Blue Viola Farm

Farming is in my dna....my dad grew up on a farm, and his folks farmed through the industrial revolution. My mom grew up in the suburbs but her folks lived in a very self-sufficient way and she taught me the joys of cooking from scratch. I love exploring the old ways and discovered, in the process, eating gourmet foods on a shoestring and reclaiming my family's health...and my own...in the process. This is suburban homesteading at its finest.

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Busy time on the farmlet

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It is the goats that have been busy..... Plum steals Charm's hay...and his heart. Charm has been practicing his ballet, particu...
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Friday, November 9, 2012

Spicy chai tea

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Chai tea bags were always my favorite "herbal" tea, but they always had a funny perfume-y taste to me.  Since homemade everything ...
Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Fresh milk starts with.....

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.....boy meets girl!  Meet Charm, our new buckling.  He has a very important job starting in a couple of weeks.  He is the envy of boy goats...
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Monday, November 5, 2012

Orange alert

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 Carefully slice the pumpkin in half from top to bottom with a sharp knife. It is time to get those pumpkins into the freezer for win...
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Saturday, November 3, 2012

Vanilla extract

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This is just one of many ways to make your own vanilla extract.  This is not the cheapest way, but it makes a strong extract, which is what ...
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Thursday, November 1, 2012

Another chard casserole....eat your veggies!

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I'm often asked how I get everything done.  Those who know me well know that I take a lot on, my to-do list is never ending.  I'm al...
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Beef shanks.....a worthwhile cheaper cut

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Looking for a way to have grass-finished beef on a budget?  Ask around for beef shanks.  They are often cheaper than other cuts but oh, so w...
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Hubby and I live on a four acre farmlet smack in the middle of suburbia. We are happily zoned for critters and take full advantage of this with chickens, goats, and pigs.
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