It’s official. We have entered cookie bake season which means I’m feeling very festive, a little fat, and way behind schedule on all of my gift purchasing. Without fail, every single Christmas I repeat this pattern where I sort of forget to be thoughtful until it’s nearly too late. I wax poetic to everyone who will…
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Cookbook Potluck Club + RECIPE: Snow Pea, Fennel & Pickled Strawberry Salad
Two winters ago, before I began dealing with the chronic recurring knee and hip injuries that have been plaguing me, back when I was still logging ridiculous miles on the treadmill at my local gym each week, I would binge watch episodes of America’s Next Top Model and page through endless back issues of my…
Farm Brunch + RECIPE: Homemade Bloody Mary Bar
I’m finally back and settled from a heavenly five days in D.C. (don’t worry I’ll tell you about all the food later) which was immediately followed by two big events (one on our farm, the other on an incredibly fabulous permaculture operation nearby) and preceded by a trip to the Northwoods and a trip to…
My Parachute + RECIPE: Never On Sunday
My husband said a funny thing to me the other day. As I was sitting on the couch, devising future strategies for our business and shooting out idea after idea after idea, my Carrot responded slowly with a mixture of enthusiasm and caution. By now he’s used to my non-stop dreaming and idea generation. Befuddled…
#whiskonthefarm + RECIPE: Tomato, Fennel & Pesto Grilled Pizza
Last weekend was an absolute frenzy at the farm. We hosted 150 people over three very full days plus an astounding number of journalists and photographers fascinated by the story of Soil Sisters. I’m not totally sure that I’ve recovered. Despite my rambling social butterfly ways, I’m really about 50% extrovert and 50% introvert, needing…
Simplicity+ RECIPE: Date Night Cheese Board
In the peak of summer, meal simplicity is key. Gone are the leisurely cold weather days spent in my kitchen experimenting and whipping up masterpieces. In the height of summer, we want meals that come together quickly in the kitchen or maybe don’t require any time in the kitchen at all. Our harvest days are…
Soil Sisters at Raleigh’s Hillside Farm + RECIPE: Snap Pea Salad with Chard Pistachio Pesto
It’s hard to believe August is only a couple short weeks away. For me this is bringing mixed emotions. It means our tomato season is so close I can actually taste it (!!!!!!). But it also means some of our other favorite vegetables (like peas) are already finished for the season. It means the farm…
Three Day Parties + Roasted Strawberry Rhubarb Ice Cream Sandwiches
The jury is still out on whether or not catapulting ourselves into hosting a three day party after six weeks straight of long days in the fields will be repeated or not. We went to bed after midnight for three nights in a row last weekend which is just not a thing us farmers are…
How to Survive June as a Farmer + RECIPE: Broccoli & Kohlrabi Salad
Take a few hours away from the farm with your partner in crime/farming/life. Even if you feel like you couldn’t possibly leave the farm before nightfall. Just do it anyways. Hire the most supportive, thoughtful, kind team of people you can find. Thank them for their amazingness daily. Splurge on YumButter. Keep it your pocket…
Best. Weekend. Ever. + RECIPE: Build-Your-Own Pizza Pudgie Pies
Let’s talk about things that I love. Like pudgie pies. Pudgie pies are high on the list of things that I love. Especially if they are of the build your own variety. (I mean what build-your-own situation do I not go crazy for? See exhibits A, B and C). Pudgie pies are right up there with long…
The Leek & The Carrot 