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FREE event: Let's make blankets!

At Home in Nature   -   Nov 12, 2011 - By Mary_5

On December 10, 2011, from 10 until 2, we'll be making alpaca blankets, felt and other warm clothing out at the farm!  The blankets, felt and other warm clothing will be given freely to the working poor, the elderly, the sick and others in...

F.F.L. 1-A CSA Renewal Deadline 12-15-2011

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Nov 12, 2011 - By Poly

FFL-1-A CSA has been improved for 2012. Subscription deadline is Dec. 15th 2011. Please contact me to renew. FFL--1-A members get first choice of renewal. There are limited openings. Thank you! Please check the new and improved program ...

Multiple Farm CSA by Rodale Institute

Moonstruck Farms   -   Nov 12, 2011 - By Rowena

http://www.rodaleinstitute.org/2010_nf_Multifarm_CSAs_More-farms-are-better More farms are better...thanks to your support we are proving it, and we have barely begun!!  Thought you might enjoy reading some material I have read through the years, and...

Ever have Champagne BBQ'd Pineapple ?

Conroe Saturday AM market   -   Nov 11, 2011 - By Fred

As the week draws to a close my imagination ran wild as I searched to use up last Saturday's Fresh Vegetables and Fruit. I peeled the last Pineapple last night cut it up into spears and placed them in Champagne BBQ sauce. On the way home I picked up...

Kale Salad 2

The Farm Report from Turkey Hill   -   Nov 11, 2011 - By Farmer Herman

KALE SALAD - Perfect for young kale - Combine the juice of the lemon with the pressed garlic clove and the olive oil, then put the washed, cut-up kale in there and massage it with your hands for a few minutes until it gets nicely wilty. Integrate the carrot...

Kale Salad 1

The Farm Report from Turkey Hill   -   Nov 11, 2011 - By Farmer Herman

Kale Salad - good for any kale. let it marinate. of course, the fresher the better. * CURRIED KALE SALAD Created by Faye Pulvermuller Dressing: 8 cloves garlic 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup raw apple cider vinegar ( can use part balsamic) 3/4...

Picture perfect Pork Loin Hawaiian Style

Conroe Saturday AM market   -   Nov 10, 2011 - By Fred

As the weather cools, does the call of the tropics enter your mind. Warm sunny beaches, the sound of the surf.I had this moment on my way home tonight. I purchased two Pineapples for $1 each this past Saturday and tonight is the night to feature it at the...

The Birth of a New Jam...

The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   Nov 10, 2011 - By Sonya

Announcing the newest "seasonal" preserve in our repertoire:  Sugar Plum Preserves!   Unlike our regular Plum Preserves, this spread is much sweeter, not tart. It is made with juicy, ripe plums, granulated sugar (NO HFCS), warm brandy,...

Herbs for the Holidays

Owens Acres - Lavender, Herbs, and Tea   -   Nov 10, 2011 - By Laura & Mike

Herbs are part of our everyday life, even when we don't realize it!  Herbs and flowers can be used for culinary, health, healing, and giving.  How to use herbs for your holidays: Culinary: Bay Leaves - Traditional and essential for...

100,000 pounds of rubbish and counting

At Home in Nature   -   Nov 10, 2011 - By Mary_5

We are using recycled materials to construct windbreaks, animal pens, animal shelters and more!  Check it out on youtube...   http://youtu.be/-1sV2PKEup8