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!

“Farm To Table: Homemade Vegetable Broth

Catherine Sherriffs

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…

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How To Use Herbs For A Perfect Cup Of Tea

This article appears in Garden Culture Magazine UK31 & US29 The colder months are for getting cosy by the fire with a warm cup of tea. While bags are easy and convenient, you don’t get as big a bang for your mug.  According to The Herbal Handbook For Homesteaders, storebought teabags often contain only dust;…
October 23, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

“Fall Harvest: Roasting Pumpkins”

Fun pumpkin fact: the world’s heaviest pumpkin ever recorded was grown in Belgium in 2016, weighing in at 2,624 pounds! A Connecticut man recently came close to breaking that record; his pumpkin weighed in at 2,294 pounds at the Topsfield Fair in Massachusetts. Unfortunately, there are many not-so-fun facts about pumpkins out there too, like…
October 17, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

The Spice Rack and Herb Garden Offer Many Health Benefits

Herbs and spices do more than add a punch of flavor to your favorite dishes. They pack some significant health benefits too! From super detoxifying and antioxidant properties to inflammation fighters and digestive aids, spicing up your meals can fire up your tastebuds and do your body a world of good. You can even try…
September 18, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Farm To Table: Super-Detoxifying Beets

What’s not to love about beets? Easy to grow in the garden and nutritious to boot, these earthy beauties taste amazing cooked or roasted, pickled or raw. Better yet, they can be eaten from root to stem, making them incredibly versatile! Why they are good for you Beets are high in antioxidants and are natural…
September 4, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Fresh Farmer’s Market Meals: Perfect Pesto

The growing season means fresher meals for many of us. Whether buying from a farmer’s market or harvesting from the home garden, make this perfect pesto today!  There’s no question my family and I eat healthier this time of year. Between the locally grown produce at the farmer’s market and the abundance of organic fruits…
August 14, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs