Author Archives: Penelope

Pick Your Own Herbs & Enjoy

June 17, 2015 – 9:20 am

This week we open the pick-your-own herb garden!  Most of the garden is on the near side (West side) of the main garden,  just follow the signs past the pond.   The herbs & edible flowers currently ready include Anise (licorice flavor), Chamomile, Lovage (celery flavor), Mint, Oregano, Thyme, Summer Savory (mix of rosemary & […]

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Grilled Country Ribs with Summer Savory Mustard Marinade

June 17, 2015 – 8:10 am

Marinated ribs on the grill make for a hearty and quick summer supper. They are a perfect showcase for a flavor you might not be familiar with; summer savory, more commonly known as savory, is is a characteristic ingredient in Herbes de Provence and a great seasoning for grilling.  Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon […]

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Moving Parts

June 17, 2014 – 5:34 pm

Celsius and Farenheit, along with mom Amelia moved out to pasture to join the other pigs this week Not only are the animals on the move this week as they always are, but the farmers are too. With Laura and Mari off to a family graduation (of part-time farmer nephew Noah), the rest of the […]

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A=RKLSCP and Other Farm Products

March 5, 2014 – 2:55 pm

In the coming weeks the rhythm on the farm will change as kidding and planting ramp up. We are looking forward to the joys that the growing season brings but are also feeling the pinch of its oncoming tide; soon our days will be full of “farm work” and the time for planning and analysis […]

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Winter Pollo en Tomate

March 5, 2014 – 1:56 pm

This hot and hearty dish is quick and easy to make out of leftover meat from a roasted chicken or from chicken breasts,  it’s also great with turkey drumsticks or drumettes! Ingredients 2 medium onions, diced 3 cloves garlic 1 quart of crushed tomatoes 2 bay leaves Approx 1 lb chicken or turkey (breasts, wings, […]

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Winter Tomato Sauce

February 19, 2014 – 10:49 am

Adapted from “The Vegetarian Epicure” by Anna Thomas. Ingredients 1 onion 2 cloves garlic 2 Tbsp lard or oil A pinch of Basil (more to taste) A pinch of Oregano (more to taste) A pinch of Parsley (more to taste) 1 Bay leaf 1 32 oz jar of crushed tomatoes 1 32 oz jar of […]

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Winter Marinara Sauce

February 19, 2014 – 10:49 am

Adapted from Lidia Bastianich via the New York Times (The accompanying article about traditional Marinara sauce is great!) Ingredients 1 32 oz jar of crushed heirloom tomatoes 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 7 garlic cloves, peeled and slivered Small dried whole chile pepper or several dried poblanos 1 tsp salt 1 large fresh basil sprig, or 1/4 teaspoon […]

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At the Farmstand: Feb 20-26

February 19, 2014 – 10:47 am

This week, along with seeding the year’s first greens in the greenhouse,  we sold our last jar of tomato sauce – see below for two different recipes to make your own from available ingredients!  And a few new meat options from the Farm Room — Turkey cuts: drumsticks, drumettes and wings all included in Omnivore […]

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Raspberry Rose Pots de Creme

February 11, 2014 – 3:51 pm

My rule of thumb is that if it sounds like a good ice cream flavor, it will make a great Pots de Creme flavor. In light of the raspberries about to grace our Farmstand, I started thinking about something that combines raspberries and egg yolks in a way that’s a little off the (no pun […]

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Forgotten Cookies

February 11, 2014 – 3:50 pm

This is one of my favorite cookie recipes – it’s hard to mess up and, even if you do, the results are still tasty! Plus it’s a great use for eggs (which we have a lot of right now). The yolks can go into a custard or other dessert (I’m sure you’ll be able to […]

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