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…
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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…
September Slow Down + RECIPE: Ricotta & Cherry Tomato Pie
A little over a month ago, I had the joy of opening my farm to a hundred or so strangers over the course of one beautiful summer weekend. Our farm was part of Soil Sisters: a celebration of Wisconsin farms and rural life. (Head to Edible Madison f you want to hear the rambling story of…
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…
Musings on Moving + RECIPE: Summer Squash, Fennel & Pesto Pizza with Zucchini Crust
Going into July 1st I was really, truly (I’ll even go so far as to say extremely) enthusiastic about the idea of moving all my and my Carrot’s worldly belongings from one dwelling to another. I was also over the moon about home ownership, but the dominant pang of excitement since late April was over…
New Job! + RECIPE: Summer Vegetarian Cobbler
I got a new job! Well sort of. It’s not like I’m changing any of my current jobs, I just added one more thing to the mix which makes me very, very happy (most days) and makes my husband think I’m even crazier than he already knew I was. Once a week I’ve been developing two…
What’s Good on the Farm? + RECIPE: Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Strawberry Vinaigrette
It’s June now. (Don’t ask me how that happened). Full blown summertime on the farm. The fields are full of happily growing plants. Our fridge is full of delicious green things to eat and inspiration in my kitchen has never been more abundant. Our fourth CSA season began last week and I’m awash in all…
Planting Season + RECIPES: Ramps Two Ways
Things are sure ramp-ing up on the farm right about now. (Get it? Because of the ramp recipes!?). Every hour I’m not at work or in my kitchen, I’m out in the sunshine. It’s absolutely blissful, filled with muddy feet, muddier hands, sun-kissed faces and so many birds chirping. I think I might be going delirious from all…
Famous Dave’s + RECIPE: Twice-Baked Potatoes with Yogurt & Cilantro Pesto
Six years and seven months ago my Carrot and I met working alongside each other at the Famous Dave’s restaurant in Madison, Wisconsin. I don’t think I’ve ever disclosed to you how my Carrot and I met. I’m not sure why. Probably because for some reason or other, I find it disgraceful that this farming…
Transitions + RECIPE: Garbage Quiche
Things on the farm are ramping up my friends. We’ve officially transitioned from thinking about things like balance and travel and having a clean home to thinking exclusively about the farm: what we have to do each week, what we need to focus on and what should be prioritized. In case you haven’t been following…
The Leek & The Carrot 