Farm to Table

Looking for inspiration after harvest? After walking the few steps from the garden, try these simple recipes for fresh, delicious dishes that everyone will enjoy!

Common Decorative Plants That Are Also Edible

Tom Wall

Ever wonder why you see so many old homesteads with plants like daylilies, hostas, and lilacs? While these flowers certainly have a natural beauty, they are also valuable in ways modern society tends to ignore. Believe it or not, many ‘decorative’ plants are also edible! Important Disclaimer  As with any wild foraging, always research the…

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Drink To Your Health By Growing A Green Smoothie Garden

Green smoothies are a delicious way to get your daily dose of fruits and veggies. Super versatile, you can put whatever you want into them and drink them as a meal replacement or healthy snack. So why not find some space on your balcony or in the yard for a green smoothie garden? The concept…
June 26, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

Easy DIY: How To Grow Nutritious Sprouts In Days

Are you looking for a super easy indoor growing project? Try your hand at sprouts! No need for a yard, patio, light, or even soil. Heck, you don’t even need a green thumb to get this right! Just a jar, some water, seeds, and a countertop.     The directions on my seed packet say the process…
May 20, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

Easy Recipe To Make Health-Boosting Kombucha

“Hey, what are you doing this weekend?”  “I think I’ll stay home and work on some old unfinished projects.” As we try to come to grips with the largest lockdown in human history, make-work projects are becoming a part of our new reality. I view it as the silver lining to this scary and long…
May 15, 2020
Eric Coulombe

Edible Weeds: Purslane Packs A Nutritious Punch

With the arrival of spring, it’s only a matter of time before weeds pop up everywhere. While many gardeners consider them to be undesirable, most are nutritious and delicious foods. In these times of uncertainty, it’s reassuring that we can find food sources outside of a grocery store. Purslane, Portulaca oleracea is one edible weed…
April 20, 2020
Caroline Rivard

“Farm To Table: Homemade Vegetable Broth

Who says leftover vegetable scraps are all destined for the compost heap? There are many good uses for them, and making a homemade broth is one of them! Lots of delicious recipes call for vegetable broth. From soups and risottos to couscous salads, cooking with broth is an excellent way to add extra flavor to…
December 6, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs