Radishes are an underrated vegetable. Some people love them, and most people think of them as a crunch in salad and that’s about it. It’s too bad because radishes have a lot of health benefits. They are high in Vitamin C and fiber, in antioxidants, calcium and potassium. They have a low glycemic index, which… Continue reading The Underrated Radish
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Author: laverneandjulie
What do you do with 8 bunches of radishes?
On Monday, Laverne walked into the kitchen with a shallow tote full of split radishes. This is one of the joys and sorrows of raising food for market; you get tons of high quality food that is slightly blemished to use, which is awesome. But then again, a ton is a ton, and what do you… Continue reading What do you do with 8 bunches of radishes?
Oven Fries
Here’s one of our favorite potato recipes that the whole family devours! Oven Fries 4 medium potatoes 2 tablespoons oil Scrub and dry potatoes (peeling is optional). Cut into thin sticks or wedges and place in large container with a tight lid. Pour oil on potatoes, cover, and shake to throughly coat fries with… Continue reading Oven Fries
How Weeds Help our Garden
Our toddler woke up in the night. I wondered what time it was. Then I heard it. Outside my window, a mighty chorus of robinsong rolled in a thunderous wave over the land. (If you think “thunderous” is not accurate, I am afraid you have not heard hundred of robins singing their hearts out at… Continue reading How Weeds Help our Garden
Does this matter?
This week while I was taking a walk and trying to capture the crazy pink of the sun through the wildfire haze, I noticed two of the willow trees I planted back in 2020. They are taller than me by now. I had to smile. They were my COVID trees. You see, in 2020, I… Continue reading Does this matter?
Kohlrabi Slaw
Kohlrabi slaw Thoroughly combine1/4 cup oil (Susquehanna Mills carries local hemp, sunflower and canola)1 tablespoon Schlegel’s apple cider vinegar2 teaspoons Auker’s Apiary honey1 teaspoon mustard1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt Toss with1 large apple, cored and cut into matchsticks (Green’s Fruit Farm has an Eco Apple.)1 medium kohlrabi, peeled and cut into matchsticks (Hickory Run Homestead)1/4… Continue reading Kohlrabi Slaw
Spinach-stuffed Meatloaf
SPINACH FILLING2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil1 large red onion, cut into ½” piecesSaute. Then add. . . 1/2 pound bag of chopped spinach, ( Hickory Run Homestead-save the bag) When it is wilted, add. . . 4 oz. Chevre, cut into pieces (Betty’s Acres- available through Crossroad Farms)1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt1 1/2 tsp. garlic… Continue reading Spinach-stuffed Meatloaf
Why disconnection from your food is a huge problem, and how to fix it.
What if I told you that there was a green that was extremely high in Vitamin K, high in iron and Vitamins A and C? It also has calcium, potassium, folate and magnesium. It has high antioxidants, and many anti-inflammatory compounds. It has even been shown to promote the death of colon cancer cells in… Continue reading Why disconnection from your food is a huge problem, and how to fix it.
Mozarella-Spinach Dip
A favorite at our house for birthday meals and special occasions! Ingredients: 8oz cream cheese 1c sour cream 10oz fresh spinach, wilted & chopped (you can use most of one of our 1lb bags and save the extra for a salad, or if you prefer to go lighter, try a 1/2 pound bag) 1 tsp… Continue reading Mozarella-Spinach Dip
How I explained “Supply Chain Issues” to my 5-year-old
I must have mentioned supply chains one time too many. Because recently my five-year-old asked me what a supply chain issue was at the breakfast table. I gave him two examples of supply chains. “If Daddy grows lettuce and sells it to his market customers, that’s a really short supply chain. Not much can go… Continue reading How I explained “Supply Chain Issues” to my 5-year-old