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Brown Rice Pudding

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Feb 11, 2012 - By Betty_1

Ingredients: 1/3 cup raw honey 3/4 cup heavy cream 1 cup Greek yogurt 1-2/3 cups Water 2/3 cup brown rice 2 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon salt Cinnamon sugar blend Directions: In saucepan, bring water to a boil add in...

Starting the greenhouse

Richert/Phillips Farms   -   Feb 10, 2012 - By Michael_3

Some of the seeds that has been ordered has come in so we plan to open the greenhouse soon. Sanitation in the greenhouse is very important--a disease that could have blown in from some where else very well can still be in there. Wiping down tables, shelves,...

Maple-Dijon Parsnips

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Feb 10, 2012 - By Betty_1

Ingredients: 2 T butter 2 T maple syrup 2 t Dijon mustard ½ lb parsnips, peeled and cut into ¼ inch thick sticks Directions: Melt butter in medium skillet. Stir in syrup and mustard Add parsnips, lightly simmer, covered for 5-6...

Crazy Texas weather

The Organic Farm Experience   -   Feb 10, 2012 - By Deb

29 Degrees Tonight, burrrrrah As usual, our crazy weather here in Texas goes from nice warm days to below freezing temps at night.  Not to worry though, as the saying goes, "if you don't like the weather just wait 15 minutes and it will change...

Blueberry Honey Peach Sauce

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Feb 10, 2012 - By Betty_1

Ingredients: 1 cup raw blueberry honey 1/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 quart fresh or frozen or canned peaches Directions: Combine honey , blueberries and cinnamon in large saucepan; mix well....

2012 Season, February

Jake's Farm   -   Feb 10, 2012 - By Chris_6

We survived 2011! As many of our loyal customers already know, last year was a disaster and went down in the history books as the worst growing season ever on our farm. It was very disheartning to watch foliar diseases destroy our tomatoes while helplessly...

Spiced Maple Nuts

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Feb 10, 2012 - By Betty_1

Ingredients: 2 C Nuts 3 T Maple Syrup ¼ C sugar 1 t salt ¼ t each: cayenne pepper, black pepper, ginger, cinnamon Directions: Combine sugar, salt and spices in small bowl. Pour maple syrup into a large bowl. Toast nuts over...

Chiffon Honey Cake

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Feb 10, 2012 - By Betty_1

Ingredients: 1 cup honey 1/2 cup melted butter 1 Tablespoon instant coffee granules 2/3 cup brewed strong coffee 6 eggs, separated 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 2 cups flour 3/4 cup finely ground nuts 1/2 cup Demerara...

Safety when Cutting and Storing Cantaloupe

Conroe Saturday AM market   -   Feb 10, 2012 - By Fred

 Chef Michael Fleshner asked if I would share this on my blog. It is interesting reading. Demonstrating that because melons are grown on the ground. And due to the porous nature of the Cantaloupe's outer rind we should use caution when we cut and...

Maple-Pecan Apple Crisp

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Feb 09, 2012 - By Betty_1

Ingredients: 1/3 C flour 1/3 C rolled oats (not quick oats) ½ C dark brown sugar, packed ¼ t cinnamon plus ½ t ¼ C butter ¼ C Maple syrup 3 T chopped pecans 7 C peeled sliced baking apples Directions: ...