Category Archives: Recipes

Recipe for Grape Jam.

Posted on October 13, 2014 by itfarmer

A few years ago, I planted 12 different types of grapes on the farm, including many plants that I cloned. This year I’ve finally started to taste the rewards of that effort, in the form of Grape Jam. Kassy and … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Boats

Posted on August 29, 2011 by itfarmer

I’ve definitely had my fair share of salad this summer, so I decided to switch things up a bit and cook some warm food. Zucchini Boats are a great recipe for people who don’t like the taste of zucchini, and … Continue reading →

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Doing Battle with Critters

Posted on July 8, 2011 by itfarmer

I’m not proud of large sections of this years garden, with one major reason: The plants are being eaten alive. There is no way a plant can grow well if ground hogs and deer are constantly munching on them like … Continue reading →

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Sage Tea

Posted on December 7, 2010 by itfarmer

As I was walking up my steps into my backdoor, I glanced down at my now two year old sage plant, and wondered what I could use it for. The plant is just starting it’s second winter, and the leaves … Continue reading →

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Sauteed Swiss Shard

Posted on October 24, 2010 by itfarmer

After chasing the chickens out of the greenhouse, I noticed a row of green in the garden. The Swiss Shard was still growing, and had not been killed by the frost. I did a search, and found that shard will … Continue reading →

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Weekend Roundup 09/19/10

Posted on September 20, 2010 by itfarmer

I’ve decided to take a new approach with regards to my chickens. Up to this point, I’ve kept them in a chicken house, with a fenced in run. Since the garden is well picked over, It seemed appropriate to release them … Continue reading →

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Tomato Jelly

Posted on September 16, 2010 by itfarmer

Tomato Jelly !? Sounds gross, but just like Zucchini pancakes, it’s something you have to try before passing judgment. I was quite reluctant to try it, but since then, I’ve been dieing for more. It actually tastes like Strawberry Jelly, … Continue reading →

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Tomatillos

Posted on July 29, 2009 by itfarmer

   Tomatillos are an odd plant. First off, they are called “Mexican Husk Tomatoes”, although they aren’t tomatoes. The fruit itself it surronded with a papery husk, which splits when the fruit is ready to eat. It has been described … Continue reading →

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