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Dearly Beloved

There’s about eighty-five things on my “to do” list right now but only one thing on my mind. The Wedding. The Wedding has taken over my...

Carolyn

Sep 13, 20162 min read

Pasta with Bursting Cherry Tomato Sauce

This recipe reminds me that the cherry tomato does not have to be relegated to a salad only. The dish is easy and a delight ~ even more...

Carolyn

Sep 7, 20161 min read

Butterkin Squash Pot Pie

The fall squash are coming on strong! This week the Butterkin squash makes a debut and what an adorable (and delicious) veggie. Pot pies...

Carolyn

Sep 7, 20161 min read

Tastes Like Chicken

Several years ago, after explaining my plans for the farm, a friend smiled and said ‘that’s an elephant best eaten one bite at a time.’...

Carolyn

Sep 6, 20162 min read

Rich & Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

After all the tomato sandwiches this summer its time for a little shift. Packed with tons of tomato flavor, this soup will leave you...

Carolyn

Aug 31, 20161 min read

Spaghetti Squash Caprese

There are loads of ways to enjoy spaghetti squash. Its a wonderful addition to your weekly menu, especially if you're trying to cut back...

Carolyn

Aug 31, 20162 min read

Is My Collar Dirty??

I took a shower this morning. Okay, for a lot of people this is hardly worthy of a blog post. But the morning shower got me thinking of a...

Carolyn

Aug 30, 20162 min read

Yellowfin Tuna with Yellow Watermelon

I haven't tried this recipe, however, I'm accepting ANY and ALL invitations to dinner ~ purely research, and the yellowfin tuna! The...

Carolyn

Aug 24, 20161 min read

Okra with Tomatoes

I'm a huge fan of okra and love finding new ways to prepare it. This recipe is so easy and most everything you need is at the farm stand....

Carolyn

Aug 24, 20161 min read

What's That Smell?

Lasagna Gardening My front yard has a distinct “Earthy” smell these days. I call it ‘eau de fall’. Ahhh, breathe in and know that the...

Carolyn

Aug 23, 20162 min read

Better SOONER than Later!

Dad whipping Dug In into shape There’s something slightly sadistic about August. It’s a month that seems intent on punishing me for...

Carolyn

Aug 17, 20162 min read

Cantaloupe & Yogurt Soup

When melons come in I try to eat as many as possible because before you know it they're gone. This past week I had a couple of cantaloupe...

Carolyn

Aug 17, 20161 min read

Breakfast Fried Green Tomatoes

Last weekend at the stand my friend Tina mentioned that husband loves Fried Green Tomatoes for breakfast. Breakfast? Tell me more! Well,...

Carolyn

Aug 17, 20161 min read

Zucchini Pudding

Alright, I admit it ~ when I heard "zucchini pudding" my first thought was, no thanks. It sounded like a recipe from someone with too...

Carolyn

Aug 10, 20161 min read

Tomatillo Salsa

I've long thought a tomatillo to be a small tomato but they're an entirely different fruit. Tomatillos are the key ingredient for salsa...

Carolyn

Aug 10, 20161 min read

WOOFIN' it!

Rue & Phil repairing the chicken coop Karen texted me over the weekend. She’d be out of town for a day, would I like to borrow her...

Carolyn

Aug 9, 20162 min read

Fellow Female Farmers

Jenny, my favorite flower farmer! Last week’s blog posted at seven on a Tuesday night. By ten my inbox was flooded. I’d written about a...

Carolyn

Aug 3, 20162 min read

Cucumber-Cantaloupe Salsa

Salsa = Freshness and this recipe turns up the fresh! This salsa goes great with chicken and fish or simply with chips as an appetizer....

Carolyn

Aug 3, 20161 min read

Stuffed Bell Peppers

This recipe is not only beautiful to present for dinner but a great way to get all of the good stuff in one place. The bell peppers are...

Carolyn

Aug 3, 20162 min read

Frida Kahlo's Zucchini Salad (Ensalada de Calabacin)

Here's a cheap ticket to Mexico City and sensuous summer nights surrounded by artists. Another one of Chris L.'s favorites ~ did I...

Carolyn

Jul 27, 20161 min read