Carrots test our patience as gardeners. Their germination time is long, and weeding them is a pain! I can never tell what’s a carrot and what’s a weed at the start of the season. But then, the parsley-like leaves begin to develop, and these sweet, orange Popsicle-like roots take form under ground. Once the foliageContinue reading “Carrots: Spicy Pickles, Pesto, and More”
Category Archives: Uncategorized
Livin’ in the Kitch’n
The end of August=bustle, bustle, bustle. Of course, the garden is at its peak right when work is at its most stressful time, right? Luckily for me, I feel comfortable and happy, alongside my cooking partner/husband in a hot, steamy kitchen with loads of bubbling pots, a whistling water canner, the smell of vinegar andContinue reading “Livin’ in the Kitch’n”
Striped Cavern Tomatoes: The Perfect Stuffers
Ever heard of a striped cavern tomato? If you haven’t had one, I advise you to add a pack of seeds to your idealized 2012 garden now! These , in fact,are the perfect stuffing tomato. Plus, they will keep in your fridge for up to 4 weeks after picking. The texture and shape of aContinue reading “Striped Cavern Tomatoes: The Perfect Stuffers”
Wild Fermentation: Sauerkraut and Sour Pickles
As of August 8th, five quarts of sauerkraut have been residing in our fridge.That makes us so happy! Did you know that members of the Brassicaceae family like cabbage, brussel sprouts, and kale are cancer-fighting? Further, a study in Finland found that fermented cabbage may be even better at warding off cancer. We decided againstContinue reading “Wild Fermentation: Sauerkraut and Sour Pickles”
When the Parents are Away, the Kids (Hens) Will Lay
We spent the weekend with family at a cabin which sits by a pristine lake. When we arrived home this afternoon, we found two beautiful brown surprises. Sadie, our barred rock, 5-month-old hen laid her first two eggs! Sadie, today’s star! Right now, her eggs are as small as Janis’ eggs. Janis is our PolishContinue reading “When the Parents are Away, the Kids (Hens) Will Lay”
Quintessentiallly Summer: Grilled Veggie Sandwiches
Isn’t it mind-boggling how fast summer flies? I am a warm/hot-weather girl. About 98% of my hobbies require weather that involves no snow, so as the calendar creeps back towards winter, I begin having almost palpable anxiety. Every year, right around August 1st, it seems I panic ~ wanting every day and night to beContinue reading “Quintessentiallly Summer: Grilled Veggie Sandwiches”
Mouth-watering kraut: step one
Franklin (and the chickens) wanted to eat all our cabbage! Is it odd that I have a head-full of memories associated with sauerkraut of all things? Whether or not it’s strange, I get nostalgic for this nearly calorie-less, antioxidant-packed food. As a child, I absolutely loved sauerkraut-and-sausage night. My freshmen-year college roommate and I boughtContinue reading “Mouth-watering kraut: step one”
Garlic 2011
We harvested 45 heads of antioxidant goodness today. These were planted back on October 24. For the garden how-tos and health information, check out that entry. Seems that we’re about 2 weeks behind in terms of harvesting just about everything this year, garlic included. The spring was so randomly windy and cold. Anyway, what toContinue reading “Garlic 2011”
Heat Wave: shade for the chickens and "Spearjitos" with raspberries for the humans
Wisconsin is under an “excessive heat warning” for the better part of this week. I like the heat, the sweat, the lethargy I feel when it the heat index is +100. My chickens, on the other hand, are not fans. The poor ladies and their gentleman have serious needs during the dog days of summer.Continue reading “Heat Wave: shade for the chickens and "Spearjitos" with raspberries for the humans”
A Dessert Worth Your Time at the Gym
There are many desserts which, for me, don’t equate the time at the gym or on the pavement that will be needed to get rid of the fat and calories consumed. However, the dessert we served up on the Fourth of July was not one of those. We made (drum roll, please….) Homemade Strawberry IceContinue reading “A Dessert Worth Your Time at the Gym”
The Poquette Zoo and Kitchen 