A sure sign of fall on its way is the return of pears here at the farm. We are blessed with a huge old pear tree that Frank and Rita planted when they lived here and another on our back neighbor's lot, from which I also usually get some fruit. Both seem to be some … Continue reading Pear Season Returns
A Wine-Making Mood
I'm not sure why but I have been in a wine-making mood of late. I've got things brewing all over the place. The smell of fermentation is beginning to take over my kitchen. When we were in Michigan last, I brought home a bag of apples and a bunch of wild mint I'd collected in … Continue reading A Wine-Making Mood
New Bread List
I have had a number of people ask me to let them know when I am baking bread. I've had enough interest that I've decided to create a Bread Email List. Here's my general plan: I'll send out an email Tuesday morning to the list. If you'd like to place an order, you'll need to … Continue reading New Bread List
August in Northern Michigan: a Food Paradise
We spent the weekend at our house up in Michigan for my sweet husband's birthday. This weekend had me saying, "yup, I could live up here!" Apparently Northern Michigan is a food paradise come late summer. The day we arrived I went out to check on my plants in the yard. I found my raspberry … Continue reading August in Northern Michigan: a Food Paradise
Truck Box Coop Update
Remember that truck box we got ages ago on eBay? Just this week it started to look more like a building than a truck. I finally found the time to get a coat of paint on it to match our other outbuildings. Paint is really magical. In a couple hours you can transform a space! … Continue reading Truck Box Coop Update
Pinchings Tea
A new neighbor friend of mine is studying to be an herbalist. She sent me this message a few days ago: So while I was out picking in the garden, I collected the herbs for the tea. I didn't have any Tulsi but I do have loads of other basils. I picked mostly Thai basil … Continue reading Pinchings Tea
A Magical Cake
We went to our niece's first birthday party this weekend. She had a magical unicorn cake that her mother and grandmother tag-teamed. Mom made the cake and grandma decorated. It was both delicious and gorgeous! Lauren said she tried out a new recipe she'd seen on a Netflix cooking show called Momofuku cake. It has … Continue reading A Magical Cake
A Great Summer Sangria
We had a gathering of neighbors a few nights ago and I wanted a good summer drink to offer. I inherited a love of sangria from my mother. It's the perfect summer drink - light and fruity and sweet. Try this peach sangria with watermelon ice cubes for your next summer gathering! Peach Sangria with … Continue reading A Great Summer Sangria
Roasted Duck
We gave my friend Kate a few ducks in return for her help with harvesting them. She roasted one and shared the recipe, saying it turned out so "rich and good!" The recipe she followed is called Duck de Marietta, from the Omnivore's Cookbook. It calls for stuffing the duck with oranges and lemons then … Continue reading Roasted Duck
Sale on Small Duck Eggs
We are up to our ears in small duck eggs. The "babies" are laying now and they are very regular layers. We are at the stage, however, when their eggs are pretty small. When they reach full size we will begin supplying Jungle Jim's, but for now - our fridge is fast filling up! Typically … Continue reading Sale on Small Duck Eggs
