I’ve had a lot on my mind lately. And really, can you blame me? With the significant ups and downs of our journey into spring, how could a farmer not have a lot on her mind as she eagerly awaits and anticipates when she’ll be able to work: when she’ll be able to till up…
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Our Rhubarb Patch + RECIPE: Brussels Sprouts with Harissa & Pickled Shallots
I spent most of my day Thursday in the dirt and god damn did it feel good. My leg muscles are burning. My nails have soil lodged under them. My wedding ring is a little less shiny than it was before and there is the tiniest bit of color and life back in my cheeks….
New Orleans + RECIPE: Hummus with Curried Cauliflower
A lot has happened in the past week. If you’ve been following along on Instagram you’ll know we bought a tractor, got a new farm logo, presented to a group of Soil Sisters about the effectiveness of Instagram in storytelling, and created a whole meal inspired by my lunch with my momma at Shaya in…
Scary Vegetables + RECIPE: Portobella, Escarole & Fennel Lasagna with White Sauce
Last week our CSA members received two items that scared them in the same box: escarole and fennel. Sometimes I feel bad throwing things at people they’ve never used before, but I have to be honest here, usually I don’t. I kind of adore giving our CSA members vegetables that they find intimidating. Things that…
Cabbage Love + RECIPE: Cabbage & Snow Pea Rice Bowl with Warm Coconut Peanut Sauce
We’re almost caught up my friends. Almost through the whirlwind of activity that is May and June on the farm. We’ve planted 11 whole fields (each about 700 square feet), made it through three weeks of the CSA (seriously how has that already happened?!), and thrown a farm party for new friends. We’ve fixed a…
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…
Farm Crush Friday: Dishing Up the Dirt + RECIPE: Winter Tabbouleh Salad
There’s nothing I need more after a vacation of beer, BBQ, and smoked things than to cozy up in a corner and fall into a book about vegetables. My girl Andrea Bemis allowed me to do just that with her new cookbook Dishing Up the Dirt. I’ve had a farm crush on Andrea for about…
Hunting Widow + RECIPE: Roasted Cauliflower with Brown Butter, Shallots & Parmesan
You guys this is embarrassing. So my Carrot left for the weekend to hunt deer at his parents’ home over in the beautiful woods and rolling hills of Richland Center. We women in Wisconsin who are all too used to this inaugural opening day of deer hunting season when we are left to our own…
Dinner on the Farm + RECIPE: Spaghetti Squash Fritters with Leek & Jalapeno
Farm walks. Cider. Blue skies with big fluffy clouds. Cool breezes. Pretty little strings of lights. Candles. Really any kind of mood lighting on a cool soon-to-be-fall night. Pumpkin. Squash. Brown butter. BBQ. Food that turns into more than food; food that turns into art, education, and conversation on the plate. Elegant mismatched china. The…
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…
