Root Vegetable Soup
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
Orange and Vanilla Overnight Oats
Overnight oats have long been one of my favorite breakfasts because they are easy, delicious, and it saves me time in the morning. Since citrus are in full swing right now, I thought this recipe would be great to brighten up the day and relieve some stress from those hectic mornings. Furthermore, this is an
Winter Panzanella Salad
Winter Panzanella Salad with Red Wine Vinegar and Honey Dressing 1 loaf crusty bread (ciabatta works well), cut into cubes 1 medium Butternut squash, peeled and chopped 6 Sage leaves, chopped 1 bunch of kale ½ lb. Brussels sprouts 2 apples Heaping handful of dried cranberries Heaping handful of hazelnuts Preheat oven to 400°F Peel
Student Corner: The Theme is Water!
How about that weather!? The garden and teaching fields are looking pretty bare after that frost, but we always find interesting things to learn about with the students who come to the farm. Testing Water Quality at the Mouth of the Pajaro River in Winter 2011 Last week we began our winter rotation
Notes from the Field Classroom: Tis the season to hibernate…
When I am leading a farm tour and start talking about the seasons on the farm, I always tell the kids, "spring is for planting, summer is for growing, fall is for harvesting, and winter is for sleeping". Obviously this is a very simplified version of the seasons on the farm, and all of those
Notes from the Field, Classroom, Field. . . Winter With Wishing Well
Winter with Wishing Well Preschool On Saturday the 2nd I had the great pleasure of touring the farm with Wishing Well preschool. It was a grey morning on the farm and the theme of the visit was winter. This group of families are visiting us four times this school year, one for each season. Our