Life on the Farm
Lebkuchen are spicy honey cookies traditionally served at Christmas time in Germany, and are an essential part of Christmas in our household. These cookies are not only delicious, but also pretty enough to give as gifts. Large and round, they...
Honey is a supersaturated solution of sugar and water, which means it contains more sugar than the water can naturally dissolve. Honey crystallizes when the water releases excess sugar. If you’ve ever had the fun of making rock candy, you...
When the cucumbers begin to ripen in my garden, I can’t wait to a make cucumber salad. We often have it for lunch with slices of freshly baked bread, although I might also serve it as a side dish for...
The recipe format I use follows a sensible system I learned several decades ago that makes much more sense to me. Instructions are given in a column on the left, with ingredients listed, in their order of use, in a column on the right.
When the first Nubian dairy goats arrived on our farm more than three decades ago, I knew goat milk tastes much like cow milk, only it’s easier to digest. The usual explanation for the easier digestibility is the smaller fat...
Seed companies come and seed companies go. The garden seeds you like best therefore may not be available next time you’re ready to purchase. That’s what happened to me with Gusto bell peppers. For the past several years I have...
Chicken Florentine is the perfect dish to serve someone who otherwise hates spinach, kale, chard and other greens. And for those who don’t eat chicken, it’s equally good without it.
