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Nancy's Vegan Greens Soup

Gandharva Farm   -   Aug 07, 2014 - By Rita_1

This one is sooo easy ... and you can use any of your dark leafy greens. Steam about 1/2 lb. of Collards and 1/2 lb. of Kale.  Also steam 2 medium potatoes.  Sautee chopped garlic and onions.  Place all in a blender, add some of the water from...

A Night Out

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   Aug 07, 2014 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

“How come we don’t see you around town very much anymore?” is a not uncommon question.  “Don’t you girls get out and have fun?” The honest answer is that, between the chores, the shop, the market, the garden, running a business, and all the other...

Sudden Storms

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   Aug 07, 2014 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

The day even started hot, muggy, clingy.  A steady breeze helped keep the climbing heat from being entirely unbearable, but this was going to be one of those days where just keeping the animals alive and in the shade would be the major accomplishment of...

Monsoon Season

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   Aug 07, 2014 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

The first couple of years after we moved up to the farm full-time offered classic Northwoods summers—cool, moist mornings, a little rain in the afternoons, and maybe three days of 80 degrees.  There really wasn’t any need for air conditioning, and we...

Sommer's Zucchini Brownies

Gandharva Farm   -   Aug 07, 2014 - By Rita_1

  Zucchini Brownies submitted by Sommer. Brownies are upper right in photo. From Simply in Season , by Mary Beth Lind and Cathleen Hockman-Wert ( Simply in Season  is my all-time favorite, go-to cookbook.) -1 cup flour ...

Sommer's Secret (Chard) Blueberry Bars

Gandharva Farm   -   Aug 07, 2014 - By Rita_1

  Secret Blueberry Bars Adapted from Deceptively Delicious , by Jessica Seinfeld. See Sommer's  Chard Puree recipe below this one to learn her Secret. Blueberry bars lower left, Zucchini brownies upper right. - 1 cup...

Elyse's Bread 'n Butter Zucchini Pickles

Gandharva Farm   -   Aug 07, 2014 - By Rita_1

  (Submitted by ee, original recipe by Tara Derr Webb ) Active Time: 30 minutes. Total 1 hr 30 min.plus overnight pickling Makes about 1 quart (or increase all accordingly) Ingredients 1 lb very firm medium zucchini, sliced crosswise 1/8...

This week at Nelsfarm

Nelsfarm Produce   -   Aug 06, 2014 - By Teresa

The storm and wind took the roof off the hoop house last week.  Bummed at first but at least it wasn't winter when it happened.  We harvested the first of the grape yellow tomatoes.  They are the sweetest tasting tomatoes I have ever tasted....

Banana Nut Wraps

The Depot Farm   -   Aug 04, 2014 - By Phil_2

Here's an easy breakfast sandwich to have at home or on the go!   Thinly slice a banana and spread almond butter or your favorite nut spread on the slices; place in a double layer of romaine or iceberg lettuce and roll like a burrito. Make two or...

August 4, 2014 Tonopah Farmers Market

Tonopah Farmers Market   -   Aug 02, 2014 - By Mary_13

  Featured “Locally-Grown Hero”: Each week we will give a shout out to businesses who have supported the TFM financially or with donated services.  We could not have the TFM without their support. This Week … · JIM BUTLER INN...