Tag: Spinach

It was the best of times… (Field to Feast: Spinach)

It was the best of times… (Field to Feast: Spinach)

It was the worst of times. Yeah, Mr. Dickens was right.  I kinda want to punch him. But that's not going to stop the rain from falling.  We had over 8 inches of rain fall in a week's time here at the farm.  Perhaps you can imagine our poor little plants standing in puddles and mud for days and days. Perhaps you can't, so I'll show you. It hasn't rained here in 4 days and for that we are thankful.  But the effects of such weather are long-lasting.  The cucumbers that we planted a month ago probably won't be producing...Read More
Reading Good. Food Better.

Reading Good. Food Better.

*said in caveman-like voice* Because if you're going to say something to a kid, you may as well say it in a funny voice. The chances of him paying attention to you are much greater that way.  Or so I've learned in my 7+ (wonderfully rewarding and seriously challenging... if you want to do it right) years of being a mother. Thomas and I have spent an awful lot of time reading lately, both me reading to him AND him reading aloud to me. It is FABULOUS!!!  I think witnessing a baby's development is inspirational and  heartwarming, but now when I...Read More
It May LOOK Like Spaghetti…..

It May LOOK Like Spaghetti…..

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="225"] A lovely autumn day on Celery Ave[/caption] Yeah... Spaghetti squash wasn't a hit with The Boy.  At least he tried it, though, which is an improvement over the last 2 years or so. He even tried Brussels sprouts this week.  Well, not exactly the sprouts.  You see, Brussels sprouts grow on a tall stalk with leaves coming out in a circular fashion, and the sprouts grow right above the stem of the leaf.  As Dad (Farmer Sonny) puts it, a little cabbage grows out of each crotch.  Not so appetizing when you put it THAT way, right?  Anyway,...Read More