Ingredients: 6 large leeks 6 green garlic 2 large eggs 2 shallots ¼ cup white wine or sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ¾ cup olive oil Parsley 4 salt-packed anchovies (optional) Directions: 1. Thoroughly clean the leeks and green garlic - cut off their roots and coarse green tops and peel the outermost layers. [...]
Ingredients: 4 medium beets 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger 2 teaspoons finely chopped Serrano peppers 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1 teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro 1½ teaspoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon lime juice ¼ teaspoon (or less) cayenne pepper Directions: 1. [...]
Ingredients: Asian Dressing: 2 tablespoons unrefined sesame oil 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons grated ginger 2 tablespoons sweetener 1-2 tablespoons namu shoyu, tamari, or soy sauce dash of cayenne red chili flakes (optional) Salad: 2 cups finely shredded cabbage of choice 1 cup diagonal-cut [...]
Ingredients: 1½ pounds firm tofu, cut into ½-inch slabs 1 pound broccoli, ends trimmed and stalks peeled 5½ tablespoons peanut oil Seasonings: 3 tablespoons minced scallions 2 tablespoons minced green garlic 2 tablespoons minced ginger 1 teaspoon hot chili paste 1 cup scallions greens cut into 1-inch lengths (about 3 scallions) 1½ cups thinly sliced [...]
Williams Colleges students help build a compost pile. In January Farm Discovery hosted students from Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts for two weeks of working and studying sustainable farming at Live Earth Farm. Their work in the fields lead to high level discussions about the serious issues surrounding our food system. The students explored [...]
Although it currently feels like summer, I am crossing my fingers for a few more rains in March. I’ve definitely been yearning for those cold evenings when I curl up by the wood stove with a big, warm bowl of soup. While it was chilly and wet in January I frequently found comfort in this [...]
On March 19st, newly renamed, Farm Discovery at will host the 7th annual Sheep to Shawl Fair at Live Earth Farm. Local organizations, businesses and experts will provide hands-on demonstrations of every part of the process of making wool into clothing and art. Spin, Dye, Card, Felt, Knit, Crochet and Weave your way to [...]
Ingredients: ¾ cup short grain brown rice 2 bunches kale 2½ tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion ½ cup chicken or vegetable stock 1 cup milk or almond milk 1½ teaspoons sea salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Pinch of fresh grated nutmeg 1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk 7 ounces semi-hard [...]
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups cubed bread 4 cloves green garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced ¼ teaspoon sea salt Freshly ground pepper to taste 1½ pounds Brussels sprouts, stems and loose leaves removed, halved lengthwise Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. 2. Lay the bread on a [...]
