by katie | Jan 13, 2014 | Baking, Cooking, farm dinner, Vegetable Gardening
Come to the farm for pizza night. We have a farmer who is experienced at cooking pizzas in a wood fired oven here, so we are doing it ! Another week of it. Come if you like, bring toppings and drink of your choice. See the farm, enjoy vegetables from the gardens. Just...
by katie | Mar 19, 2013 | Cooking, Farming, Organic Gardening, Self sustainability, Vegetable Gardening
I’m afraid I’m quite boring in my use of spices, although most of the spices I use come straight from the garden. My husband and kids don’t like spicy food much or strange herbs, even curries. So my standby is a good base of fresh veggies, whatever...
by katie | Jan 1, 2013 | Cooking, Farming, Self sustainability
New Years Day working in the garden. So much garden work to do at this time of the year. I’m pruning deciduous trees and shrubs, fruit trees, roses, hydrangeas, fushias. Cutting back perennials. Transplanting or planting out new plants. I have an area where I...
by katie | Sep 22, 2012 | Baking, Cooking, Farming, Self sustainability
the California Homemade Food Act, was signed into law today. The California Homemade Food Act legalizes the sale of homemade, “non-potentially hazardous” foods by creating a two-tier system of “cottage food operations” based upon the point of sale. Having captured the...
by katie | Sep 4, 2012 | Baking, Cooking, Farming, Organic Gardening, Self sustainability, Vegetable Gardening
I had One day to relax after cooking for twenty two people all local food three meals a day. The cob workshop was fun here, but exhausting. So what happens the next week ? My husband shows up with twelve huge boxes of the most beautiful, splendid tomatoes. Grown by...
by katie | Apr 26, 2012 | Baking, Cooking, Farming, Gardening, Organic Gardening, Pruning, Self sustainability, Vegetable Gardening
Rural farming The economies of farming kept eluding me till I realize again and again that it’s not about financial returns, making lots of money, or what seems a fair wage for my hours. Instead it’s about quality of life, and a community alive . A...
