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Zeppelin & the Ladies
It took a while longer than planned to build the new chicken house next to the existing coop, but it’s done! When the wind finally calmed down a couple weeks ago, Matt and my dad were able to finish the … Continue reading
Posted in Farmers Market, Garden
Tagged capital city farmers market, farm life, local eggs, local food
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Asparagus Has Arrived!
When asparagus starts popping through the ground, our excitement for the season ahead really starts to heighten. We’ve been harvesting a little. A few leaves of over-wintered spinach for sandwiches, sprigs of thyme, and chives. But, asparagus can make a … Continue reading
Apricot Blossoms and Bees
Spring is one of my favorite times of the year. After a long, cold winter where everything is either white or brown, I yearn for the bright colors and fresh scents Spring has to offer. Hyacinth in our front yard, … Continue reading
Cluck, Cluck with any Luck…we’ll have Eggs!
We…correction, Matt and Crayton have been working on a new chicken house. After talking about this for a few years, we actually have time to move forward with the plan! Hopefully it will be finished this week or early next week … Continue reading
Locally Roasted Coffee Beans at Bliss/Sweet Peas
Matt just finished roasting four kinds of coffee beans for this weekend. We’ll be at Bliss/Sweet Peas (located in the St Charles) again this Saturday from 10am-4pm. I will be there to answer questions about the coffee beans and our process. … Continue reading
Posted in Food/Recipes, General
Tagged coffee beans, farm life, local food, locally roasted coffee beans
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First Harvest of 2016…Small, but the First!
Yes, it’s just herbs, but it’s still a harvest and we’re excited! Matt is browning some local Hanisch Farms chicken thighs and local bacon. Then, we’ll roast those in the oven with some organic vegetables (carrots, potatoes, celery, mushrooms, garlic, … Continue reading
Posted in Food/Recipes, Garden
Tagged chives, demetria, demetria estate wine, farm life, hanisch farms, organic food, organic vegetables, pantheon, thyme
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Strawberries, Strawberries, Strawberries
My next three days… The 40 pounds of strawberries we purchased will be made into: Strawberry Balsamic Onion Jam Strawberry Champagne Jam Strawberry Preserves Frozen for use throughout the year Mini Strawberry Pies Individual Frozen Strawberry Daiquiris
It’s Official…We’re On Our Way Toward Spring!
First flower of 2016!
Best Sunset View
The peacock clearly knows the best spot to watch an evening sunset…
What should we do with 250 pounds of tomatoes?
We ran out of time Friday night, and could only harvest about 80 pounds of tomatoes. Thanks to everyone who bought them at market. We sold out and hope you all enjoy them! Knowing there were a lot of ripe … Continue reading