Two days ago we said good bye to our employees on the most lovely late fall day. The breeze was gentle (but brisk), the sun was shining, and the team hadn’t been together in full for over three weeks (and hadn’t worked together without worker shares since the spring). It was the perfect way to…
Category: ramblings
The Last Last Box + RECIPE: Pork Carnitas with Roasted Vegetables
I know I told you we said goodbye to our CSA members two weeks ago. But then we had this “problem.” After the CSA ended on October 18th, our basement storage was still packed full of onions and potatoes (I’m talking hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of pounds of fully cured storage beauties) and our…
Rest & Recovery + D.C. Recos + RECIPE: Delicata, Leek & Chard Salad with Brown Butter Sauce
On Wednesday we said good bye to our CSA members for 2017. It’s a time of year that always comes with intense mixed emotions. And this year it was even more bittersweet because holy cats did that season go fast. It was a beautiful season filled with wonderful new friends, a hilarious and kind farm…
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…
Camping + Illness + RECIPE: Sweet Corn Risotto with Corn Cob Broth & Cherry Tomatoes
Two weeks ago my Carrot and I headed out to Buckhorn State Park for our annual Carrot birthday celebration. We hiked and lounged in our hammocks. We watched the doggies swim and we hunted for campfire wood.. We blew up the most ridiculous air mattress and slept like total babies through the night (two feet…
Grilled Simplicity + RECIPE: Orange Ginger Spare Ribs with Asian Slaw
The past week has been all about recovery and getting my life back together post Soil Sisters weekend. It’s still the farming season so we’re still working hard, but also trying to find some moments for self care. A coffee enjoyed in the morning without obligations for just a few minutes. Quick meetings for collaborative…
#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…
Farm to Glass Cocktail Series + RECIPE: Berry Rhubarb Lemonade
For some reason or another, this summer has been all about farm-inspired cocktails. Maybe its the fun cocktail syrups I discovered, maybe its the farm stress, maybe its the excess quantities of fresh cucumbers and basil we’re dealing with right now. It’s hard to know what has made sipping a farmy cocktail the highlight of…
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…
The Leek & The Carrot 