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Farm to Table

Published 3 months ago • 2 min read

Farm to Table

Making the most out of your garden or your local farmers market

We finally have our garden in and are expecting a bounty of veggies this year plus our hens are laying at their finest so we are trying to make the most of the season.

Hopefully between our chickens and our guinea fowl will keep our arch nemesis aka THE GRASSHOPPERS at bay. Yep, grasshoppers have been creating a headache for farmers and us small gardeners for the last few years in this part of the country. But we are positive since we have had more rains this year and our chickens are getting fat from free ranging around the perimeter of the garden. Also we have baby guinea fowl inside of the garden fence hoping they can do their part and they are not big enough to damage anything.

Ok didn't mean to go off about grasshoppers, I'm here to talk about garden recipes. And boy do we have you covered this summer with every email containing several recipes to make the most of your garden or seasonal fresh fruits and veggies. Plus several recipes for fresh eggs since we have our little hens rewarding us daily.

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Farm to Table Recipes

Experience the flavors of the season with our farm-to-table recipes and elevate your cooking with the best that nature has to offer. Start cooking with fresh vegetables today and savor the delicious benefits of farm-to-table dining.

Jalapeño Picked Eggs

Get ready to take your snacking game to the next level with our irresistible jalapeño pickled egg recipe. So go ahead and spice up your snack game with this delicious and easy recipe. And who knows, maybe this will be the start of your own pickling journey.

Tomato Cucumber and Mozzarella Salad

Break away from the ordinary lettuce salad and dive into this vibrant Tomato Cucumber Olive Salad with fresh mozzarella and a light, homemade vinaigrette dressing.

Strawberry Banana Trifle

Create a dessert masterpiece with our easy Strawberry Banana Trifle recipe. This no-bake dessert layered with fresh fruit, pudding, and frozen pound cake is a crowd-pleaser every time.

DIY Olla

Save water and money by making a DIY Olla. What is an olla? Ollas are clay pots for watering plants and they can preserve water and save your garden from a drought.

Green Beans and Potatoes

This recipe uses fresh green beans and potatoes from our garden, cooked to perfection in a delicious blend of bacon, finely diced onion, garlic, and chicken broth and seasoned with salt and pepper.

Southern Fried Okra

Dive into the heart of the south with our Southern pan fried okra with cornmeal. Juicy okra, crispy cornmeal breading, and a sizzle of bacon grease – the way our momma made it.

Pasta Primavera

Looking to whip up a restaurant-quality pasta dish at home? Give our Roasted Vegetable Pasta Primavera a try! With an array of colorful veggies roasted to perfection and a simple yet flavorful farfalle pasta

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