Farm Notes & Recipes
100+ posts about our farm life.
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Lamb Stew
A modified Beef Bourguignon makes for a hearty, hands-off meal! 3lbs lamb stew meatSalt & pepper4-6 oz salt pork or bacon, cut into strips3 T butter1lb quality fresh local mushrooms, … Lamb Stew
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Favorite (Anytime! Easy!) Snack
Is it possible to have a recipe that is “too easy”? I think not! Try this quick & easy recipe using our Garlic-Marinated Goat Milk Feta: Heat oven to 275 … Favorite (Anytime! Easy!) Snack
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Feeding & Watering Animals in Winter
When winter hits in earnest, farming in spring, summer, and fall sure seems easy. Farming in winter is just…hard! Freezing temps and snow cover change everything on our farm. Rather … Feeding & Watering Animals in Winter
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Cheesecake in a Mug
Cheesecake filling:1lb (2x 8oz tubs) New York Crème Cheese1 can (14oz) sweetened condensed milk1 tsp vanillapinch of salt “Crust”:1 package graham crackers, crushed2 T butter, meltedpinch of salt Blend all … Cheesecake in a Mug
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Another Year in the Books
As I write, it is snowing on the farm. It is one of those quiet, nighttime snowfalls that seem to muffle all sound. There is no traffic on the slick … Another Year in the Books
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Uniquely Beautiful
A few short weeks ago, our youngest daughter accidentally slept through her alarm and missed the morning bus. After a quick breakfast, we hopped into the car to take the … Uniquely Beautiful
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October Nourishment
Is there any better time of year than October? The cooler temperatures are a welcome change from the summer’s heat. The later sunrise and earlier sunset mean shorter days and … October Nourishment
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A Playful Country Fair
September and October are the perfect months for country fairs throughout Central New York. The cooler breezes, the chilly night air, and the changing color of the leaves always seem … A Playful Country Fair
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A Woman and Her Dog
I had such high hopes when I heard my friend Fiona had border collie puppies for sale. Fiona has been a life-long friend, raising herding dogs and professionally managing multi-million-dollar … A Woman and Her Dog
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Mothers of All Stripes
In early February, we had a sheep give birth to two lambs, one female and one male. As is my practice, I placed the new babies and their mum in … Mothers of All Stripes
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Farm Kids & Driving
This month marks a rather auspicious birthday for our youngest daughter. Margaret is turning 16 and cannot wait to be a fully licensed driver. Of course, she is no different … Farm Kids & Driving
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Free Money
How is THAT for a story title? I bet it caught your eye. If you saw that headline in the newspaper or on television you might think, “There is no … Free Money