local food - Stowe Farm Community https://stowefarm.org An Intentional Farm Community located in Colrain, Massachusetts Tue, 04 May 2021 19:27:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://stowefarm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cropped-site-icon.png local food - Stowe Farm Community https://stowefarm.org 32 32 Starts and chicks from local farms https://stowefarm.org/spring-starts-from-local-farms/ Fri, 26 Mar 2021 18:01:12 +0000 https://stowefarm.org/?p=6665 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]

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]]> Every last tomato and pepper https://stowefarm.org/6435-2/ Sat, 26 Sep 2020 15:24:25 +0000 https://stowefarm.org/?p=6435 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…

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]]> Delicious treats for our gathering on Sunday https://stowefarm.org/6390-2/ Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:42:11 +0000 https://stowefarm.org/?p=6390 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]

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]]> Borscht(ish) – First course for mama to be https://stowefarm.org/nourishment-while-eating-for-two/ Thu, 28 May 2020 19:58:07 +0000 https://stowefarm.org/?p=6172 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]

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]]> Delicious maple cornbread https://stowefarm.org/delicious-maple-cornbread/ Sun, 01 Mar 2020 19:29:29 +0000 https://stowefarm.org/?p=5918 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]

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]]> Making dog food with a willing customer at the door https://stowefarm.org/making-dog-food-with-a-willing-customer-at-the-door/ Wed, 13 Feb 2019 22:48:10 +0000 https://stowefarm.org/?p=5080 Kai really wanted to help make dog food. Evidently nobody heard her at the door. The finished product will last a few months if humans dole out the portions, maybe a few hours if the dogs have a say.

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]]> Slow cooked duck with olives https://stowefarm.org/slow-cooked-duck-w-olives/ Wed, 29 Apr 2015 21:55:47 +0000 http://katywil.com/?p=4277 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… Slow-Cooked Duck with Olives(adapted from “The Slow Meditteranean Kitchen” by Paula Wolfert) Note that this is a not a complicated recipe but you do need to have... [Read More]

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]]> Cellars & Cave Tour Saturday March 28 https://stowefarm.org/cellars-and-cave/ Mon, 23 Mar 2015 23:11:12 +0000 http://katywil.com/?p=2954 Katywil and Stoneman Brewery & workshops are added to 2nd annual Cellars & Cave Tour of Heath! Register soon (limited tickets) with Jessica Van Steenburg at wecanfarminheath@gmail.com. Schedule and descriptions…  

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]]> Shepherd's Pie https://stowefarm.org/shepherds-pie/ Mon, 27 Oct 2014 19:04:16 +0000 http://katywil.com/?p=3620 Paul’s shepherd’s pie was just what we needed at the end of a cold, raw day. recipe below… Shepherds Pie This is a favorite pub food in England and Ireland.  It is equally good whether made with fresh or left over ground lamb.  Chopped or ground beef substituted for the lamb makes cottage pie. Place... [Read More]

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]]> Pea shoots https://stowefarm.org/pea-shoots/ Tue, 11 Mar 2014 14:41:23 +0000 http://katywil.com/?p=3068 Our friend, Elizabeth, told us about this fresh delicious treat to grow inside. They only take a week to sprout, and make the best salad.          

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