Have I mentioned we have an orchard with 120 young fruit trees on our new farm? I can’t take any credit: They were planted by the previous owner. Up to now, I’ve totally neglected the orchard. But the same neighbor who loaned me his sheep also dropped off his rider mower, so I’ve been trying […]
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As long as we’re getting deliveries of fresh, whole milk and cream, I thought we should start making our own yogurt on a regular basis. On my first attempt, I made the mistake of following instructions from a dairy cookbook, heating our unhomogenized whole milk to just 115 degrees (Fahrenheit) before inoculating is with some […]
Ever tried skinning a peach with a plastic knife? This week I wanted to introduce the kids in my “food appreciation” classes to the idea of seasonality. I couldn’t think of a better way than with some delicious peaches. Apparently, the idea of “seasonal” fruits and vegetables is something new to them. Why, I asked […]
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