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…
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Birthday Recap + RECIPE: Cornbread Stuffing with Delicata Squash & Brussels Sprouts
Alright, now that we’ve gotten all those post-election feelings out of the way, let’s get to the happy November things like birthdays and that one holiday that’s coming up in a hurry that happens to be all about food. Let’s start with my birthday because I love my birthday and you all deserve to share…
Step Outside the Ordinary + RECIPES: Campfire Enchiladas & One-Skillet Breakfast
Four years ago, my hubby and I began a farm. We both always knew at our core that normal life just didn’t quite hold enough mystique for us. Adventure, independence, ingenuity and togetherness called our names. We needed something different, a path less taken. But I’ve learned recently that even the greatest adventure can quickly turn to…
Birthday Weekend + RECIPE: Brussels Sprout Salad with Grapefruit Butter Sauce
I got pickles, homemade vinegar, cured meats, photography lighting equipment, wool socks and a wool sleeping bag for my birthday. Birthday gifts can be very telling, don’t you think? I like food. I like to document my food. I like to adventure. And I like to be warm while doing it. There’s really not much…
How to celebrate a 30th Carrot birthday
Step One: Find a beautiful spot away from all the busy. Ideally on a weekday, for extra serenity. Step Two: Pack up enough food for a week even though you only plan to be gone for 2 nights. Step Three: Buy the very best (canned) beer you can find. Step Four: Don’t forget the doggies!…
The Leek & The Carrot 