Thank you for a great Carmel Winter Farmers Market season! We will see you beginning on May 4th at the Carmel Farmers Market and the Fishers Farmers Market!

Recipes

Apple Hand Pies

Apple Hand Pies
In our homeschool co-op, I am teaching a 6-week course based on the Little House on the Prairie series.  Each week, we read a book and then do an a...

In a Pinch Salad Dressing

In a Pinch Salad Dressing
If you tuned in to last week's From the Farm, you may have read the section about the (rare) six-day get-away that Kyle and I enjoyed for his veter...

Instant Pot Yogurt

Instant Pot Yogurt
Now that we have milk cows, we have a LOT of milk to find uses for.  So, I began making yogurt and have really enjoyed the recipe found at the link...

Taco Seasoning

Is there anything not to love about tacos--afterall, they are incredibly versatile, filling, fun to eat, and cost-effective.  Because of these reas...

Glazed Ham

While the city hams can be enjoyed as-is, I have been known to add extra sweetness when preparing ham.  I have used a variety of sweeteners over ti...

Whole Chicken How-To

Whole Chicken How-To
Of the many, many things that seem oh-so-much better in life on the farm, one thing that I have grown especially appreciative of is the magic of th...

Pancakes--For Now and For the Freezer

Pancakes--For Now and For the Freezer
One thing that is for certain, on this otherwise very uncertain farm, is our love for eating!  Now that I have a little more time in the mornings, ...

How-To: Chicken Stock Tips

How-To: Chicken Stock Tips
Do you like to find a use for everything? The next time you peel carrots or cut up celery or onions, keep them! Collect carrot peels, celery tops...

How-To: All Purpose Meat Rub

We make a fair amount of Pork BBQ around here and after brining the meat, I like to season it with a generous amount of this spice rub before placi...

How-To: Brine a Turkey

Having not experienced a brined turkey (or brined anything for that matter) up until a few years ago, I must say that there is quite a difference i...

How-To: Tips and Tricks for Preparing Grass-Fed Steaks

How-To: Tips and Tricks for Preparing Grass-Fed Steaks
If you've never cooked with grass-fed and finished steaks before, it can be a bit of a mystery getting started.  Below are some helpful tips for pr...

How-To: Prepare Fresh Side

How-To: Prepare Fresh Side
For those looking for a great-tasting, you're-in-control-of-the ingredients option for bacon, we encourage you to try fresh side.  What is this thi...