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Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds young white turnips 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 shallots or scallions, minced Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped Directions: 1. Peel and grate the turnips (this can be done with a food processor or vegetable mill). 2. Melt the butter over moderate heat […]

Sauteed Grated White Turnips


It’s now officially fall, and the weather outside has been beautiful, cool clear mornings giving way to warm, blue skies in the afternoon. What an amazing time be be working outside! We’re getting closer to the time when the work load is less intense, there’s always more to do than […]

News From The Farm – September 29, 2012




(2 servings) Ingredients 1 bunch arugula 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon Gorgonzola dolce 2 tablespoons pine nuts 1/2 ripe pear Directions: 1.Wash and remove tough stems from arugula; dry. 2.In serving bowl whisk together the vinegar, oil and sugar. Stir in the […]

Arugula, Pear and Gorgonzola Salad


Ingredients: 6 cups thinly sliced onions 3 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon sugar 1 3-pound winter squash 4 cups well-seasoned chicken stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 to 8 slices French or Italian bread, toasted 1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese Directions: 1. In a heavy saucepan, saute the onions […]

Squash and Onion Soup


(Adapted from the Griswold Inn; 6 servings) Ingredients: 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced 1 large shallot, peeled and diced 1 large onion, peeled and diced 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 bouquet garni (parsley sprig, bay leaf, sprig thyme, 5 peppercorns […]

Butternut Squash Bisque



That was some rain. We slogged it out Tuesday morning harvesting in the continuous downpour. The rain was actually great and came just in time, though a bit heavy. The engine to our irrigation system died, and the replacement engine had not been put back into the system. So all […]

News From The Farm – September 22, 2012



Well we’re back to dry weather and cool! How nice is that?! Unfortunately I’m having trouble with the irrigation pump. I hope to get to running Wednesday morning, hoping! We’re still trying to clean everything up in the fields. We like to have our winter cover crops sown on or […]

News from the Farm – September 15, 2012




Ingredients: 2 beets (about 14 ounces) 1 tablespoon olive oil Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 6 thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon slices (8 ounces), diced 1 large bunch kale (about 1 1/2 pounds), washed, stemmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken stock 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar […]

Kale with Roasted Beets and Bacon


Ingredients: 1 bunch kale 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ΒΌ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil Directions: 1. Remove the center ribs and stems from 1 bunch kale; tear the leaves into 3-to-4-inch pieces. 2. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika and salt. Spread on 2 baking sheets coated […]

Smoky Kale Chips