We’ve had a really exciting couple of weeks here at Raleigh’s Hillside Farm headquarters and Chez de The Leek & The Carrot. We launched our spring seedling sale pre-order. We cleaned the greenhouse. We inventoried our farm supplies. We did our taxes. We completed the majority of our annual organic certification paperwork. I was on…
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Thanksgiving!! + RECIPE: Aronia Berry Bourbon Smash
Raise your hand if you’re ready for Thanksgiving! Yeah, me neither. But we’re getting there. We know where we’re going (surprise! — we have finally found a way to attend both families’ celebrations this year) and I think I even know what I’m making (my favorite butternut squash salad and a variation on this green…
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…
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…
Snow Stuck + RECIPE/GIFT: DIY Roasted Cherry & Ginger Old Fashioned Kit
Back a month ago when it was 70 degrees outside and my hubby and I were doing fall hikes for my birthday in t-shirts and a light stocking hat, I really swore I didn’t care if winter ever came around this year. (Of course as an organic farmer I had a different opinion. I knew…
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…
Seasonally Confused + RECIPES: Pumpkin Bread with Oat Crumble & Hot Buttered Bourbon
I’ve got my seasons all mixed up and jumbled together. Seriously, I can’t decide if I should be eating pumpkin-inspired desserts or holiday cookies. Hint: since I can’t decide I’m having everything. I’m holding on to fall tightly, wearing scarves and sweaters as if they’ll keep me warm on their own and like I don’t need…
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!…
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