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Walkers Fresh Veggies CSA February 2012 Newsletter

Walkers Fresh Veggies   -   Jan 31, 2012 - By Mark & Carolyn

Walkers Fresh Veggies - CSA  February 2012 Newsletter Hi Everyone! I just did an inventory of seeds I have on hand left over from last year and found I have the following seeds available to plant (these are additional crops not listed in my...

Maple Butter Acorn Squash

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Jan 31, 2012 - By Betty_1

Ingredients: 1 whole acorn-type squash (also try Carnival or Delicata) 2 T butter 2 T maple syrup 1 T brown sugar Dash of salt Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F Cut squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and strings Rub...

Whats new today?

Big Holler Farm   -   Jan 31, 2012 - By Kathie

Well, only in Kentucky at the end of January could you see your tulips coming up!  How crazy is that.  Started a new project today also.  Making cages for the newest members of our farm....  We're getting Quail.  Don't know...

Candied Lemon Slices and Honey Lemon Frosting

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Jan 30, 2012 - By Betty_1

Ingredients: 1/4 cup raw orange blossom honey 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 lemon, thinly sliced 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest Directions: Preheat oven to 200°F. Pour honey in a small...

Wild Jewels for your Wild Valentine

Morgan Botanicals   -   Jan 30, 2012 - By Jessica_7

I've always liked to make my own Valentine love letters....all handwritten and colored with leaves and sticks and twigs and rocks and plant dyed spots, or whipping up my own chocolatey and sticky and sweet confections, and irresistible luscious...

Naturally Sweetened Fruit Dip

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Jan 30, 2012 - By Betty_1

Ingredients: 8 oz. reduced fat cream cheese ½ C sour cream 1 C whipped cream ¼ C light brown sugar ¼ C white sugar or Demerara sugar 1 T Maple Syrup 1 t vanilla extract Directions: Combine all ingredients in the bowl of an...

Valentines Day made easy

At Home in Nature   -   Jan 30, 2012 - By Mary_5

Valentines day can be easy when you have a bucket delivered to your door (or their door - we understand that in these days you might be far apart) complete with home-made soaps, wash cloths, herbal baths and oils, and a delicious ready to eat or ready to cook...

Honey and Lemon Green Tea Cupcakes

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Jan 29, 2012 - By Betty_1

Ingredients: Zest and juice (1/4 cup) of one lemon 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup raw orange blossom honey 2 large eggs 1 green tea bag 1/2 cup boiling water 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon...

Catie & the Weasel

Moonshine Farm Organics   -   Jan 29, 2012 - By Catie

         There was quite a stir when I went to the hen house the oher day  all the chicks and the cowardly rooster named Earle were all up on the rafters  and  there were  2 dead chickens ...

Duck eggs vs Chicken eggs

Evergreen Acres Goat Farm   -   Jan 29, 2012 - By Goat Lady

Duck Eggs are an Alkaline producing food - Anti cancer food - much better Farm Fresh eggs with a rich smooth orange yolk whether Chicken eggs or Duck eggs will surprise you if you have only experienced the colorless and flavorless supermarket versions....