive Feast From Your Own backyard2

  • Butternut Bliss Soup: Butternut squashes are bursting with sweet, golden sunshine. Whip up a creamy, heartwarming soup with a touch of sage from your herb garden. Trust us, it’s the hug in a bowl you need on a chilly December night.

  • Endive Extravaganza: Elevate your holiday spread with delicate endive spears stuffed with our creamy goat cheese and topped with a jewel-toned cranberry compote. It’s light, festive, and sure to impress your most discerning guests.

Main Courses that Make Memories:

  • Rosemary Roast Chicken & Root Veggie Rhapsody: Roast up a juicy chicken alongside our rainbow array of carrots, potatoes, and parsnips, all seasoned with fragrant rosemary. It’s a classic holiday dish with a garden-fresh twist that’ll leave everyone singing carols with full bellies.

  • Stuffed Squash Spectacular: Turn our beautiful butternut squashes into edible masterpieces! Roast them golden brown, then stuff them with a savory sausage and herb medley. This dish is a showstopper, and it tastes even better than it looks.

  • Lentil & Kale Symphony: Need a cozy winter warmer? Look no further than our hearty lentil soup! We’ve got kale bursting with nutrients, plus your choice of savory sausage or a plant-based protein alternative. Top it off with a crusty bread from your local bakery for the perfect dunk-and-devour experience.

Sidekicks that Steal the Show:

  • Almond-Kissed Green Beans: Who says veggies can’t be the star of the show? Toss our crunchy green beans with toasted almonds and a drizzle of olive oil for a simple yet addictive side dish. Bonus points for using garlic from your herb garden! Honey-Glazed Carrots

  • Honey-Glazed Carrots: Take our sweet, orange carrots to a whole new level with a sticky, caramelized honey glaze. They’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, even for the pickiest eaters.

  • Roasted Garlic Mashed Marvels: Elevate your mashed potatoes with a secret weapon: roasted garlic from your own garden! The rich, garlicky flavor takes this classic side dish to gourmet heights.

Sweet Endings that Shine:

  • Pear & Cranberry Crumble: Our juicy pears are begging to be transformed into a delicious crumble. Top them with a tart cranberry and buttery oat topping for a warm, comforting dessert that’s perfect for chilly nights.

  • Pumpkin Pie Paradise: Can’t imagine the holidays without pumpkin pie? We hear you! Seasonal homegrown pumpkins are just waiting to be turned into the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert. pumpkin pie

  • Chocolate Beet Cake Surprise: Looking for a unique and decadent treat? Try our chocolate cake with a secret ingredient: roasted beets! They add a rich, moist texture and a hint of earthy sweetness that pairs perfectly with the rich chocolate.

Tips from Your Garden Gurus:

  • Shop Local: Visit our local nurseries for all your winter veggie needs! They’ve got everything from seedlings to transplants, all ready to thrive in your Jacksonville and surrounding Northeast Florida community backyards.

  • Get Creative: Don’t be afraid to experiment with new flavors and combinations. Your garden is your playground, so have fun and let your culinary creativity blossom!

  • Make it a Family Affair: Get the whole family involved in planting, harvesting, and cooking. Sharing the experience makes the food even more delicious and creates lasting holiday memories.

So, Jacksonville area friends, this and every holiday season, embrace the bountiful possibilities of your own backyard. With a little help from local garden centers, you can grow, cook, and enjoy a festive feast that’s fresh, flavorful, and oh-so-memorable. Enjoy the accompanying video where our CEO Greg Burghardt takes a tour of the Beaches Museum vegetable garden with Jon Wolf. If you’d like to purchase custom raised gardening beds contact www.LocallyLaid.net. Happy holidays from your landscape & gardening-loving friends at Rockaway Sustainable Landscaping!

From our office in Atlantic Beach and satellites throughout Northeast Florida, Rockaway Inc., your outdoor living experts, proudly serves both commercial, HOA’s, and residential landscape design, maintenance, lawn care, irrigation, and outdoor living carpentry in Jacksonville, St Augustine, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra, Nocatee, St. Johns, and Fernandina Beach.