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Open Farm Day

Please join us for our annual Open Farm Day on May 5, 2013.  This is a potluck affair that will kick off around noon and go until the last person leaves!  We’ll have tours, farming demos, animal appearances, and the … Continue reading

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Patience

Lenten Reflections  2013– Week 1 Temptation.  We know it well.  We joke about it, sing about it, and wrestle with it.  Often, we fall for it, especially if it promises a quick route to what we think we really want.  … Continue reading

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The Food Wars

I’d meant the day to be relaxing.  I’d done a little extra feeding the night before, planning to sleep in the next day.  Saturdays are really tough on me especially in the winter.  Because of a commitment I’ve made, I … Continue reading

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Another Day

I was out early this morning, checking the stock, feeding the chickens, and getting ready to make a 150 mile round trip to pick up 5 hogs we’d had butchered.  As I was moving around in the quiet of the … Continue reading

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Oven Roasted Okra

Wash okra and trim to remove the stem end (or cap). Place them in a single layer in a pan with sides. I used a 13X9 stainless steel pan. Drizzle them with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and stir to distribute … Continue reading

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Fried Okra

This dish is a favorite here at the farm, and we think you’ll love it. If you hate okra because it’s slimy, try this. 1/4 – 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/4 – 1/2tsp salt (about) Pint of Okra (this recipe can … Continue reading

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Basil Pesto

- Different herbs can also be tried (e.g. mint, marjoram)   1 Bunch Basil (leaves only) 1/2 Cup Almonds or Pine Nuts 1 Large Garlic Clove 1/3 Cup Olive Oil 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese Few Sprigs of Parsley   Bland … Continue reading

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Sweet & Sour Chinese Cabbage

Chinese Cabbage 2 Tablespoons Butter 3-4 Tablespoons Red Pepper Jelly (or Peach Jam) 1/4 Cup Red Wine Vinegar or Cider Vinegar Instructions: Pull the large outer leaves off the Chinese Cabbage. Rinse the cabbage, allowing the water to run into the … Continue reading

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Swiss Chard

Swiss Chard Recipe INGREDIENTS 1 large bunch of fresh Swiss chard 1 small clove garlic, sliced 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp water Pinch of dried crushed red pepper 1 teaspoon butter Salt METHOD 1 Rinse out the Swiss chard … Continue reading

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Kohlrabi – Explanation and Recipes

Kohlrabi – a common question I heard at pickup today was: “How do you use this?” It looks a bit like a turnip with spiky hair – actually, it’s referred to as a German turnip. It is one of the … Continue reading

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