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Broccoli Salad

Wild Things Farm   -   Dec 18, 2009 - By Terry_5

Although fall veggies are almost a pleasant memory, a few heads of broccoli made their way into the kitchen and made this wonderful recipe possible: Broccoli Salad In a pretty big mixing bowl, add about 4 cups broccoli, washed and broken into small...

Westminster Farmers' Market Report for 12-18-0...

Westminster Farmers' Market   -   Dec 18, 2009 - By Dean

Westminster Farmers’ Market Report from Maple Heights Farm Why NOT Make Your Own Puff Pastry? The Holidays are upon us and everyone is in crazy mode preparing to have a relaxing Christmas day.  We are no exception as we are triple-booked some...

ROTTEN and CORRUPTED OFFICIALS or just" Rot...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Dec 18, 2009 - By Tony_1

Check out your local  chamber chapter  if any official is  ILLEGALLY profiteering from public events .They did just that here at L W city and fired the chief who was a former Mayor and Commissioner.He was  allegedly pocketing cash from...

Good Neighbors and Pigs

Kelvin Grove Farm   -   Dec 18, 2009 - By Smiokey Joe

Robert Frost once said that good fences make good neighbors; obviously he never raised pigs.  At midnight our phone rang.  It was our neighbor M. and he'd found our pig lying in his horse pasture.  Tim and Peggie sprung from the bed and...

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr .........................

Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Dec 17, 2009 - By Mona

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr....................................  Wow!  Is it ever cold outside!  With below zero temperatures it is quite a struggle to stay warm outside when doing barn chores or just walking Stella.  Stella and our indoor kitty,...

Luscious Beet Salad with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Cookus Interruptus   -   Dec 17, 2009 - By Cynthia

Deep red, vibrant green and a sprinkle of snow white make this dramatic salad a sensational addition to your holiday meal.  The whole beet is utilized - even the greens.  To watch the video showing how to make this and print the recipe click here...

Full Moon Barn Party

Cranberry Moon Farm   -   Dec 17, 2009 - By Miss Lisa

The month of December will host two full moon displays, yet again. It’s been a very bright lite time for this first full moon. The weather is still unstable and not typical for the season. It has hardly brought freezing temperatures and snow. Some, yes, but...

My last entry was this past spring. It was really a rough year (tooooo much rain), but hope springs eternal........ All the beds are planted in cover crops waiting for the appropriate time to begin planting. They include oats, rye and peas....

This Week At Colvin Family Farm

Colvin Family Farm   -   Dec 16, 2009 - By Colvin Farm

  It has begun—Mud Season. Thick mud, thin mud, sloppy mud, sticky mud, slick mud—mud of all types, loved by little boys, hated by moms (that is an understatement) tolerated by men (what can we do about it?)—Mud.  I remember a book that my great...

Broiler Chicks Arrive Friday

Twin Creeks Farms- Wesley Stephens and Bethany Stephens   -   Dec 16, 2009 - By Wesley and Bethany

We will be getting 125 broiler chicks in this Friday. A lot of folks are hesitant to start chicks this time of year, but we have had good success with them in cold weather, though it does require close attention to brooding temperature. We will brood the...