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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Chicken Rice and Okra
Conroe Saturday AM market - May 03, 2012 - By Fred
The meal inspiration came from poking around in the Fresh vegetable bin and Freezer. I first found Chicken tenders and could not decide if I would marinate them for an hour or just start sauteing them. In the pan on the stove I ended up starting with oil and...
Derby Day at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market
Bluegrass Farmers Market - May 03, 2012 - By Kentucky Proud
Saturday is “D Day” in Kentucky! If you are privileged enough to live in this great Commonwealth of Kentucky, then you know exactly what I am talking about when I say “D Day”...it's Derby Day!!! That means fast horses, plenty of fresh Kentucky spring...
Crossing Tamworth and Large Black Pigs
Spring Hill Farms - May 03, 2012 - By David_8
The Large Black and Tamworth pig crossing is still underway here at Spring Hill Farms. We had our first litters in March and so far have been happy with the results. They have been healthy and exhibited strong immunity which is the first test...
Yet another creative use for plastic grocery bags
Wild Things Farm - May 03, 2012 - By Terry_5
Any of you that grew up when paper grocery bags were the only option at the store knows just how handy the plastic bags are that we get now. I know they are annoying and they have a bad habit of multiplying in the cabinet, BUT could you imagine being...
Custom T-Shirt - Blue Andalusian Giveaway 1
Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles - May 03, 2012 - By Betty_1
The Andalusian is a breed of chicken originating in the Andalucia region of Spain. Often called the Blue Andalusian for the color accepted for showing by the American Poultry Association, they also appear in Splash (mottled) and Black. They are classified as...
Good Things Take Time
Straw Hat Farm - May 02, 2012 - By Chet and Karen
Waiting for that first bulb of garlic with it's fat, crisp, juicy cloves is a lesson in patience! We planted all those thousands of cloves back in October and plan to begin harvest in late June. The garlic field is looking beautiful, by the...
Water, water everywhere
Spinella Farm - May 02, 2012 - By Edward_1
The Good Lord recently sent us some much needed rain. It was a good rain - coming down steady and at the right temperature. It never ceases to amaze me that Mother Nature knows just what she needs. We had been watering for the past few weeks and the plants...
A TRIBUTE to Mothers :Start an Organic Productiv...
Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL - May 02, 2012 - By Tony_1
Instead of buying perishable flowers to your Grandmother/ Mother / wife /girl friend,this mother day,how about starting a Lasting PRODUCTIVE organic garden for the whole family , your LOVED ONE,or simply taking an Organic Gardening Class*?Check...
Our raw honey is used and endorsed by one of by the world’s most recognized chefs: Tom Colicchio and here is what Tom has to say about it: If you’re looking for really great honey , here’s my first piece of advice to you: You’re unlikely to find it in a...
Key Lime, It's Sublime!
What's the Buzz? - May 02, 2012 - By Marcie
As I sit here at the computer, just outside my window is a hungry blue jay, wondering why my bird feeder is empty and soggy. We just finished a record breaking five days of rain, which rarely happens in our locale except maybe in August as a tropical storm....