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Vegetable Yaki Soba

Cookus Interruptus   -   Jan 28, 2010 - By Cynthia

A flavorful Asian dish that incorporates dark leafy greens.  Vegetable Yaki Soba is one of my go-to meals when I can't think of anything to make.  Warm, nourishing garlic ginger broth with simmered vegetables ladled over noodles.  Young...

Master's Class - Valentine's Day!

The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   Jan 28, 2010 - By Sonya

Thanks to the die-hard canners who braved the arctic cold and made it to the Master's Canning - Valentine's class!  We made a new jam: Sweetheart Jam, and a butter pastry to match!  Sweetheart Jam will be stocked at Butcher Bill's in...

Eggs, eggs and more eggs

Lonesome Mile Farm   -   Jan 28, 2010 - By Kathryn_1

Smoked Salmon and Egg Salad Tartines 2006, Barefoot Contessa at Home, All Rights reserved Ingredients 12 extra-large eggs 1/3 cup good mayonnaise 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard 1 tablespoons minced fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish 1...

Have a Green Eco-Friendly Event!

Wall Flower Studio Garden   -   Jan 28, 2010 - By Karen_1

A Green Idea! These days, thankfully, many people are opting to plan green events. We are all seeking ways to celebrate and give gifts that are not going to be added to landfil. Making environmentally friendly decisions throughout the planning...

Photo by: Maxwell Creek Farm Welcome back to the LocalHarvest newsletter. In most parts of the country, winter is CSA sign up season. With this month's issue of the newsletter, we're starting a four-part series on all things CSA, which will...

Once Upon a Time

What's the Buzz?   -   Jan 27, 2010 - By Marcie

I don't know how it all began, really....this connection to the bees. I remember being a toddler in West Hempstead, NY and my best (and only friend) Eddy McGrath and I ran around my yard with little baggies playing Jungle Boy and Jungle Girl....trying to...

Arikara Sunflower - An Heirloom Rich With Heritage...

Wall Flower Studio Garden   -   Jan 27, 2010 - By Karen_1

The Arikara Sunflower Pictured above is photo that snapped at the Stanhope Heritage Museum today, where I take maintain the gardens. I'm so pleased that they grew this well and grateful I didn't forget to go at least once, armed with...

Julie & Julia Round 2: Spicy California Gumbo

Christopher Ranch   -   Jan 27, 2010 - By Justin_1

From time to time, I’m like  The Beatles - I get by with a little help from my friends. This past week has been a bit crazy (tornados in California?! That’s why I left Kansas), so, since I was busy scouring LA for a basement...

Who's Gonna Feed Them Hogs?

Spring Hill Farms   -   Jan 27, 2010 - By David_8

Here I am in this dang bed and who's gonna feed them hogs? So goes the old Tom T Hall song...After surgery on Monday I'm glad I'm not wondering that!   I would say "minor" surgery but the only time it's minor is when...

January Thaw

Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Jan 26, 2010 - By Mona

Oh what a gorgeous spring like day today! Yesterday’s storm was rainy and yucky but not at all as horrible as predicted.  The little road to the barn is very muddy this morning but most of the ice is gone so I could walk down quickly, not inch along...