We bought our starts from Rich at Shoestring Farm, and Maria at Lyonsville Farm. They are both highly recommend, not only because they are wonderful neighbors and friends, but because they are excellent farmers who grow interesting and hearty plants. Additionally, Shoestring Farm sells maple syrup, and Lyonsville Farm sells produce, flowers, houseplants, and has… [Read More]
Every last tomato and pepper
Picked the last of the red tomatoes, only the green ones left. They are delicious when pickled. We also picked the last batch of shishito peppers. and pickled peppers…
Delicious treats for our gathering on Sunday
The cheese is called “cabecou”, a soft chevre that is made from our Nigerian Dwarf goat’s milk. The chevre is marinated for 4 days in olive oil with a bay leaf, peppercorns and herbs du Provence. The bread is “Tourte deMeule”, a fermented sourdough bread made with a levain starter and freshly milled Redeemer wheat… [Read More]
Borscht(ish) – First course for mama to be
Haynes has been experimenting with new recipes, cooking specially for our daughter during her pregnancy and found this cold beet soup in a Ukrainian cookbook, “Mamushka” by Olla Hercules. We love borscht and thought this was an interesting variation that is refreshing in the summer, so nutritious and looks pretty. It calls for brining the… [Read More]
Delicious maple cornbread
Katie makes this from memory almost every week. She originally adapted this recipe from Susan Purdy. It’s either the maple that makes it so addictive, or that she uses her own cornmeal. 1/4 cup butter, melted (a half stick) 1 egg, lightly beaten 3/4 cup milk (or yoghurt, I like mixing the two) 1/2 cup… [Read More]
Making dog food with a willing customer at the door
Kai really wanted to help make dog food. Evidently nobody heard her at the door.
Slow cooked duck with olives
Duck, one of our favorite dishes, especially when it is slow cooked, and we just happened to have two wonderful ducks raised locally by our friend Andrew. recipe…
Cellars & Cave Tour Saturday March 28
Katywil and Stoneman Brewery & workshops are added to 2nd annual Cellars & Cave Tour of Heath! Register soon (limited tickets) with Jessica Van Steenburg at [email protected]. Schedule and descriptions…
Shepherd's Pie
Paul’s shepherd’s pie was just what we needed at the end of a cold, raw day. recipe below…
Pea shoots
Our friend, Elizabeth, told us about this fresh delicious treat to grow inside.
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