Elderberry Elixer Seperate berries from stems Put berries in appropriate sized glass jar (Jar should be full of berries) Add honey to taste Cover berries with brandy Store in a reasonably cool dark area for 6+weeks Strain liquid put in jars and seal I dried the leftover berries in the oven at 170 until dry … Continue reading
In this wonderful video, produced by us last spring, Farmer Marty explains how and why to join his CSA. The idea of the C(ommunity) S(upported) A(griculture) was born in Japan where the movement is called Face of the Farmer, basically meaning eaters should know the farmer who grows their food. I’m trying to maintain a … Continue reading
Citrus fruits are a perfect winter fruit for so many reasons. They are harvested in the winter months, when little else is in season. They are full of vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system and helps us to ward off, or recover from, winter colds and flues. I had a cold myself recently, so … Continue reading
We’d also purchased some Meyer Lemons along with the Boise Citrus Trials. According to Wikipedia, Meyer Lemons are a cross between a lemon and an orange, and are sweeter and less acidic than a regular lemon. Also, they’re only available in the winter months, unlike other lemons, which are around all year. What to make … Continue reading
Farmer Marty suggests making this for your valentine. Ganache recipe is also from Joy of Cooking. ¾ c heavy cream 8 oz bittersweet chocolate (I suggest Ghiardelli’s 60% cocoa chocolate chips. They’re really the only way to go.) Heat the cream in a saucepan. Add the chocolate and stir until it’s almost all melted. Remove … Continue reading
This is my favorite winter cold remedy. When I lived in Paraguay I got a nasty flu once and was taken to visit the local traditional healer. After saying a secret prayer over my head, she harvested me a bag full of ripe grapefruit from her tree and told me to squeeze the juice and … Continue reading
Jerusalem artichokes Our high mountain desert is brown and frozen. It seems as if there is nothing fresh to eat, but if we dig a little we can find a sweet little jewel – The Jerusalem artichoke also known as Sun Choke. Winter is the season to eat this exotically flavored rhizome. I think they … Continue reading
Rosemary and Shallot Encrusted Venison W/ Sweet Potato and Carrot Fries. After eating a lot of soup and salad, Farmer Marty was ready for a meat and potatoes meal. The rosemary and shallots were grown by us, and the venison was harvested by Marty! ½ cup fresh chopped Rosemary ½ cup chopped shallot Salt and … Continue reading
Here’s the salad we ate with Rosemary and Shallot Encrusted Venison: Mixed greens Pomegranate kernels Smoked Salmon (made by my boss Jan as Christmas gifts for the staff! We have to figure out how to do this.) Carrot shavings Grated Asiago Cheese Oil, Balsamic, and Grapefruit juice dressing Continue reading
Homemade Mac ‘n Cheese with Winter Veggies We gave the traditional Mac ‘n Cheese a little makeover by adding some seasonal vegetables and goat cheese. You could use other vegetables, whatever’s in season. Serve with a salad…see “today’s salad.” Ingredients 2 cups cooked pasta 12 brussels sprouts 1 cup potatoes, chopped 1 cup winter squash, … Continue reading
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