Farmer Kurt’s Entry
Howdy Everyone, It’s been another great week on the farm. It has not rained in over a week! I have been busy picking up cover crop seed, working on the high tunnel, planting some more late fall crops and harvesting tomatoes. It is also that time of year when I begin the budgeting/planning process for [...]
What Are Heirloom Tomatoes?
Last week you saw the debut of some of our early heirloom tomato varieties. We noticed a bit of trepidation from some of you as you observed the cracked skin and blemished cheeks of the tomatoes. “My what ugly tomatoes you have! What are these?” you asked. An heirloom tomato is a so named because [...]
Bulk Orders for Tomatoes and Concord Grapes Being Taken
We plan to offer you the chance to buy a bulk order of Concord grapes and/or globe or Roma tomatoes at bulk order prices. But because we don’t know exactly when they’ll come in, we have to take these orders now, so that when they do become available, we can place the order. We’ll notify [...]
What To Do with Eggplant?
We posted a question on Facebook to find out how people cook their eggplant, and thought we’d share some of the responses. (Since we had so many of you ask us last week how to cook it). Here they are! Make eggplant parmesan (we posted a recipe on our website). Ratatouille is good. It is [...]
Montana Writes August 29
August 29, 2011 by corinna96
Filed under Montana's Diary
Hi everyone! Well, well, it’s been a relatively quiet week here at the farm. Sienna has been medicated for her tapeworm, and seems to have no knowledge of the fact. She is as bouncy as ever. I am lying around quite a bit these days. I get teased for being so sedentary, but when you’re [...]
Roasted Eggplant Spread from Debbie Sawvel
Got this recipe from one of our customers: Debbie Sawvel. Thanks Debbie! Serves 6-8 * 1 medium eggplant, peeeled * 2 red bell peppers, seeded * 1 red onion, peeled * 2 garlic cloves, minced * 3 tablespoons olive oil * 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt * 0.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper * 1 tablespoon [...]
Eggplant Parmesan
Not sure what to do with eggplant? Here’s a no-fry version of the famous Eggplant Parmesan. Ingredients 3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced 2 eggs, beaten 4 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs 6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided 1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided 1/2 cup grated [...]
Baba ganoush (Eggplant Hummus)
Baba ganoush (sometimes spelled baba ghanoush), a Middle Eastern spread and dip is similar to hummus, but is made with eggplant instead of chickpeas (garbanzo beans). This vegetarian and vegan recipe is particularly hummus-like, since it uses some chickpeas for a thicker texture. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes [...]
Corn Boil Scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 11
August 23, 2011 by corinna96
Filed under Farm Events
The Corn Boil is rescheduled for Sunday, Sept. 11, from 4-6:30 PM. Please bring a seasonal dish to pass, and your own seating. We’ll provide burgers/brats, corn, drinks, and popsicles. Includes a hayride tour. RSVP is requested at our email.
Pesto Fest is Magical
Our first annual Pesto Fest Farm Day was this past Sunday, and what can we say? It is now our favorite farm event ever. Since our turnout was a bit smaller than originally intended (about 8 people), we decided to change the feel of the event a bit at the last minute, and turned it [...]
