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Summer salad dressing
In our house, salads reign supreme all summer long. I may throw a sausage or a pork chop, or maybe a piece of chicken from the grill on them, but ultimately, summer dinners most often start with a salad. This dressing recipe is a super simple one to make in large...
Hodge Podge
Hi All! I'm assuming that what I'm about to say won't win me any popularity contests, but I am NOT a fan of Hodge Podge. I love all of the individual components- all of those beautiful and tender new vegetables- but when put together, I find it to be a very off...
Garlic Scapes 3 Ways
Though scape season is a little later than normal- it's no less delicious! For some people, garlic scapes are an unfamiliar ingredient, and for others, it's all about garlic scape pesto, but little else. Since the season that they're available is so fleeting, I'm...
Caesar Salad Dressing
Hi All! Now that we're into the season of a great deal of greens, I thought I'd send out my very favourite Caesar salad dressing, Even if you think you hate anchovies, I strongly suggest that you give them a try in this recipe, even if it's only once. I'll even go so...
Food Thoughts on Proper Storage
Hi All! This week marks the start of the new summer/fall share season, so welcome to all of the new & returning members! Today I thought I'd go over some storage tips for all of the beautiful fruit & veg that you'll be bringing home, fresh from the farm. When...
Waste Not Want Not
Hi All, It is no secret that I'm a giant fan of preserving, freezing, pre-made freezer meals, drying, etc. When the food comes in waves, I love to set some aside to enjoy later. In our share last week was a head of romaine, a head of green leaf, and a bag of arugula,...
Parsnip Puree
Hi All! We know that these overwintered beauties are pretty much done until the next harvest, so it was really exciting to see a nice big bag of them in the shares recently. If you've traditionally not loved parsnips, make sure you give these ones a second chance,...
Food Thoughts- Wet Weather Impact
The serious faces certainly don't reflect the lovely evening we had at Josh & Patricia's house last Thursday- but what it does reflect is the seriousness of the situation our valley farmers are currently facing. Their intent was an informal gathering with food,...
Less Plastic Please
We are organic growers, we practice regenerative soil building,and as we farm we work to build up resilient farm land. Our organic growing practices can be seen as an act of resistance to the mainstream plough and planting of large scale agriculture. And though we...
Nicoise Salad
Hi all! My sister in law came for dinner last night, and Nicoise salad was on the menu. It's a favourite around here, and a great one to add some locally grown goodies to, so I thought I'd share it with you all. Simple. Delicious. Fresh. Nicoise Salad Dressing (enough...
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