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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Longing for Spring!
H.A.M.M.S. Farm - Feb 26, 2012 - By Hilary_1
What a beauty of a day. The last one of February break. Yesterday we awoke to a dusting of snow, it was just enough to slide down the hill acrossed the road. With such a funny winter, there should be no complaining about the season dragging on, but some how it...
Maple-Bourbon Brine
Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles - Feb 26, 2012 - By Betty_1
Ingredients: 8 C water 1 C maple syrup 1 C kosher salt ¾ C brown sugar ¼ C fresh rosemary, chopped 3 T Dijon mustard 2 T hot pepper flakes 2 T Bourbon 2 T fresh thyme, chopped 2 T fresh ginger, chopped ½ T whole...
Honey Curry Chicken Wings
Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles - Feb 26, 2012 - By Betty_1
Ingredients: 2-1/2 lbs. thawed chicken wings 1 cup raw honey ( raw wildflower honey or raw buckwheat honey ) 2/3 cup Dijon mustard 2 Tablespoons butter 4 teaspoons curry powder Directions: In a small saucepan, combine...
Cottage Food Law for California!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
Moonstruck Farms - Feb 26, 2012 - By Rowena
This legislation is being sponsored by the SELC and Matt Gato , an assemblyman. It would enable all of you who have contacted me about selling jams and jellies and homemade breads to do it without the expense of a certified kitchen!!! From your own homes!!...
Garlic Cumin Pepper Chicken and forgetfulness
Conroe Saturday AM market - Feb 26, 2012 - By Fred
What a Market today. Jewelry, Scentsy , Restored furniture, African/American accessories and my favorite Peas Farm produce and Chef Michael Fleshner to answer questions. I hope I do not forget any items in my Market basket. I brought home Fresh spinach,...
Honey Coconut Fig Cookies
Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles - Feb 25, 2012 - By Betty_1
Ingredients: 1/2 C raw orange blossom honey 1 C dried figs 3/4 C sugar or demerara sugar 1/2 C softened butter 2 T half and half 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2-3/4 C flour 1/2 t salt 3 t baking powder 1/2 C coconut 1 t...
Maple Apple Bread Pudding
Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles - Feb 25, 2012 - By Betty_1
Ingredients: ¾ C maple syrup plus ½ C separate 6 eggs 4 inches of scraped vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla extract * ½ C dark brown sugar, packed plus ¼ C separate ½ t salt 2 t cinnamon 1 C heavy cream 1 C milk 2 T dark rum 1...
Honey Wheat Oatmeal Bread
Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles - Feb 25, 2012 - By Betty_1
Ingredients: 1/3 C raw honey ( raw wildflower honey or raw buckwheat honey ) 1/4 C water 1 T olive oil 1 t salt 1 C rolled oats 1 1/2 C whole wheat flour 1 1/2 C white bread flour 1 t instant yeast Directions: ...
Finally have our CSA
Allen Creek Country Store - Feb 25, 2012 - By Lori_3
Well, I have finally set up our fiber CSA! We will be shearing everyone late April and based on last years clip and the increase in the herd we should have an excellent harvest. Our offerings will be of 6 or more colors, all natural with no harsh...
The Sprout House
Pleasant Valley Farm - Feb 24, 2012 - By Emily
A big projet has been crossed off of our spring to-do list. The greenhouse we use for starting seeds was really showing its age. The plastic was in tatters, the inside was filled with skeletons of last year's overgrown weeds, and with all the...