November/December 2009 - Table of Contents

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Woodstove Cookery
Does food taste better when
cooked on a woodstove? Learn
the benefits—and blunders—of cooking with wood.
by Cheryl Morrison

Perfect Holiday Feast
Traditional German fare takes
center stage in this collection of recipes and culinary history.
by Adrianne L. Shtop

Barn Sweet Barn
Though traditionally built to house farm animals, barns are being revamped to house the farmer instead. Meet three families living
in former livestock quarters.
by Cherie Langlois

Hobby-farm Hospitality
Hosting guests on your farm this holiday season? Make it a memorable experience by doing a little prep work. A seasoned farm hostess offers her best tips.
by Lisa Kivirist

Handmade From the Heart
Holiday gifts that are home-crafted and heartfelt will be appreciated by recipients all year long. Skip the mall this year and be inspired by our ideas for making your own gifts.
by Mary Beth Temple

Egg-stra Special Ornaments
Make Christmas-tree ornaments using a common farm commodity: eggs! (It’s not as difficult as you think.)
by Rhoda Peacher

Batten Down the Hatches
Now is the time to shut down the garden and prepare for next year’s soil health. A veteran CSA farmer takes you through the process of preparing your garden beds for their long winter nap.
by Kelly Wood

Columns

Lessons Learned
Cherie Langlois

Country Fare
Lynda King

Hands On
Rhoda Peacher

Garden Grit
Andy Tomolonis

Garden Home Solutions
P. Allen Smith

Home Clinic
Cheryl Morrison

Farm Fetishes
Mary Beth Temple

Animal Talk
Audrey Pavia

Nature Calls
Linda Tagliaferro

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