We spent summer drinking iced tea made from foraged sumach bobs. We’re enjoying it well into fall this year and have even frozen some of their fruit, known as drupes, for a vitamin C boost later this winter. One of my brothers was under the impressions that the gorgeous red blossoms of sumach trees were […]
spring time potato salad
We’re up at the farm planting/weeding this week. I’m supposed to be taking advantage of the quiet to work on some material for BlogHer Food’13 since baby Robin and I are leaving for Texas in a little over a week to talk crowd funding with food bloggers. Naturally I’m totally procrastinating and spending all my time […]
Kale Caesar Salad; Eating Local in Prince Edward County
Caesar Salad has always been in heavy rotation on our weekly menus and recently we’ve had some Caesar salad epiphanies. Here is a list of simple caesar salad ideas that have made us a little giddy. And garlicky. Ceasar Salad is amazing with kale. Romaine is nice, but kale is nutrient dense and filling and […]
Pimp that Preserve and Some Updates
This time of year is just so hectic. I wish we could have a more relaxing holiday season but when you make your living on etsy it just isn’t possible. This year we are attempting what I am calling “bare minimum christmas”. A smaller tree, less presents, and no major craft projects besides making Robin […]
Dandelion Wine, Dandelion Wine, when I finally get some I think it will be fine!
Getting to know the farm is really wonderful. Each time we go, we experience the seasons in a new way. While dandelions are generally considered delightful in my family, the farm in full fledged May dandelion glory is really something else. Rebecca started picking them as soon as she was out of the car and […]