Spring is in the air. Despite the occasional gusty days and balmy air, I can tell it’s almost time for my farm fashionista spring layering tricks. Awkward spring weather layering can make you feel like a frumpy bag on cover crop seeds, however, with this essential spring layering guide, you can comfortably enjoy the outdoors […]
Winter Market Offerings
Did you know that Foxhollow Farm has an on-farm Market? We sure do! You may remember past market spaces on the farm, but this one is new! Since we do the majority of our work in the big white barn, we saw fit to create a market space right where the action happens. Opening in […]
Beating the Winter Blues
The whole world, it seems, is gray. Cold. Dreary. And my start-of-February mood matches the view from my window. Gray. Cold. Dreary. When grumping to my friends about this, it becomes clear that I am not the only one who feels this way. The cheer of the holidays is long passed, the garden is still […]
Braised Short Ribs with Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes
A hearty and delicious comfort meal, perfect for winter days! Recipe developed by The Farmer and The Foodie collaborator, Lindsey McClave. INGREDIENTS Shortribs 4lbs Foxhollow short ribs ½ onion, chopped 3 large carrots, chopped 1 whole head garlic, sliced horizontally ½ tsp red pepper flakes 1 heaping tbs red miso paste 2 tbs soy sauce […]
Garlic & Ginger Crusted Leg of Lamb
A decadent and delicious meal! Recipe developed by The Farmer & The Foodie collaborator, Lindsey McClave. Leg of Lamb 1 Bone In Foxhollow Lamb Leg, 4-5lbs 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 inches fresh ginger root, peeled & minced 1 lemon, zested ½ tsp red pepper flakes 4 sprigs rosemary, stems removed & leaves minced olive […]
Steak Frites with Garlic and Herb Bearnaise
A delicious and comforting twist on steak and potatoes! Recipe developed by The Farmer & The Foodie collaborator, Lindsey McClave. INGREDIENTS: Serves 2-3 Steak Frites 2-3 Foxhollow Strip Steaks 2lbs white potatoes, preferably yukon gold 2 cloves garlic, smashed 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 tbs unsalted butter 8-10 cups frying oil, such as peanut 1 […]
Why Chicken Raised with Love Costs More
Most of us are aware of the many benefits of eating pasture-raised chicken. And we want to purchase chicken that spent its life in a healthy, happy setting- as opposed to the kind of tortured existence mass-produced poultry endure. However, chicken from industrial feeder farms continues to find its way onto our tables. Why? In […]
The Seed Chronicle Series – The Sweetest Spuds
Though we are still in the middle of the fall season, the blanket of snow we woke up to this weekend suggests that perhaps winter is closer than some of us might like. As the temperature drops, I start to crave those classic comfort foods: soups, stews, roasts, a perfectly seared steak and sweet potatoes. […]
Beef & Pumpkin Lasagna
Fall is officially here! The leaves are falling, the days are rainy, and our Market is overflowing with squash from the end of summer. We're putting those blue hubbards to good use cooking up this Beef and Pumpkin Lasagna from The Farmer & The Foodie collaborator, Lindsey McClave! Serves 8 1lb Foxhollow ground beef 2 […]
Oh my GOURD! A Hubbard Squash Pie Recipe!
During this time of year markets and farms are brimming with gourds and squashes of all shapes and sizes. One such squash that I had never seen before is the humble, Hubbard squash. This peculiar grayish blue squash is big and oddly shaped. Most Hubbards typically grow to a size of 5-30 pounds! These big […]