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About twistedbasics

Welcome! Food is my focus, livelihood, art form and my passion. My wife and I run a 5.5 acre organic vegetable farm. Join me fellow foodie as we explore the changing seasons and the food it brings.

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Posted on November 6, 2011 by twistedbasics

Farmer + Cookbook + Library = Cooking Demo.  Last night I had the honor to be hosted by the Portage District Library for a Meet the Chef food demo co-sponsored by Fair Food Matters.  As a life-long foodie it was … Continue reading →

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Frost on the Pumpkin

Posted on October 30, 2011 by twistedbasics

The frost in on the pumpkin and our market season is winding down.  I love the transitional season of fall.  Harvesting in the fields is slower and quieter.  The earth is damp and full of scent.  It surprises me that … Continue reading →

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Harvesting Uncommon Gold

Posted on October 23, 2011 by twistedbasics

Val and I have made a commitment.  We are vegetable farmers who are concerned about the price of food, how it is grown and bringing great food to market.  To that end we have decided to eat as much from … Continue reading →

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Simple Pleasures: Shelling Beans

Posted on October 19, 2011 by twistedbasics

Our farm season is soon coming to a close, yet we still have much to offer at our market stall.  Beautiful lettuces, spinach, turnips, rutabaga,  three kinds of kale, Swiss chard and beets have all made their appearance.  As farmers we … Continue reading →

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The Bitch Is Back!

Posted on October 9, 2011 by twistedbasics

Ok.  I know it’s been two weeks, but you know the minute things began to slow down just a bit, so did my ambition!  Before we went up north for a few days, I was loosing my perspective, grumpy and … Continue reading →

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Harvest Fest at Tillers International

Posted on September 18, 2011 by twistedbasics

Today Val and I went to the annual Harvest Fest, a celebration of local food, local farming and sustainable living, held at Tillers International in Scotts, Michigan.  Tillers is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, offering classes in farming with oxen … Continue reading →

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Short Break

Posted on September 15, 2011 by twistedbasics

Just a short note to let all of you know that Val & I have been sick all week.  So no post!  We will actually be taking a short break to get away for a few days to northern Michigan. … Continue reading →

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A Different Kind of Pork-N-Beans

Posted on September 4, 2011 by twistedbasics

It was a hot and humid market day this Saturday.  Sweat was dripping off our faces as we filled our stall and waited on customers.  I had just wished a customer a happy Labor Day weekend, when my neighbor Scott … Continue reading →

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Salsa-mania!

Posted on August 30, 2011 by twistedbasics

As August comes to a close, our tomato month would not be complete without a post about salsa.  Sunday, our day of rest included canning 21 quarts of the stuff!  Have you ever tried to stir over 50 cups of … Continue reading →

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Swimming In Heirloom Tomatoes!

Posted on August 21, 2011 by twistedbasics

I know….it’s my third tomato post, but what in the world is August for if not tomatoes?  When I returned home from market on Friday and unloaded the van, I went into the barn to find every available surface covered … Continue reading →

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