Every year, I like to grow or buy a bunch of squashes and bake them up for using the rest of the year. I have a few favorite squashes I always get, and sometimes I add a couple new ones just to test them out. Last year my husband saw me baking up my all-time… Continue reading Make the most of your fall squash
Beef and Fall Veggie Stew
As many of you know, I tend toward a vegetarian diet. My body feels better, and I feel better about my choices when I don’t choose meat. That said… there are a few times of the year when I simply can’t help myself. One of those times is right NOW. I feel compelled through a… Continue reading Beef and Fall Veggie Stew
Mexican Pantry Casserole
Another yummy fall casserole. There are many, many days when dinner seems like more of a chore than it should be. The fridge is empty... you aren't so pressed for time that you reach for the Kraft Mac, but you don't have enough energy to pack up the kids and go to the store for… Continue reading Mexican Pantry Casserole
Tomatillo Salsa (aka: magic green sauce)
May I begin by saying, I love tomatillos! Don't fear them, fellow Gringos. These lovely little green and yellow gooseberry cousins have a refreshingly savory, lemony flavor that goes well with so many dishes. In the summer when they first ripen, I love them chopped into salads, dropped on top of nachos or a cold… Continue reading Tomatillo Salsa (aka: magic green sauce)
Pumpkin Lasagna Wraps w/ Cauliflower
There are a few simple farmer philosophies. Principles by which we run our life. One of the most important of which is, "Waste not, want not". A lot of my approach to food revolves around this idea that you should make every effort to use what you have. And that means bringing some creativity to… Continue reading Pumpkin Lasagna Wraps w/ Cauliflower
Nostalgia
I love our new life here in the "big city", but sometimes I'm caught off guard by my feelings of grief and nostalgia for our farm life. Yesterday I sold our big 'ol riding lawn mower. We bought it with some of our wedding money two-ish years ago and can't even turn it around in… Continue reading Nostalgia
Hearty Fall Veggie Soup
My sister came over for dinner last night (great to see you, Chris!) and took advantage of the visit to make one of my favorite autumny soups. The friend who showed me this recipe is a kindergarten teacher and she calls it "Stone Soup" and makes it with her students. Everyone brings in a vegetable,… Continue reading Hearty Fall Veggie Soup
Fat and Happy Hennies Make Fat and Happy Eggs
Anyone who knows me, knows I love my chickens! I've had chickens to spoil for almost 9 years. One of my favorite activities at the farm was walking out to the barn every day for an "egg hunt" with Henry and Ellie. It took a little time to keep them from breaking all the eggs… Continue reading Fat and Happy Hennies Make Fat and Happy Eggs
A Sense of Neighborhood
This morning I got a call at 7:30. It was my neighbor Jill with a terrible flu asking if I could substitute for her in Dallas. The kids were up and changed, eating cereal and watching cartoons in the bedroom. 15 minutes later I had them bundled up in their jackets with Paul and I… Continue reading A Sense of Neighborhood
Is that Elderberry Cordial, Mrs. Danforth?
Around here you can find elderberry bushes growing in nearly every forested area. And as luck would have it! In my yard back at the farm as well. Everything harvested early this year so I barely got any picked before the birds got to them, but I did manage to pick enough for a small… Continue reading Is that Elderberry Cordial, Mrs. Danforth?
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