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Less Plastic Please

Jun 5, 2019 | Uncategorized

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

Jun 3, 2019 | 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...

2 ideas for a fridge clean out that aren’t soup!

May 27, 2019 | Dinner, Side Dishes

Hi All! Don't get me wrong, I LOVE soup, and it's the perfect way to use up all of those little odds & ends in the fridge before your new share arrives for the week. However, when it comes to the great "fridge clean out" meal, I like to shake it up a bit. We all...

Dandelion Pesto

May 20, 2019 | Side Dishes, Uncategorized

I was given a heads up on Saturday at the market, that some of you were missing the Dandelion pesto recipe...Here's a copy for your records. INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup unsalted roasted pumpkin seeds 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan 2 cups dandelion...

Cranberry Muffins

May 20, 2019 | Uncategorized

Hey All! I've said many times before that I'm no baker by any stretch of the imagination, however, this one is so easy that even I can make it happen. Because we get such beautiful bags of frozen local cranberries in our shares every now & then, this is the...

Whole Chicken and Cabbage Soup

May 13, 2019 | Dinner, 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

May 6, 2019 | Side Dishes

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!

May 1, 2019 | Food Thoughts, Uncategorized

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

Apr 29, 2019 | Side Dishes

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...