I had just turned 39 when Bob and I decided that we would go to the Moab desert to celebrate my landmark 40th birthday. I have long dreamed of seeing Arches National Park. But first, I had to write a novel. So we aimed for heading out there on my 41st. But the novel was […]
Archives for August 2016
Mediterranean Lamb Salad
Thought so much about the grilled leg of lamb all week, I figured I might was well share how we use the leftovers …just in case you had any lingering in your fridge! Serves 6-8 For the dressing: 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 […]
Blackberries
I’m writing today to celebrate the blackberries. Bob and I have been lured into the brambles each morning on our daily walk these past two weeks, as we discover plump fistfuls hanging under the shadiest leaves. Our one hour ramble stretches out to two hours as we fill our fists, our cheeks, our hats, a […]
Grilled Butterflied Grassfed Leg of Lamb
Lots of people think of leg of lamb as a fall or winter cut. But when butterflied, with the bone removed, leg of lamb is a fantastic cut prepared on the grill. We like it so much, we cut some of our legs into small 1-2 pound roasts so that they can even be enjoyed […]
Peep and Pop
We’re still settling in with our new technology and settling down after our latest wool run. So this week’s post comes from my files. I wrote it several weeks ago, and thought I’d run it this week while we catch up. I’m sitting at my desk when I hear the wails of despair from the […]
Two Year Old Egg Salad
Ok, so I’ve been talking about this egg salad since we opened the cafe over a month ago. Here, finally, is the recipe: Serves 4 6 eggs, boiled, peeled and diced 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 4 cups chopped fresh […]
Super High Speed Internet Comes to ….WEST FULTON?!
PRESS RELEASE, For more information, Contact Erin France at Midtel (emfrance<at>midtel.net), or call 518.827.5211. “A farmer walks into a telecommunications company.” It could be the start of a good joke. Instead, it was the start of a powerful partnership. “People approach us all the time,” says Jason Becker, Executive Vice President and General Manager of […]
Off to the mill again!
Remember those beautiful comforters and pillows we brought to you last year? It’s time to make some more! Our family is driving our fleeces out to Michigan this week, so The Radical Homemaker blog is on hold for this week. … AND for next week! Want to know why? Oh…Oh. Oh. This is SERIOUSLY […]