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Winter work

Walkers Fresh Veggies   -   Dec 29, 2014 - By Mark & Carolyn

The day after Christmas I was able to finish up my fall plowing!  What a change from last year -- I have 21 of our 26 acres chisel plowed this year. I use a tool bar with five heavy spring shanks spaced around 16 inches apart,  with wide sweeps and...

The Art of Using Fennel

Home Farm Herbery   -   Dec 28, 2014 - By Arlene

The Art of Using Fennel© By Arlene Wright-Correll This week’s email question asks, “Can you tell me a little about fennel seeds and cooking with it?” Yes, I can.   It is a...

Happy Kwanzaa!

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Dec 26, 2014 - By Kentucky Proud

And, the December celebrations continue with Kwanzaa! While Kwanzaa has not been a traditional celebration for as long as Hanukkah or Christmas, it is none the less celebrated by many throughout the world starting on December 26th and lasting until January...

The Fiber Twelve Days of Christmas 2014

Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Dec 24, 2014 - By Mona

It's that time of year again to sing a happy tune.  Merry Christmas Everyone!!!  The Fiber Twelve Days of Christmas         On the twelfth day of Stitch-mas, my true love gave to me: Twelve knitters knitting ...

HERBS THAT WORKS WELL TOGETHER WITH MEAT AND ...

CAROLINA HERBS!!!   -   Dec 24, 2014 - By Elaynn

Here is a list of meats , including game, and the herbs that you can use when preparing a meal.  All the herbs mentioned  work well  with each other, and you can use the herbs in any combination that you want ( all the herbs or  just 2 or...

Merry Christmas Eve from the Bluegrass Farmers'...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Dec 24, 2014 - By Kentucky Proud

And, the December celebrations continue... Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas eve from our farms to your homes! Christmas is a day for celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ in the Christian religion and as a cultural celebration among many others....

Clean-up

Richert/Phillips Farms   -   Dec 22, 2014 - By Michael_3

This easy weather has allowed us to get our fall field work done early and clean up around the maple syrup equipment months ahead of time--we are pleased.    This year we were able to enjoy the produce expos much better, because we did not have to...

HERB AND SPICE SUBSTITUTIONS

CAROLINA HERBS!!!   -   Dec 21, 2014 - By Elaynn

HERB  AND SPICE SUBSTITUTION CHART You may find yourself in a situation where you are out of a specified herb or spice in a recipe or perhaps you just don't care for that specific herb or spice. This chart will help you choose substitutions or...

HERBS THAT WORK WELL TOGETHER WITH FISH AND SHELLF...

CAROLINA HERBS!!!   -   Dec 20, 2014 - By Elaynn

 Here is a list of  fish and shellfish and the herbs that you can use when preparing a meal.  All the herbs mentioned  work well  with each other, and you can use the herbs in any combination that you want ( all the herbs or  just...

Happy Holidays!

The Cowgirl Whey   -   Dec 20, 2014 - By Jennifer_6

 Happy Holidays!