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Waste Not Want Not

Posted on September 10, 2012 by twistedbasics

After a three month hiatus, I’ve decided to return to blogging about food and our farm.  It was impossible for me to juggle all the demands of the summer and have anything left to think coherently, much less write.  We are … Continue reading →

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The Real Dirt on Spuds

Posted on April 19, 2012 by twistedbasics

It’s been a wild week for us!  We received our seed potatoes and onion sets on Wednesday from Moose Tubers in Waterville, Maine.  We try to get our ordern to them in early January, hoping for the best selection.  This year … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Tree Hugger

Posted on January 21, 2012 by twistedbasics

It’s been a strange winter.  Here we are in the later part of January with only our second real snowfall.  It too will be gone sometime this week with temperatures in the upper 30’s during the day.  We’ve been in … Continue reading →

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It’s A Wonderful Life

Posted on December 27, 2011 by twistedbasics

Most families have their own holiday or Christmas traditions that surface when they gather together each year.  These traditions have evolved over time as life changes the framework.  Val and I have both lost our parents and our immediate families … Continue reading →

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Here Come The Holidays!

Posted on December 12, 2011 by twistedbasics

The holiday’s are upon us, and we can barely keep up with all the activity.  For me, the holidays are a mixed bag of emotions, memories, great food and good company.  I remember as a child how the world seemed … Continue reading →

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The Practice of Gratitude

Posted on November 27, 2011 by twistedbasics

The holidays are upon us, and Val and I are filled with gratitude.  We had a houseful for Thanksgiving; my older brother Bill, his new girlfriend Deb, and my two nephews Ian and Jake were here for a few days. … Continue reading →

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Live At 5:00

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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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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