Other than the farm itself, the place I think about most often is the kitchen. When I’m preparing a meal, or when we’re sitting around the table eating one. When I’m reaching in the fridge for the milk… Every now and then I feel a little tickle in my tummy, like the one you feel whenContinue reading “My new kitchen”
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Homemade Ramen Noodles
I thought it would be fun to share a simple homemade ramen recipe with you today, but as I started, I realized I needed to share another recipe with you at the same time. Homemade Ramen Noodles Ingredients 4 cups chicken stock* 1 tsp. Chinese Five Spice 1 tsp. salt 1 carrot, sliced thin ChineseContinue reading “Homemade Ramen Noodles”
What’s in Season in July? Zucchini!
Someone I know said “We’re not even growing any zucchini in our garden this year!” because it is so very prolific and some members of her family aren’t big fans. Zucchini definitely grows well, but it is also incredibly versatile in the kitchen, playing the lead role in savory dishes as well as sweet ones.Continue reading “What’s in Season in July? Zucchini!”
Recipe: Zuccanoes
This is a yummy, vegetarian dish featuring a prolific summer vegetable we always seem to have too much of… I love this recipe just the way it is though I usually add the cheese halfway through the baking time to minimize burning. Any leftover “filling” is perfect for lunch the next day! Stay tuned throughout JulyContinue reading “Recipe: Zuccanoes”
Workshop Review: Fermentation Basics
This past weekend I attended a fermentation workshop at Blooming Glen Farm in Perkasie, PA where I knew I would: Learn the basic principles of this ages-old, simple and fun preservation method by getting hands-on with yogurt, sauerkraut and seasonal vegetables. Everyone will leave with a jar of pickles or kraut and a culture withContinue reading “Workshop Review: Fermentation Basics”
What’s in Season?
Each month I will share a little bit about a garden veggie that is in season where I live {Eastern PA}. Some of them I have grown myself, some I have grown at work, but all of them I have cooked and eaten. Look for these at your nearest Farmer’s Market or wherever you buyContinue reading “What’s in Season?”
What Does Homesteading Mean to You?
For me, homesteading began with food. After reading The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan, all I wanted to do was find, grow and eat local food. I was convinced the only way for my family to eat a grassfed turkey for Thanksgiving was to grow it myself. That’s the moment I became a farmer. Unfortunately,Continue reading “What Does Homesteading Mean to You?”
Homesteading Hack #3
I think of Homesteading Hacks as little tidbits of knowledge that can be used to make our homesteading experiences more enjoyable. Sometimes that means a hack saves us money, sometimes it saves us time, sometimes it does BOTH! This week’s hack is something I’ve been thinking about for a while. A few months ago IContinue reading “Homesteading Hack #3”
Homesteading Hack #2
I think of Homesteading Hacks as little tidbits of knowledge that can be used to make our homesteading experiences more enjoyable. Sometimes that means a hack saves us money, sometimes it saves us time, sometimes it does BOTH! For instance, did you know Classico Pasta jars are Mason Jars?? Well, they are, and though youContinue reading “Homesteading Hack #2”
Homesteading Hack #1
I think of Homesteading Hacks as little tidbits of knowledge that can be used to make our homesteading experiences more enjoyable. Sometimes that means a hack saves us money, sometimes it saves us time, sometimes it does BOTH! This one is especially useful for renters – we use Command Damage-Free Hooks to hang all thoseContinue reading “Homesteading Hack #1”