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What's In a Name?
I have a chip on my shoulder. I confess, it’s true. Those who know me well would laugh at this admission. ‘A chip? You?’ Guilty as...
Carolyn
Jun 22, 20172 min read
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Peach-Berry Crumble
July 4th is just around the corner. If you're looking for a new recipe to try out that everyone is sure to enjoy and that is EASY, here...
Carolyn
Jun 21, 20171 min read
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Parmesan-Roasted Broccoli
If you've never eaten truly fresh, home-grown broccoli now is the time! It is a treat beyond what you can imagine. Our asparagus grower,...
Carolyn
Jun 21, 20171 min read
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Bucket Brigade
'There’s gotta be an easier way.’ The volunteer is surveying the huge pile of leaves. No truer words spoken. It’s 10:30 in the morning,...
Carolyn
Jun 14, 20172 min read
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Pasta w/Green Beans & Potatoes w/Pesto
The NYTimes describes this recipe as, "the most elegant pasta dish that Italian cooks have ever invented is astonishingly simple to make,...
Carolyn
Jun 14, 20172 min read
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Pea, Cabbage, Parmesan & Mint Salad
I was thrilled to find this recipe because it includes all the fun spring garden veggies but in a salad that is anything but boring. Plus...
Carolyn
Jun 14, 20171 min read
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Green Beans with Fresh Herbs & Walnuts
Green beans have arrived! Because of their starchy nature, green beans are one of those vegetables I only eat when truly fresh. This is a...
Carolyn
Jun 7, 20171 min read
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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Whether you believe EVERYTHING is better with bacon, or not, this recipe will have you convinced. Especially if you cook it with...
Carolyn
Jun 7, 20171 min read
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Schedule Me Off
From March until December my life is driven by a schedule. There’s a giant calendar hanging on the back of the kitchen door, dictating...
Carolyn
Jun 7, 20172 min read
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Small Engine Repair
My friend, Albert, has a saying about equipment. 'Machines only stop twice, once on your schedule when you maintain it, and once on its...
Carolyn
Jun 1, 20172 min read
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Blueberry Walnut Salad
When fresh blueberries are in season they deserve to be shown off. And when you don't have time to make a fancy dessert but still want to...
Carolyn
May 31, 20171 min read
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Penne with Spring Vegetables
Asparagus and sugar snap peas, two favorites of spring in one place. They won't last long as the days are heating up so be sure to enjoy...
Carolyn
May 31, 20171 min read
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A Swimmingly Good Time
Swimming has been on my mind a lot lately. For two reasons. The first is obvious. On Memorial Day at 7 a.m. (T minus 5 days and counting)...
Carolyn
May 25, 20172 min read
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Swiss Chard w/Olives
Jim, a 2016 volunteer and now the Dug In Farms "tractor guy", is growing a beautiful crop of Swiss Chard. We'll be harvesting it this...
Carolyn
May 23, 20172 min read
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Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry w/Lemon Sauce
This time of the year a stir fry is one of the simplest way to enjoy the true flavors of the season. The asparagus holds all of it's...
Carolyn
May 23, 20172 min read
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How Sweet It Is
I’ll never turn down help on the farm but yesterday I reserved the day all for myself. Quietly moving about the place, checking out what...
Carolyn
May 17, 20172 min read
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Boom! Little Bambinos
On Sunday, we will gather to celebrate Mother’s Day. Whether you celebrate moms of children, pets, or simply of good intentions, we will...
Carolyn
May 10, 20172 min read
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Asparagus with Dill Vinaigrette
Asparagus never fails as a favorite when served fresh and in season. There's only a month remaining before it'll be gone for the year....
Carolyn
May 10, 20171 min read
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Beet Strawberry Salad
When I find fresh, local strawberries they rarely make it home before being eaten. However, if you have more discipline than I do, or buy...
Carolyn
May 4, 20171 min read
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Berry Good,Thank You
Last week something profound happened on the farm. Okay, profound in a highly personal way. With the help of three volunteers (Ran, Mike...
Carolyn
May 3, 20172 min read
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