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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Southwestern Roasted Bell pepper Quesadillas
Conroe Saturday AM market - Feb 05, 2012 - By Fred
After being inspired by an episode of ABC's 'The Chew' and finding a good deal on Green Bell peppers , Red Onions, Spinach and Balsamic vinegar. I knew what The Wife and I were doing for dinner. The celebs on 'The Chew' were demonstrating...
Le Menu - what's ready already?
At Home in Nature - Feb 04, 2012 - By Mary_5
5 Gallon Bucket - $30 member, $40 non-member… 3.5 Gallon Grocery Sack - $20 member, $30 non-member… Fill them with whatever you like! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Whats Happening today?
Big Holler Farm - Feb 04, 2012 - By Kathie
Worked all week on the new cage for Quail, its coming along great, Randy has really done a great job. Its raining today so not so sure he'll get much done on it today. Chickens starting to come out of their coop into their pen, now its like...
Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Hazelnuts
Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles - Feb 04, 2012 - By Betty_1
Ingredients: 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved ¾ C hazelnuts, toasted and chopped 1/3 C maple syrup 2 T butter Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Melt butter in pan. Add sprouts and sauté until fork tender Pour in maple...
Ground Hog Day
L'Ecuyer Gardens - Feb 03, 2012 - By Twilya
Ground Hog Day marked the beginning of my seed starting season. My propagation trays are now filled with a variety of items tomatoes, broccoli, yellow strawberries, petunias, thyme, several types of lettuce and a unique plant called living stone. ...
Fresh beef, pork, and chicken
Rainbow Ranch Farms - Feb 03, 2012 - By Poly
Today: Separating fresh beef, pork, chicken and more for pick-up. 3 Dexters, 1 lowline Angus, 2 kunekune hogs, 2 English hogs (yes, the big black English Grande) all processed. Currently processing poultry. See you all tomorrow. I will be unavailable by phone,...
Maple Cranberry Apple Crisp
Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles - Feb 03, 2012 - By Betty_1
Ingredients: 1 C rolled oats ½ C pecans, toasted and chopped ½ C brown sugar 1/3 C flour 1 t cinnamon ¼ t salt ½ C butter, chilled and cut into small bits 2 lb tart apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced 2 C cranberries ½ C ...
Where to begin...
Dune Lakes Local Harvest Blog - Feb 03, 2012 - By Kris
Finally, 2012 is full speed ahead. We have been trying to get this farm up and running the last three years, but life has seemed to get in the way. But once you finally get your ducks in a row, things seem to begin the fall into place. But family business...
Winter 2012????
Clare Limerick Alpaca and Produce Farm - Feb 02, 2012 - By Jan_1
Can not believe this winter! I picked spinach yesterday. Pulled weeds in the hoophouse the day before. Getting ready to plant more spinach in the hoophouse with my new row planter!
Maple Glazed Carrots
Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles - Feb 02, 2012 - By Betty_1
Ingredients: 1/3 C water ¼ C maple syrup 3 T butter 1 ½ lbs carrots, scrubbed and cut into ½ inch rounds Directions Add all ingredients to a large skillet, bring to a boil Lower heat, cover and let simmer until carrots are tender but...