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    The Spring Thaw–Repurposing Last Season’s Freezer Fruit

    June 24, 2022 / Comments Off on The Spring Thaw–Repurposing Last Season’s Freezer Fruit

    Right now in our freezer we have twenty three bags filled to the brim with berries (black, red, and mull), roasted tomatoes and pumpkins, as well as more than a few sliced and pitted plums. Now, the off-ic-ial rules clearly state that such bags need to be used up or discarded, but that is not the way here on the Farm. No. We use what we grow. And how we do it is this: The berries themselves may be thawed and used immediately in any which way, and the way in which I have chosen (this year*) is by canning them in a simple syrup. That way they may be…

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The Farmer’s Wife

Settled on a wee Farm of just six acres, the Farmer’s Wife spends her time picking, weeding (sigh), and planning for all the good things to come. Oh. And she writes from time to time as well. Join her and the Farmer as they enjoy this sweet, simple life.

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2026 Homesteading Classes

At Starpoint and Wilson Community Education:

  • A Hobbit’s Supper— Join us for a merry good time of food and cheer and song as we enjoy a cozy afternoon in, making and enjoying a cheese course, a warm stew (complete with Samwise Gamgee’s potatoes) and a dessert. There may also be a bit of (root) beer to be enjoyed by all! 2/28 at 12-2p at Starpoint for $35/pp and 2/23 at 6p-8p at Wilson for $38/pp
  • Meal Prep/planning—getting organized and efficient with this cost and time saving measure—leave with a planner filled to the brim with recipes straight from the Farm and five lunches to get you started! 3/28 at 12-2p at Starpoint for $45/pp and 3/23 at 6p-8p at Wilson for $48/pp
  • Garden Planning— Learn all the ways a garden can be done in this informative and hands-on course. We will review methods/planning and planting just in time for the 2026 growing season. Each participant will leave with a personalized graphed garden plan and a flat of just-set seeds. 4/11 at 12-2p At Starpoint for $35/pp and 3/7 at 12-2 for $35/pp

 

On the Farm classes ($30/pp*):

  • 8/8- Lacto fermentation. We will be making Kimchi, Fermented tomatoes, and hot sauce 
  • 9/12-Elderberry Syrup and No-added Pectin Raspberry Jam
  • 11/21- The world’s best pumpkin pie. Ever.
  • 12/5-European Christmas Cookies

Email hello@thefarmkitchen.us to register

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