Recipe: Green Tomato Chow-Chow

Photo by Judith Hausman What can you do besides fry green tomatoes? We all know about Fried Green Tomatoes by now and that not only Southerners enjoy them. But with a first frost on the way (followed by a couple of 70-degree days), I was looking for other ways to celebrate this once-a-year treat and […]

Apple Caramel Cake

The autumn apple celebration on the farm continues from last week as we continue processing the buckets of apples on our front porch.

Carol’s Health Nut Bars

At a recent fair we met Carol Yoder, who has been a long-time farmstead chef, and she shared her recipe for homemade nut bars.

Fried Cheese Curds

The recipe below is our version of fried cheese curds prepared with a vodka-based batter.

Homemade Cheese Crackers

In our quest to “cook out of the processed box” in our farmstead kitchen, we’re always aiming to buy one less item off the grocery shelf and instead make a better-quality and typically more frugal version with our pantry staples.

Recipe: Peach-Corn Salsa

Photo by Judith Hausman This easy and versatile sauce is one of those recipes every cook customizes. Make your own signature version with very nearly any soft fruit (watermelon, strawberries) and nearly any pepper, depending on what you enjoy. You can start with a milder pepper and adjust it with a few drops of hot […]

Apple Bread Pudding

A dessert that’s been enjoyed for generations, bread pudding gets an autumn makeover in this recipe.

Baked-apple Tapioca Pudding

After a day of apple picking, use your harvest in this sweet treat that both kids and adults will love.