Chronicles of a nutrient-dense vegetable grower, harvest preserver, maple syrup producer and maker of healthy choices
The Unexpected Challenge That Changed Everything
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Hello Reader, Many of you are new here so we wanted to send a series of emails that explains how we grow. Here's the first. When we moved to our new farm in 2011, we were eager to expand our production and bring even more fresh food to market. But we quickly discovered a major problem—nothing would grow. Root crops? Failed. Beans? Failed. Everything? Failed. We tried everything—coffee grounds, lime, blood meal—but nothing worked. That’s when we discovered something that changed the way we farm forever. In our next email, we’ll share what we learned from an unexpected source and how it completely transformed our farm (and the food we grow for you!). Stay tuned, Your farmers, Michelle and Keith |
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Chronicles of a nutrient-dense vegetable grower, harvest preserver, maple syrup producer and maker of healthy choices
Hello Reader, As I've been emptying canning jars left and right lately, I think back to the summer months when I worked my butt off putting up this food to enjoy during the cold months. Reader, have you ever opened a jar filled with something you grew or made yourself? Knowing it came straight from your own backyard—that you planted it, tended it, and preserved it with your own hands—there’s no middleman involved. It’s an incredibly satisfying feeling and a true sense of food security. Each...
Hello Reader, Time for the yearly recap of the books I read in 2025. My goal for 2025 was 50 books. I read 64! Highest month: October & December I read 10 for each month. My ratings were: 12 - 5 stars, 40 - 4 stars, 10 - 3 stars and 2 - 2 stars. Here's the 12 books that I gave 5 stars to: What the Wife Knew by Darby Kane The Briar Club by Kate Quinn Code Name Helene by Ariel Lawhon Vera Wong Guide to Snooping on a Dead Man by Jesse Suanto Heartwood by Amity Gaige The Story She Left Behind by...
Hello Reader, Yes, still here but really enjoying the down time. A quick email for you today. Today, I made my dad's homemade caramel recipe. Fond memories of my childhood. Of course one of the ingredients, Karo syrup. I haven't used this stuff for a very long time. I wanted to pass along a tip. Some of you may know it but here we are. I substituted Golden Syrup for the Karo syrup. You can also use Brown Rice Syrup. Tastes amazing and a healthier substitute. So as you bake for the holidays...