Matt and I were in the greenhouse recently discussing how to start off our 2021 blog series. As we were talking, we began discussing the top 5 questions we get asked during the market season. After some deliberation we agreed that in the beginning of our season we get asked, why we don’t sell at our hometown farmers market?

Last year we decided to enter into a new venture outside of produce. Lamb is not a commodity well served in our market area and we have wanted to add meat, outside of chicken, to our farm for sometime.

Who’s ready for a new recipe post?? WE ARE!

It’s been a month since I last posted and honestly, it seems longer. With warmer weather and produce harvested daily we have been putting in at least 60 hours a week. My easy winter/early spring blogging is now replaced with nothing short of controlled chaos on the farm. It is exhausting and overwhelming on some days but, we love it regardless.

At this point your ham should be quite a bit slimmer and likely only have a few slices of easily pulled off ham, similar looking to my ham.

You have a few choices as to your final meals:

1. You can freeze the remaining cooked ham in covered airtight containers, heavy-duty freezer bags or tightly wrapped aluminum foil. If you have now cooked ham two days in a row and you are going for your third and fourth day of ham your family is close to being hammed out! Freezing the remainder for another day might be just the trick!

Thank you for coming back for part 2 of, Using One Ham for Four Meals. Perfect timing with Easter two days away. How many are having ham? We are!

In the process of using ham for several meals, Ham and Scallop Potatoes is my favorite, especially on a chilly day. This hot and creamy dish is a hit with everyone in our family no matter the time of year.

Lets get started!

I recently went inside our local grocery store to pick up flour and sugar. I was not surprised to find how many items were missing. Shelves of chicken, hamburger, bacon and lunch meat were all empty.  Spaghetti noodles, spaghetti sauce, ramen noodles, macaroni and cheese and cereal all gone. As I made my way toward check-out I was surprised  to see several coolers full of ham, turkey, whole chicken and corned beef. I realized in that moment that now, during this time of crisis, is the time to talk about using whole cuts of meat over a period of several meals to feed your family.

I love fresh eggs…. I know there are a lot of things I love. Every post is full of my love for something but, I mean it when I say, I love fresh eggs. Multi colored shells with rich dark yellow yolks full of flavor in the morning with a side of black coffee gives me all the feels of warm yummy goodness.

Let’s start with, what's an heirloom? According to the Oxford Dictionary, heirloom plants are varieties which were commonly grown in the past, but are no longer grown as commercial crops. (1) Did that definition make things crystal clear for you? Me neither.

Are you confused by all of the different marketing ploys touting Grown Locally, Organic, Grown Naturally or Pesticide Free? Well…. I was. At times I might still be confused by the new slogans or catch phrases that advertising firms are coming up with. I am hoping I might be able to shed a little light on what each of these means and what how I try to navigate when I’m at a unfamiliar Farmers Market.