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Cranberry Apricot Maple Syrup

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Feb 27, 2012 - By Betty_1

Ingredients: 1 C maple syrup ¼ C dried cranberries, chopped ¼ C dried apricots, snipped into small pieces 2 t lemon juice Directions: Place syrup and fruits in small heavy saucepan. Simmer, uncovered until fruits look plump, about 5...

Honey Mint Jelly

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Feb 27, 2012 - By Betty_1

Ingredients: 2-3 T dried 4 oz fresh mint leaves 3/4 C boiling water 1/2 C (bottle or pouch) pectin 2 1/2 C raw honey ( raw wildflower honey or raw buckwheat honey ) Directions: Cover mint with boiling water. Let set 15 minutes....

Baby, snow storm, firewood and chores.

Tangle Tree Ranch   -   Feb 27, 2012 - By Marte Holen

Yes, we got a snowstorm in, not too bad of one, but no school tomorrow. So I can sleep in, as much as you can with a baby in the house. But we have some doings in Grand Forks tomorrow, so we got to make it out of here. The roads are not too bad, but who knows...

CSA Sign Up

Iverson Family Farm   -   Feb 27, 2012 - By Bret

We are having our sign up period from March 15th to June 1st.  Prices did not go up this year.  We are looking to expand and want to honor our past customers.  The high tunnel is complete.  If you sign up and pay by April 15th,...

What's with this weather? It's lambing and...

Four Country Gals   -   Feb 27, 2012 - By Shari_1

All winter long, the temperature has been above normal, the precipitation below level, and even the wind hasn't been too bad.  Now that it's kidding and lambing time, Mother Nature is having her way.  Our sheep are quite pregnant and...

Honey Ginger Carrots

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Feb 26, 2012 - By Betty_1

Honey Ginger Carrots Ingredients: 1 1/2 T raw honey ( raw wildflower honey or raw buckwheat honey ) 2 T butter 1 T olive oil 1/2 t salt 3 cloves garlic chopped 1 lb baby carrots 1-1 1/2 T fresh ginger, grated ...

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!!...