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Whole Chicken and Cabbage Soup

Brrrrr....... It's some chilly out there. I know, it's spring and we have to expect some ups and downs, but it's downright COLD today. This is perfect weather for some soup, and this is one of our very favourites. It's delicious, but it's also stunning to look at, and...

Pickled Pink Turnip

Waving goodbye to that long winter....... Hi All!! Despite my great love for those beautiful root vegetables that keep us going all winter with their farm fresh flavour, I am absolutely mad for the new spring harvests. Unfortunately, we still have a while to go before...

TapRoot Meats: You are what you eat!

Let's take a critical look at the age old saying, “You are what you eat!” This statement stands true weather you're a human being, a chicken or an earthworm! The things we put into our bodies have an effect on us, physically and mentally. And with us human...

An Apple a Day…. Apple Ideas

Hi all! Eating local & in season can sometimes mean that you are absolutely surrounded by a specific fruit or vegetable for an extended period of time, and while that's definitely not a bad thing, it can start to feel overwhelming. Even when you really love...

Farm Events 2019

Sweet & Sour Done Right

Hi everyone! I'm giggling with excitement to share this with you all. Simple, delicious, and in my opinion, not made nearly often enough. It's Sweet & Sour Sauce that is better than any take-out, and isn't that terrifying shade of glow-in-the-dark red. Now, before...

Potatoes & Clever Ladies

Hi All! Today I'm posting my two favourite "fancy" (but super easy) potato recipes. Since they store so well, potatoes are often the last things left in the cellar before the new season crops start trickling in. Since they're packed with a ridiculous amount of healthy...

Food Thoughts & Farming

I want a banana! Hi all! Sorry if this is a little ramble on-ish but it’s what’s been on my mind this morning, particularly after seeing all of the pictures on social media of so many valley farmers losing tunnels & greenhouses in the recent wind storm. We’ve all...

Winter Vegetable Tart

Hi everyone! I'm not going to lie to you, though super easy, this recipe is a wee bit (more than a wee bit) time consuming. HOWEVER...... it's one of the most beautiful things that you can put on a plate, and it's fully adaptable to the seasons. I made individual...

Pate

Don't be afraid of the unknown...... Hi all, Today I’m going to tackle a “love it or hate it” item that all of you meat share folks see now and again, including last week. Funny thing is…. I’ve discovered that most of the people in the “hate it” camp are only there...