Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Although the solstice has passed and the sun is slowly creeping its way back into our lives, we still have a lot of winter left. A hearty bean soup is one way keep your energy and stay warm until temperatures rise. My favorite take on this bean soup is Creole-style. For those who prefer it, […]

2015 Resolution: Install Rain Barrels

To attain my goal of saving water in 2015, I’m installing rain barrels near my gardens. What are your garden goals this year?

Kevin FogleJanuary 5, 2015
The Pullets are Laying Eggs

I’ve been buying eggs for 2 months. My family doesn’t eat very much meat, so we technically fall under the flexitarian, or semi-vegetarian category, making eggs very important to my family. When the girls aren’t laying, our choice is to eat more meat or buy eggs. It’s embarrassing to buy eggs and chicken feed, but […]

Squash Leek Gratin

The shortest day has come and gone, and I’m dipping into my long-keeping winter stock of local products. My pig share is nearly done, but my lamb share just showed up to replace the pork in my freezer, with visions of spicy kebabs and cozy braised shanks. The pumpkins and winter squash are holding up […]

Dani YokhnaDecember 30, 2014

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