It has come to the point in the season when fall tillage and preparation for the winter is at hand. As many of our fields are now harvested and lay empty, we prepare to put them to bed until we call upon them once again in the spring. Fields are usually disked to chop...
Prep time: 35 minutes Bake time: 1 hour Servings: 1 loaf (about 14 slices) Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup buttermilk or sour milk* 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups...
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Servings: 8 Ingredients: 1 large cauliflower, cut up into bite sized pieces 8 bacon strips 6 Tablespoons chives, chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream, fat-free 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 pound...
We're arriving at that time of year when a steaming bowl of soup is just what's needed. This recipe for Beet Soup is from Dog Hollow Farm and they shared it in the publication "From Asparagus to Zucchini: A Guide to Cooking Farm-Fresh Seasonal Produce-Third Edition."...
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Servings: 6 Ingredients: 3 Sweet Dumpling or other small winter squash 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups cooked brown rice 1/4 cup water juice of 1/2 large lemon (such as Meyer) 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1 Tablespoon...
Empire apples are bright red with faint white markings and a light green cap. They are a medium size, perfect for children's school lunches. They have a crispy, crunchy texture and a creamy white interior. Developed at Cornell University in the 1940's, they are named...
A small winter variety, sweet dumpling squash are tiny, round and plump, averaging 4 inches in diameter and usually weighing less than one pound. Most often the skin is white, mottled with green, yellow and orange markings. They resemble a miniature pumpkin in...
Available year round, Yukon Gold potatoes are noted for their golden yellow-brown skin and shallow eyes. The flesh is distinctively moist, yellow and waxy. The Yukon Gold potato will keep its beautiful golden hue even when cooked. The cooked flesh has a creamy...
Cauliflower offers significant vegetable protein along with Vitamins A, B-complex, C and E, as well as a variety of minerals. Refrigerate fresh cauliflower in a plastic bag for up to 2 weeks. To prepare, soak the head upside down in cold water to clean thoroughly. ...
Beets are one of the most colorful, sweet and delicious vegetables to use, and they are so versatile! Use them either cooked or raw, and in your favorite recipes. They contain generous portions of vitamin C, A, and the carotenes. Using beet greens will also give you...
