I sent my daughter away because I wanted to get to know her. I’m not the kind of mother who will sit still long enough to brush and style her daughters’ hair. I’ve never been a big fan of personal grooming. And my girls have never been keen on sitting still long enough to receive […]
The College Question
If I don’t send my children to college, am I destroying their future? Or safeguarding a legacy? CHARLIE (speaking to his father): But what if I don’t want to make shoes? MR. PRICE: You’re a right funny kid, you are! Saoirse is nestled beside me in the cramped theater. Bob and Ula are two seats […]
Slow Cooked Beef Chuck with Caramelized Onions
I love the slow cooker, but I often feel it is misused when a piece of beautiful meat is tossed inside, and then smothered with a half gallon of cooking liquid. In my opinion, the liquid dilutes the flavor and dries the meat by drawing the best the cut has to offer out of it. That said, […]
In the face of dwindling population, one tiny town fights back with.…puppets?!
Folks, I am devoting this week’s Tuesday Post to letting everyone know about a very special event that’s happening in my neck of the woods this coming weekend. It is part of a grassroots movement amongst neighbors to let the world know what our hamlet is all about. The West Fulton Puppet Festival is free and open to the […]
The Math Problem
We couldn’t see a way forward to keep the family farm profitable, afford the labor, and work through our transition. We found the answer in the mail. When’s somebody ever gonna buy that place? I shake my head as we head home past the post office building that sits in the center of our little hamlet of […]
Tamari-Ginger Shaved Steaks
Shaved steaks, also called “sandwich steaks,” are extremely thin slices of meat that your butcher cuts from the top, bottom and eye round with a rotary meat slicer. They are often used for Philly cheese steak sandwiches, but here they take a fabulous Asian twist that is one of my kids’ favorite dishes. Once marinated, […]
Duct Tape
How I got duct tape in my hair. And why I’m leaving it there. Shannon Hayes It is two o’clock Saturday morning. Yes, I should be sleeping. The kids are sleeping down at the farm with Grammie and Pop Pop. Bob and I need to leave for our farmers’ market at 6:30. But I’m sitting in […]
Livestock Farming: Scourge of the Planet, or Victim of Bad Research?
Does the meat on your plate play a role in our planet’s health? Absolutely. By Shannon Hayes A few weeks ago I got into a lengthy discussion with one of my long time customers about the role of livestock farming in our future sustainability. I was reminded of this piece, which was originally printed in my […]
Farm in transition? It’s a job for the Super Friends
What does it take to move a family farm between the generations? Heroes. Bob and I have just finished unloading from the market when Kate, our summer intern, clomps by in her barn boots carrying a dead chicken. Dad is just coming in from the back fields in the Mule and she walks […]
Curried Cashew-Chicken Salad with Raisins and Cranberries
Ready for a garden party? Since we learned how to make real mayonnaise last week, here’s a great way to put that new skill to use for a refreshing moment out on the patio. This is a delicious use of Sunday’s roasted pastured chicken leftovers. The recipe comes from my cookbook, Long Way on a Little: An earth lover’s companion for enjoying […]
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