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The Privilege of Death

Last weekend was odd. The talk at the market was about the long, lingering winter and how Saturday’s snow would be it’s the last dying...

Carolyn

Apr 11, 20182 min read

Oyster Rockefeller Casserole

Can't get enough of oysters but not sure how to make a meal out of them? We've got the solution! This casserole will leave you full and...

Carolyn

Apr 4, 20181 min read

Contractor Count Down

If there is one thing I thrive on it’s a deadline. The house needs a deep clean, host a party. Want to knock out a project, set an alarm...

Carolyn

Mar 28, 20182 min read

The Building Boom

Looking at the farm these days you’d think we specialize in growing buildings more than produce and flowers. We’ve been under...

Carolyn

Mar 21, 20182 min read

Spring Training

This week a friend of mine is in Florida for Spring Training watching his favorite ball players get ready for a brutal 26 weeks season....

Carolyn

Mar 13, 20182 min read

Goose Egg Pound Cake

With the arrival of goose eggs, we've updated one of our favorite recipes! A true "pound" cake requires only 2-3 goose eggs. Ahhh, the...

Carolyn

Mar 7, 20181 min read

Goose Egg & Greens Quiche

Quiche is such a wonderful meal, perfect for a Sunday brunch, a mid-week dinner or with last minute visitors. And it's the easiest way to...

Carolyn

Mar 7, 20182 min read

Chorizo & Kale Soup

Emeril Lagasse offers up this fantastic recipe ~ you'll love the spice and rich flavor. It's a Portuguese staple soup, enjoy! What you...

Carolyn

Feb 28, 20181 min read

Leaning In

Thank you for taking the time to read a little more about volunteering at Dug In Farms! First of all, anyone can volunteer. The only...

Carolyn

Feb 21, 20182 min read

Broccoli Rabe

Broccoli Rabe is a tender green, not the stiff crowns that you picture when broccoli is mentioned. You prepare broccoli rabe like you...

Carolyn

Nov 15, 20171 min read

Daydreaming

This week I’m indulging in a little daydreaming. I’m gathering all the notes I’ve made over the past year. The scratches of ideas that...

Carolyn

Nov 15, 20172 min read

Pasta w/Radishes & Blue Cheese

Winter radishes are so much fun. They are a great spice in your foods and every 30 days you can have a new crop. This recipe is great for...

Carolyn

Nov 15, 20171 min read

Are We There Yet?

There was a time in my life, not long ago, when I dreaded the coming of winter. Like so many unchecked neurosis that creep in with age,...

Carolyn

Nov 8, 20172 min read

Chilindron (Spanish Red Pepper Stew)

This recipe is courtesy of Hank Shaw, author of several amazing cookbooks. He always has the most interesting and tasty recipes. This...

Carolyn

Nov 8, 20172 min read

Will Work for Us All

It was Friday night, the farm party was in full swing when Joyce tabled the question. Her friend wanted to know why she (Joyce) would...

Carolyn

Nov 1, 20172 min read

Tuscan Kale Salad

This is the second kale salad recipe I've posted and another wonderful twist on using seasonal vegetables in everyday meals. The salad...

Carolyn

Nov 1, 20171 min read

Bitter Sweet Goodbye

This time of the year I lose my edge. I get a little soft, a little sentimental. As farm life begins to slow, the few extra hours in the...

Carolyn

Oct 25, 20171 min read

Herb-Roasted Winter Vegetables

When the seasons change, change with them! There are too many delicious treats in the fall and winter to miss out on any of them. This is...

Carolyn

Oct 25, 20171 min read

Empty Nester

It’s quiet in the farm house. Dishes are starting to pile up in the sink and the dining room table is slowly being swallowed by...

Carolyn

Oct 18, 20172 min read

Flying High

‘So, what do you do in your off season?’ This is the question I’m asked most often this time of the year. Truthfully my ‘off season’ is...

Carolyn

Oct 11, 20172 min read