May 2016

This is Raymond.  He was born Thursday May 26.

Produce available from the farm this month

Spring Salad Mix,  Swiss Chard,  Mustard Greens,  Spinach,  Joy Choi,  Arugula,  Shunkyo Long Radishes

 

Spring planting string beans, coming across lots of earthworms like this guy.  Can you spot him in the middle of the photo between the two red colored bean seeds?  Our organic soil is loaded with them due to the large amount of organic matter present in the soil.  We plant a cover crop mix each fall, and apply compost in winter, then till the cover crop in come spring.  All of this adds organic matter and thus helps boost soil fertility.  Our soil is truly “alive.” The vegetables you get from us are therefore loaded with vitamins and minerals as they grow from the health of the soil, not from chemical fertilizers. So the veggies are loaded with nutrients and we are giving back to the earth.  Healthy soil is the basis for organic farming.  The earth worms are a big help, too!

 

Southern Buttermilk Salad Dressing

Thank you to our friend Chris, who shared this wonderful recipe with us!! It’s awesome on salad of course, but also makes a great dip for chicken!

4 scallions, chopped

4 Tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice

4 Tbsp Dijon mustard

6 Tbsp mayo

2 Tbsp olive oil

2 cups EMCF buttermilk

2 cloves crushed garlic

sea salt and pepper to taste

Leia’s first litter of piglets were born early Friday morning.  She did a wonderful job!  They are pure breed Berkshires;  a heritage breed of pig..

Joy Choi with Ginger

1 bunch joy choi, ends timed, rinsed, and rough chopped

1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced

sesame oil

cooked rice or rice noodles

1 package EMCF ground pork, ground beef, or steak tips

Heat oil over medium heat and add pork or beef.  Cook, stirring frequently until mostly cooked through, about 7 minutes.  Add minced ginger and joy choi.  Stir fry for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.  Season with sea salt and pepper.  Cook another 2 minutes.  Place rice or noodles on serving plates and top with vegetable meat mixture.

Early May morning.  Cows are waking.

What we do in life echoes in eternity.

the Gladiator