Going into July 1st I was really, truly (I’ll even go so far as to say extremely) enthusiastic about the idea of moving all my and my Carrot’s worldly belongings from one dwelling to another. I was also over the moon about home ownership, but the dominant pang of excitement since late April was over…
Author: Leek
I am one half of a beautiful farming venture outside of Evansville, Wisconsin. I run a vegetable CSA and market farm on about 3 acres with my husband, fondly known as "my Carrot man." Raleigh's Hillside Farm is in its third year of existence and every year is a fun, exciting new learning experience! This blog is my space to share stories about me, us, our relationship, our farm, farmers we respect, and dozens and dozens of recipes.
New Job! + RECIPE: Summer Vegetarian Cobbler
I got a new job! Well sort of. It’s not like I’m changing any of my current jobs, I just added one more thing to the mix which makes me very, very happy (most days) and makes my husband think I’m even crazier than he already knew I was. Once a week I’ve been developing two…
Columbus, Ohio
The farming season may be in full swing, but sometimes a girl just needs to get away (especially if that girl happens to be in a wedding in a couple of weeks and there is a bride to celebrate). Last weekend I abandoned my hubby and the fields, and made the seven-hour drive to Ohio…
What’s Good on the Farm? + RECIPE: Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Strawberry Vinaigrette
It’s June now. (Don’t ask me how that happened). Full blown summertime on the farm. The fields are full of happily growing plants. Our fridge is full of delicious green things to eat and inspiration in my kitchen has never been more abundant. Our fourth CSA season began last week and I’m awash in all…
Memorial Day Weekend + RECIPE: Grilled Pizza with Asparagus, Ricotta and Green Sauce
Hello everyone! Did you all have a beautiful Memorial Day weekend? Did you eat only grilled things and spend all your time outside and maybe even get into the water? Whatever you did, I hope it was relaxing. Sadly, we did not break out our new canoe yet or find ourselves out on the water,…
Spoiling the Parents + RECIPE: Rhubarb Margaritas
It’s a rare day that I get to cook a full meal at our farm. Cook at home, yes, no problem. I do so almost daily during the off season. But once the farming season gets underway and we begin to spend more time at our farm than our home, the tables turn. Suddenly I…
We Bought a House! + RECIPE: Charred Asparagus Grilled Cheese
There’s something I have been hiding from you all. It wasn’t exactly intentional. It’s just that in the midst of all the farming craziness and the whirlwind that is springtime as a farmer, I hadn’t truly had time to wrap my head around the reality that is our 2016 lives until this past weekend. So,…
Cooking From the Pantry + RECIPE: Vegan Sweet Potato & Lentil Burgers
Spring is such a strange time of year as far as my kitchen is concerned. We may be transplanting vegetable seedlings up a storm and playing in the dirt almost daily, but it’s still too early for our farm to actually have anything for us to eat. Honestly, it’s kind of a tease. We spend our…
Planting Season + RECIPES: Ramps Two Ways
Things are sure ramp-ing up on the farm right about now. (Get it? Because of the ramp recipes!?). Every hour I’m not at work or in my kitchen, I’m out in the sunshine. It’s absolutely blissful, filled with muddy feet, muddier hands, sun-kissed faces and so many birds chirping. I think I might be going delirious from all…
Springtime + RECIPE: Balsamic Strawberries & Cream Sweet Rolls
This spring you guys. This spring is weird. But then again, I’m pretty sure I say that every year. I just want winter to quickly and efficiently turn a corner into green grass and sunshine and mild perfect, Birkenstock-wearing weather. And it never does. It’s Wisconsin. It warms and then it cools and then it’s…
The Leek & The Carrot 