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More Herbs and Food Combinations part two

Blog: Spices and Herbs by Elaynn   -   Monday December 05, 2011   -   By Elaynn

  A while back, I did a blog on spices and what they go well with. This time I will just use the herb and what foods it will enhance. Look through my blogs and you will also see how to make up your own spice blends, such as PUMPKIN PIE SPICE BLEND,...

Over abundance of herbs!

Blog: Spices and Herbs by Elaynn   -   Monday October 24, 2011   -   By Elaynn

  I have had a really good growing season this year with my herbs! Of course, growing herbs is different from growing hay, vegetables, or fruits. As a result, I have an over abundance of some herbs. Most of my herbs I use in my formulas, but...

WHAT HERBS GO WITH WHAT FOODS??

Blog: Spices and Herbs by Elaynn   -   Monday September 26, 2011   -   By Elaynn

  I thought that I might like to share with you some herb ideas that go with foods. I keep a paper in my spice and herb drawer to match foods with. Maybe some of you might enjoy a list to look quickly at to see what herbs you can use to go...

Beautiful day!

Blog: Debbie's Garden   -   Sunday September 18, 2011   -   By Chickadee1

What a glorious day it was today....the weather so nice and mild, not too hot or too cool. Too bad it can't be this great every day! I spent most of it outside in the garden, weeding and harvesting herbs, mostly basil.  I hung a lot of it to dry, and some...

Brimming with pride!

Blog: Johnson's Family Farm   -   Tuesday September 06, 2011   -   By Bill

We have had a great labor day weekend here at JFF, and I see more everyday the joy of growing high quality  Better'N Organic (tm) products! I was invited to a family gathering, to have soup and quality time, and after our harvest, I was whining...

Johnsons family farm- the begining

Blog: Johnson's Family Farm   -   Sunday August 28, 2011   -   By Bill

Greetings all, Today I am going to be blogging about where it all began, and some of the things I have learned along the way. Initially I had signed up with a mail order company called SMC, ( I always liked Tom Bosley) anyway I was going to get rich...

Blogging is fun!

Blog: Johnson's Family Farm   -   Thursday August 25, 2011   -   By Bill

Hello cyberworld! I had a great idea for a regular blog, and I think I might just have a knack for it. My life consists of three distinct categories ( more when I listen to the voices in my head) but for the sake of argument we will call it just three for...

New Herbs Ready for Purchasing!

Blog: Spices and Herbs by Elaynn   -   Wednesday August 17, 2011   -   By Elaynn

  Here are the herbs that I have ready for purchasing. All freshly harvested and dried from this spring and summer!   Check out my LH store under SPICES & HERBS BY ELAYNN BASIL:      SWEET BASIL ...

Pesto in a Pinch

Blog: Heritage Harvest Farm   -   Monday August 08, 2011   -   By MattCorinneFletcher

Pesto in a Pinch This recipe uses walnuts instead of expensive pine nuts. It's a delicious alternative to authentic pesto and is a great way to preserve fresh basil for the winter. 5 cups fresh basil (Heritage Harvest Farm product) 4 garlic...

Moving and Shaking in Alaska!

Blog: Johnson's Family Farm   -   Saturday August 06, 2011   -   By Bill

Hello everyone! I spent the last hour producing the most entertaining blog you ever read, then I went to another window and lost it all! so if you enjoy blogging as well you should save regularly! after every sentence like I am doing now! :)  let's...

WHAT ABOUT BASIL???

Blog: Spices and Herbs by Elaynn   -   Thursday August 04, 2011   -   By Elaynn

  BASILS It may not be well known, but BASIL is part of the mint family, or family Lamiaceae Here is an alphabetical breakdown of some of the BASILS that I'm familiar with. Any of you out there that care to...

JFFALASKA,LLC becomes Independant distributor of t...

Blog: Johnson's Family Farm   -   Sunday July 31, 2011   -   By Bill

Hello cyber world! I really like to blog, just seems that I never have the time.. guess I should make some. Johnson's family farm is getting closer to seeing its first month on its own feet! everyone loves our products (including us!) and they have been...

NEWLY HARVESTED AND DRIED HERBS READY FOR PURCHASH...

Blog: Spices and Herbs by Elaynn   -   Friday July 29, 2011   -   By Elaynn

  My herb garden has really benefited from all this heat and I am harvesting everything on a regular basis! HERE'S A LIST OF MY NEWLY DRIED HERBS THAT ARE AVAILABLE NOW: SWEET BASIL THAI BASIL ...

Basil

Blog: Eaters' Guild   -   Wednesday July 27, 2011   -   By Laurie

Basil Basil is in the mint family. It originates from the East, particularly India, where it has been cultivated for 5,000 years. My favorite thing about basil is that it is toxic to mosquitoes, which is a specie that can be very deadly in the dewy morning...

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Tomato Basil Jam

Blog: Kelvin Grove Farm   -   Wednesday July 13, 2011   -   By Smiokey Joe

The tomatoes are coming in slowly here.  The cool June nights and lots of rain are delaying ripening.  I do have a few ripe tomatoes though.  Not enough to make sauce, but enough to try something new.   I'v seen lots of recipes for tomato...

Planting Your Herb Garden

Blog: Herbs en' Route 'Your Herbal Minute'   -   Saturday July 02, 2011   -   By Michelle

Hi everyone!  The weather may be hot and humid.  During the early morning and late afternoon hours when the weather is the coolest part of the day you can plant a culinary herb garden.  A selection of fresh culinary herbs that...

Here goes...what a different year this is going to...

Blog: Moonstruck Farms   -   Monday March 28, 2011   -   By Rowena

Well we are buying seed by the ounce and by the pound...big difference from last year.  150 feet of snow peas went in today instead of 20 feet like last year....100s of feet of squash, melons and green beans are planned.  We have radishes with greens...

Moving along..

Blog: Moonstruck Farms   -   Wednesday February 09, 2011   -   By Rowena

Started the day picking up the last of the whole chickens...wow.. Whole chickens will probably sell out this month!  Spent an hour or so creating a new seed storing system including seeding supplies so all in one place...put aside tomatoes, squash,...

Boring normal day on the farm!

Blog: Moonstruck Farms   -   Monday January 10, 2011   -   By Rowena

Started the day as usual, up with the husband, made his lunch, checked to make sure the girls were up and running...signed any forgotten school papers, made sure a good lunch was made, start a load of laundry and a pot of coffee!!  Drop Meghan at school;...

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