Opening Ceremony 2010
It has been a while since I last wrote. Probably has something to do with not having anything to say. The month of February is basically planning the season, ordering the seeds and recruiting members – none of which is complete. But March brings a new level of farm work. Monday is Opening Day 2010. […]
Curried Chicken & Veggie Soup with Couscous
Back in college, I worked as a cook for a guy running shipwreck diving trips around Isle Royale. From him I learned some of the best meals are the ones where you “throw all the ingredients in a pot and let it cook awhile.” This recipe comes from A Good Day for Soup, by Jeannette […]
Bubble and Squeak
This British dish is said to have been named after the sounds that the potato and cabbage mixture makes as it fries. Ingredients 1 lb russet (baking) potatoes – peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 lb Savoy cabbage – cored and thinly sliced 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black […]
Butternut Squash Soup
A wonderful soup for a cool fall day. Ingredients 1 Butternut Squash – peeled, seeded and diced 2 tablespoons Butter 1 Onion – chopped 2 cloves Garlic – minced 3 Carrots – diced 3 cans Chicken Broth 1/2 cup Honey 1/2 teaspoon Thyme Salt Pepper 1 Potato – peeled and diced (optional) 2 stalks Celery […]
Pumpkin Soup
It is one thing to make pumpkin soup, quite another to cook the soup inside the pumpkin! One of our favorites. Not only is it tasty and nutritious but also makes an attractive centerpiece. Vegetables can be varied based on what is on hand. Ingredients 1 Pie Pumpkin 4 tablespoons Butter – melted 1 cup […]
Salsa Verde
Don’t know what to do with Tomatillos? There is always Salsa Verde! This is a delicious, fruity salsa with a fresh taste. The amount of heat is up to you. Use either with chips or on your favorite Mexican dish.
Voula’s Greek Salad
If you are looking for a traditional Greek salad this is it! This recipe comes from a dear friend of our’s from California. Voula was our neighbor and a native of Greece.
Fresh Earth Farms Newsletter 1-22-2010
Farm Update Most of the time spent this winter has been in the production of our new web site and blog. Other than that the farm is pretty quiet. Sign-up Get your order in soon if you plan to join for the 2010 season. EggShare We are in the final stages of implementing EggShare. The […]
Yes We Can!
And whether you watched his acceptance speech or not, you are probably aware of what he said and most certainly aware of the part of the speech where he spoke about Ann Nixon Cooper, the 106 year-old woman from Atlanta: “And tonight, I think about all that she’s seen throughout her century in America –- […]