When my Carrot and I started this farm seven years ago, it’s safe to say we had no idea what we were getting ourselves into. And though we have grown our business by 30-40% every year and are extremely proud of the produce we put out into our local community each week, there are still…
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Heat Wave + RECIPE: Crunchy Cucumber & Kohlrabi Salad with Chili Oil
How did you all survive that heat wave last week? We made it through relatively unscathed (though we have never been more grateful for these days in the high seventies and nights in the low sixties that we’re experiencing right now). In fact, the heat wave did many of our crops well. We had to…
Preparations for Spring + RECIPE: Beef Short Rib & Bok Choy Fried Rice
The seventh season of Raleigh’s Hillside Farm is officially underway! My Carrot and I began seeding a little over two weeks ago with an epic afternoon spent dropping thousands of tiny onion, leek and scallion seeds into soil. And somehow, a short sixteen days later, greenhouse number one is nearly full. Brassica, lettuce, fennel, parsley,…
Farm Party + RECIPE: Summer Squash Tuna Melt Casserole
There are a lot of things I love about summer. I love the simplicity of grilled meals. I love the bounty. I love the way our little state comes alive with excitement and joy, suddenly remembering all the reasons they love being alive. I love watching my hard work manifest in front of me and the…
Business on the Brain + RECIPE: Sheet Pan Chicken with Cabbage & Leeks
How were all your Thanksgivings? Were they good and filled with amazing food and not too many awkward/uncomfortable conversations? Our two Thanksgivings were a healthy mix of heartwarming and stressful, just as I’m learning most holidays are now that I’m an adult. Luckily, the food was out of this world. We dove right from our…
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…
Farm Wind-Down + RECIPE: Crispy Korean Rice Bowl
Is there any better month than September? I really think not. I am in love with a month of the year and I’m not going to hide it. September just completely and totally rocks and I really never want it to end. November used to be my favorite month of the year (for obvious birthday-related…
Zoning Codes + RECIPE: Orecchiette with Kale Pesto, Sausage & White Beans
Have you ever noticed how pasta just solves everything? Like honestly, all the problems of the world, washed away for 10 minutes as you bite into that perfect starchy piece of pasta. If you are lucky there’s also cheese involved and a sauce with just enough garlic. Okay, maybe a little too much garlic. Because…
Relaxation Weekend + RECIPE: Garlicky Runner Beans with Fennel
As a CSA veggie farmer, it is rare that we get a whole weekend to relax and enjoy. (Don’t feel too bad for us, we spend many a winter weekend in front of the wood stove. Relaxation is a seasonal commodity for us farmin’ types). This weekend though. Ah. It was a beaut. Complete with…
RECIPE: Squash Blossom Garlic Scape Pizza
The farm season is in full swing and the eatin’ is good. I try to take something home from the field every night and sometimes it really starts to pile up in the fridges (yes fridges), but hey, I’m not complaining. Every meal is a new adventure. It’s a constant race to try and cook…
The Leek & The Carrot 