Voices From the Farm: And Then Came Spring!
Late March, 1973 – It was indeed a long winter, and before I was ready for it, along came spring. It was icy, and I was lambing on crutches, so safe to say, it was not one of my happier lambing seasons!
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Voices From the Farm: Not the Best of Times, Not the Worst of Times, but Wearing
1972…The 70’s were wearing on. They were not the best of times, nor the worst of times; but there was such a prolonged series of …
Lea’s baaaaahk! Voices from the Minnesota Farm to return!
Hello Dear Readers, I am sorry to have been away so long, and I hope you are still with me!
One Small Company’s Local Food Economy
When most people are asked about the “Local Food Economy,” they talk about local farmers, food hubs and CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture). It’s not often that they think of a small manufacturer. Jack Jenkins, manufacturer and marketer of Country Living Grain Mills, is a unique member of one of Washington’s local food economies.
Dinner With Lisa
Visiting Allium Restaurant on Orcas Island is much like having dinner at Lisa Nakamura’s house. The restaurant is small – seating about 35 – and there are just two in the kitchen: Lisa and Anna Harlow. Chef Nakamura launched Allium in 2010, and the world noticed! Ms. Nakamura generously answered questions for GoodFood World, and here are a few insights into her philosophies, business practices, and management style.
Amaltheia Dairy – Closing the Circle by Putting Waste to Good Use
Sue Brown, cheese maker, goat herder, and owner with her husband Mel of Amaltheia Dairy in Belgrade MT, describes how her farm and dairy are “closing the circle” by finding ways to profit from waste products like whey and manure. Sue answers the “unspoken” question: What to do with those male baby goats since they aren’t likely to earn their keep?
Welcome to Blossom’s B and B – Breakfast AND Bed!
So what do you think B&B stands for? “Bed and Breakfast” or “Breakfast and Bed?” If you’re visiting Blossom’s B&B in Missoula Montana, you’ll find the accommodations are excellent – it’s a restored 1910 Craftsman-style house, after all – but it’s Blossom and her food that make it truly special.
Voices From the Farm: A Winter to Remember and A Challenging Summer
What a winter that was! Five days after Sean’s birth, when we were about to be released from the hospital, we’d had another blizzard. This time, we were “snowed out!” We had to delay our departure until Jerry could get the Highway Department’s big snow blower out to open our driveway. It was drifted in and packed so hard that even the big grader and plow could not get through.