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The Garlic Circle Today we will begin the garlic harvest. This is one of those crops that pins me down to time and memory in beautiful ways. I’m not sure where to start in the circle of [...]

My kids love chicken. For the most part, I will only eat the meat I raise. So this winter I called up a farmer friend and asked if she’d give me the low down on raising meat birds. She [...]

A short newsletter this week, as admittedly with rain coming Thursday and Friday both we are trying to cram 5 days worth of work into 3! Doudlah:  You may have noticed that in our online [...]

Young Friends One of the gifts Covid gave me was to break the barrier a bit more between being the farm boss and being friends with my crew. Pre-covid, I usually didn’t try to socialize [...]

Welcome either back, or to, Crossroads Community Farm! We are so happy to be feeding you this season. The first box of the season is a beauty, and we are proud to share it with you.  The [...]

Recipe from Local Dirt by Andrea Bemis.

Taken from Local Dirt  by Andrea Bemis.

1 pound meaty smoked ham hocks, or thick bacon, leftover ham steaks, or leftover pork butt 2 medium yellow onions, sliced into 2-inch wedges 4 large cloves of garlic, minced 1/2 t crushed red 2 [...]

Taken from Local Dirt by  Andrea Bemis.

Taken from Local Dirt by Andrea Bemis.

Taken from Local Dirt by Andrea Bemis.

Taken from Local Dirt by Andrea Bemis.

Taken from Local Dirt  by Andrea Bemis.

Taken from The Minimalist Kitchen by Melissa Coleman.

Taken from The Minimalist Kitchen by Melissa Coleman.

Taken from The Minimalist Kitchen by Melissa Coleman.

Taken from The Minimalist Kitchen by Melissa Coleman.

Adapted from The Minimalist Kitchen by Melissa Coleman

–Quick-Pickled Veggies 1 t salt 1/4 C sugar or honey 1/2 C white vinegar 1 C shredded veggies (carrot AND salad turnip or any kind radish) –Sauce 2 T harissa 2 t soy sauce 2 t rice [...]

Taken from The Minimalist Kitchen by, Melissa Coleman.

From Smitten Kitchen Every Day by Deb Perelman

adapted from Smitten Kitchen Every Day by Deb Perelman

1/4 C red wine vinegar 1/4 C cold water 1.5 t kosher salt 1.5 t sugar 1 red onion, peeled and sliced into very thin rings Combine the vinegar, water, salt, and sugar in the a small bowl and stir. [...]

taken from Smitten Kitchen Every Day by Deb Perelman

taken from Smitten Kitchen Every Day by Deb Perelman

taken from Smitten Kitchen Every Day by Deb Perelman

Taken from Smitten Kitchen Every Day by Deb Perelman.

Taken from Smitten Kitchen Every Day by Deb Perelman.

Taken from Dishing Up the Dirt by Andrea Bemis.