Returning to the Earth

As summer breathes its last gasps, the weeds are going to seed and starting to take over certain parts of the farm.  The beans, 1st planting of sweet corn, melons, onions, squash, etc have been harvested and all that is left in their place is weeds.   I had a little...
Racing The Sun

Racing The Sun

The days are really starting to feel shorter now as summer is winding down.  It sure does feel nice to come in to the house at dark and find out it is still not even 9 o clock though!  Despite the earlier sunset,  there is still a lot to get done on the farm and...

From our Members’ Kitchens

Two member submitted recipes,  Thank you Erica and Jenn! Southwest bean salad Ingredients: 15.5 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained 9 oz cooked corn 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 scallion, chopped 1 1/2 – 2 limes, juice of 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp fresh minced cilantro...

Summer Slump

Not only is the weather stuck on replay, so is our menu.  The latter is not a complaint though. We love this time of year and when its’ gone we grieve until its return next year. With simplicity and minimalism built in to the whole dining experience in our house, I...

Toe May Toe, Toe Mah Toe

We are in the thick of the tomato season now.  This year we tried out a bunch of different heirloom varieties and would love feed back on which ones everyone likes best.  Make sure you try them all! Our heirloom Amish paste tomatoes are also ripening in droves and we...