Visiting my daughter in NZ we went to a fall harvest market. A bit odd as it was spring when I left Seattle!
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Dunedin, New Zealand Farmer’s Market
Posted in Cooking on April 21, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
Dunedin, New Zealand Farmer’s Market
Posted in Cooking on April 21, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
Visiting my daughter in NZ we went to a fall harvest market. A bit odd as it was spring when I left Seattle!
Basketry with Eddie Douglas
Posted in Cooking on April 18, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
Walking on a beach with friends in Otaki, New Zealand I mentioned I was interested in basket weaving. “Oh the man who made the baskets in Lord of the Rings is just up the street” said one of them. So off we went! Mr. Douglas welcomed us in and shared tips for good baskets: Don’t […]
Basketry with Eddie Douglas
Posted in Cooking on April 18, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
Walking on a beach with friends in Otaki, New Zealand I mentioned I was interested in basket weaving. “Oh the man who made the baskets in Lord of the Rings is just up the street” said one of them. So off we went! Mr. Douglas welcomed us in and shared tips for good baskets: Don’t […]
Chive Flower Vinegar
Posted in Cooking, tagged chive, herbal vinegars on April 6, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
Chive flower vinegar is delicious and easy to make! Pick fresh chive flowers. Pack a clean jar two-thirds full with the flowers. Add white vinegar. Let sit for two weeks in a cool, dark place then strain and enjoy! Someone just commented that they like making a chive butter too. What do you like doing […]
New Roots Community Farm Revisited
Posted in Cooking on January 28, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
New Roots is a flourishing urban farm with much to offer. Papaya Guava Chickens!
California Citrus!
Posted in Cooking on January 27, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
I’m visiting my family in Southern California and there is glorious citrus everywhere. Salted citrus in lemon juice brine with bay leaves and pepper corns. This will be ready in 3-4 weeks when the rind softens. Here’s a NYT recipe for preserved lemons.
Time to Make Orange Marmalade
Posted in canning, Cooking, tagged canning, orange marmalade on January 26, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
Oranges are in season right now and staying inside on a cold, rainy day to make marmalade is a great way to pass the time. Your whole house will smell wonderful! To make marmalade follow these steps: Peel off the skin by scoring the orange with a knife so you can carefully remove it in […]
Beanie Brownies
Posted in Cooking, tagged black bean brownies, healthy desserts on January 20, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
A cold dreary day like today calls for Beanier Brownies! They are fabulously easy to make and great for people who want to cut down on dairy and boost their protein and fiber intake. Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Open the powdered brownie mix and put in a bowl. Open the can of beans […]
7 Ways to Get Your Farm Through the Winter
Posted in Cooking on January 13, 2019 | 1 Comment »
By guest writer, Rae Steinbach While winter might not be the busiest period of time for a farmer, it’s a season that can be tough on a farm. The freezing temperatures, snow, sleet, and ice can put a lot of stress on the land and outbuildings, and it can also be tough on livestock. If […]
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