Category Archives: From the Garden

Another Yummy Lunch on the Farm!

One of my February vacation adventures with my son was a trip to the farm.  I had a lovely visit with the three lovely ladies who live there, and we shared a delicious lunch together!        

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Spiced Chocolate Beet Cake

I found a recipe for chocolate beet cake a while back on the Summit Springs Farm recipe page, and have been meaning to try it out.  On my last trip to Axis Natural Foods, I saw Summit Springs Farm beets … Continue reading

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Raspberry Maple Syrup from Streaked Mountain Herbs and Crafts

Our friend Robin, of Streaked Mountain Herbs and Crafts, made a delicious batch of raspberry maple syrup this year which she shared with us this holiday season. I was impressed with the depth of maple and raspberry flavors, and surprised … Continue reading

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Tomato Casserole

I started baby-sitting at the age of twelve or thirteen when one of my neighbors asked if I would like to watch her children for a couple of hours one day.  It was at my neighbor’s house that I was … Continue reading

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Zucchini Casserole

This casserole is a quick and easy way to make use of a large zucchini.  Simply dice the zucchini and one medium onion and place in a large bowl.  Stir in one can of cream of mushroom soup, then alternate … Continue reading

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Squash Lasagna

It has been nearly a month since my visit to the farm, and I have finally made use of the Sweet Mama squash I was given upon my departure.

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Not-So-Fried Blue-Green Tomatoes

A few weeks ago I bought some blue corn meal at Square Roots Natural Foods.  Tonight I finally used some of it to make a healthier version of fried green tomatoes by dipping the sliced green tomatoes in egg, then … Continue reading

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Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

A couple of weeks ago I found myself with a surplus of tomatoes and was concerned that if I didn’t use them or preserve them quickly they would spoil.  It all started when, at school, one of my students brought … Continue reading

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A Day at the Farm

There’s something about farm life that really makes me feel at home and connected to the land.  I’ve never lived on a farm.  I’ve never had a garden that produced more than the occasional small side dish or salad.  I’m … Continue reading

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Streaked Mountain Herbs and Crafts

Last weekend we hiked Streaked Mountain with our friends from Streaked Mountain Herbs and Crafts. We packed a simple lunch of peanut butter sandwiches made with the last of our Harvest Hill Farm maple bread, apples, bananas and plenty of … Continue reading

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