It’s been a great week for the farm. There has been lots of planting and good growth. The garden had a harvest break and thanks you for your understanding. We transplanted a row of sweet peppers, and a second row of hot peppers, okra, tomatillos, and tomatoes […]
Read more →Another interesting week. With all the predictions of stormy weather, we moved the hay rack with peppers in and out of the barn each day. We haven’t dared harden off the tomatoes. A storm would possibly knock them all down as they are getting tall and hefty […]
Read more →It’s a sunny Sunday, 50 degrees and nearly June. We have some confused plants, but the bugs know what to do. With 500 sweet potato plants in the garage waiting to be planted, it’s a little touch and go. They need to go into raised beds, in […]
Read more →Again, another challenging season. Just the opposite of last year. This year with the threat of frost, the strawberries have not yet bloomed…so not to worry. Last year, with the extremely warm spring, some of the blooms frosted. Their yellow centers turned black and resulted in a […]
Read more →Brussels Sprouts Succotash Serves: 4 to 6 1 tablespoon olive oil 3/4 pound bacon, diced 3 tablespoons chopped garlic 3 shallots, sliced 3/4 pound Brussels sprouts, outer leaves peeled, halved 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen corn kernels, thawed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 (15-ounce) can […]
Read more →Sophia’s Sorrel and Spinach Soup This soup if from a CSA member. It reflects her ethnic heritage. You can either eat it cold or hot, preparation is the same for both. If you’re making a hot soup with meat, beef or chicken, it has to be cooked […]
Read more →Asparagus Quiche Makes 1 9 ” quiche 1/4 cup sliced green onions 4 ounces bacon 1 cup asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces. 4 large eggs 1 1/4 cup half and half 6 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded 1/4 t. white pepper salt to taste 1 T […]
Read more →Asparagus-Orzo Soup 1 pound asparagus spears 1/2 cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup dried orzo or other tiny pasta 3 cups snow or snap pea pods, ends and strings removed 6 cups torn fresh spinach […]
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