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 […]
Stacked Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Ontario Fiddleheads
Lunch is actually my favourite meal, salads, soups, baked beans and especially a good sandwich. We often just serve sandwiches when we have guests, offering up a spread of cheeses, heirloom tomatoes, pesto and what ever else is in season and it’s always a hit. Summertime lunch can often extend well into dinner. Lately I’ve […]
Scrappy Apple Cider Vinegar from Scratch
Back in the fall when we were pressing cider we also starting another fermenting project and it might be my favourite project yet. When you press 8 bushels of apples you are left with a ton of pulp. While we composted about half of it we decided to turn the rest into apple cider vinegar. […]
Cubit’s Cold Morning Carrot, Zucchini and Raisin Muffins
I am really not a morning person. I am grumpy, sleepy and move very slowly while trying to let various animals out and get breakfast into Rebecca who insists on being fed before I get coffee. I find it all especially hard when it is still dark out. That’s where muffins come in. You can […]
Raw Kale Beet Carrot and Pomegranate Salad Recipe
This seasonal combination of raw kale, beet, carrot and some pomegranate seeds is a great start to the new year and antidote to the excess of the holiday season. After 3 turkey dinners and a truly obscene amount of baking and chocolate I need some green leafy vegetables in my life stat. For the Salad 2 […]