tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52999930248095877502024-02-22T07:30:44.504-08:00Heron's Nest Farm OrganicsAn adventure into farm life through organic agriculture, cooking, and personal growth initiated from unlikely events.Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989422452814929417noreply@blogger.comBlogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299993024809587750.post-84759819740521231622015-01-30T21:57:00.000-08:002015-12-19T18:58:49.135-08:00Cream of Nettle Soup
As we head towards spring there is plenty of nettle for the taking. In more temperate climates nettle is pretty much year round. If you are unfamiliar with nettle, a brush with it will acquaint you quickly.
Stinging nettle is everywhere in the Northwest. I am always careful when hiking and so you should be when harvesting. Where long sleeves and pants with a good pair ofAprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989422452814929417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299993024809587750.post-61863901871388484462014-11-30T13:39:00.003-08:002015-12-19T20:28:00.808-08:00Making Indian Paneer Cheese
Paneer is an Indian cheese that is easy to make and delicious!
Bring milk to a gentle boil.
Bring Your milk to a gentle boil in a non-reactive pot such as stainless steel or porcelain coated.
Stir gently to keep from scalding with a stainless steel spoon.
If you are not using raw milk then add 1/4 tsp calcium chloride mixed in 1/4 c cold sterilized water, Stir gently forAprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989422452814929417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299993024809587750.post-46565799834427788462014-10-10T15:00:00.000-07:002014-10-10T15:00:02.012-07:00Fall makes my spirit take wing...Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989422452814929417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299993024809587750.post-2825590807778168542014-10-03T12:00:00.000-07:002014-10-03T12:00:01.760-07:00How to grow Onions
It has taken us 2 years to have good results with onions!
How to prep your beds for onions?
Carefully separating onion bulbs.
Onions are heavy feeders and heavy drinkers. Till the soil to at least 12" with lime if you are in rainy climates. If your soil is dense make sure to add composted manure or use cover crops you till in every year to build soil. &Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989422452814929417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299993024809587750.post-21549013526307977572014-09-30T14:58:00.000-07:002014-09-30T14:58:00.082-07:00Fall is here!Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989422452814929417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299993024809587750.post-76097060920730074552014-09-26T11:56:00.000-07:002014-09-23T15:11:14.062-07:00African Peanut Soup
If you like peanut butter and a bit of spice, this is a great way to get both. High in vitamin C and the nuts give a protein boost. This is a soup I just love!
1 tsp veg oil
1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne
1 tsp grated pealed ginger root (optional)
1 c chopped carrots
4 c vegetable stock or water
2 c chopped sweet potatoes
2 c tomato juice
1 c smooth peanut butter
1 c Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989422452814929417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299993024809587750.post-27687233998111259862014-09-23T14:58:00.002-07:002014-09-23T14:58:16.036-07:00Emily BronteAprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989422452814929417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299993024809587750.post-63932965847692468422014-09-21T20:34:00.000-07:002014-09-24T09:02:36.178-07:00Canning Thick Tomato Sauce QUICK
Canning tomatoes is no simple task. Below is the way to get the thickest tomato product with the least amount of cooking. Why go thick? Well, you can always add water later when you cook with it, you need less jars (which cost money) and you need less shelf space for all those jars.
Start with fresh tomatoes that you rinse well in your sink.
Remove any green stems that Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989422452814929417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299993024809587750.post-8550649801020893782014-05-11T11:59:00.000-07:002014-05-11T11:59:00.212-07:00How to trellis tomatoes...
Staking tomatoes is not necessary if you are canning and don't care what the tomatoes look like. Staking does allow for adequate air circulation and ease of harvest. In addition, you can cut limbs off for less cumbersome plants and by having fewer limbs devote the plants energy to the production of BIGGER fruit!
Place stakes with two plants in between.
How far apart to stake Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989422452814929417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299993024809587750.post-12184570821985270452014-05-04T19:01:00.001-07:002014-05-04T19:01:57.184-07:00Planting Schedule
This was a planting schedule for vegetables I picked up a few years ago. I thought it was a great visual for the basics and very useful.
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Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989422452814929417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299993024809587750.post-52129434953173571972014-01-06T10:55:00.000-08:002014-01-06T10:55:00.126-08:00Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989422452814929417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299993024809587750.post-80585322909349157692013-12-30T10:53:00.000-08:002013-12-30T10:53:00.978-08:00Make a difference...Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989422452814929417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299993024809587750.post-52382840018545016302013-12-16T10:51:00.000-08:002013-12-16T10:51:00.769-08:00Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989422452814929417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299993024809587750.post-57720996850801724712013-12-09T10:51:00.000-08:002013-12-09T10:51:00.413-08:00Rejoice with God in the truthAprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989422452814929417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299993024809587750.post-56294967260433857032013-12-02T10:49:00.000-08:002013-12-02T10:49:00.119-08:00Love = GodAprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989422452814929417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299993024809587750.post-56178358677327833922013-11-25T10:48:00.000-08:002013-11-25T10:48:00.192-08:00Give the gift of kindnessAprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989422452814929417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299993024809587750.post-2830632477885019922013-11-18T10:47:00.000-08:002013-11-18T10:47:00.174-08:00...Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989422452814929417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299993024809587750.post-73395169187670736502013-11-11T10:45:00.000-08:002013-11-11T10:45:00.899-08:00You can help someone today...Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989422452814929417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299993024809587750.post-75612118383973199552013-11-04T10:43:00.000-08:002013-11-04T10:43:01.876-08:00Love someone today...Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989422452814929417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299993024809587750.post-43201852528272419062013-11-01T15:13:00.000-07:002014-10-01T18:02:58.162-07:00Cranberry-Tangerine Spread
This is a wonderful holiday spread. If you make it around Thanksgiving when the cranberries are prevalent you can give it at Christmas as gifts! I like this with tangerine juice, but OJ will do just fine. As with all canning, get the best ingredients you can afford. This makes for a superior product and since canning takes a bit to do you might as well.
Ingredients
12 oz Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989422452814929417noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299993024809587750.post-70032969076943377282013-10-28T10:42:00.000-07:002013-10-28T10:42:00.132-07:00We all have kindness to give...Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989422452814929417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299993024809587750.post-17320005576481009942013-10-21T10:41:00.000-07:002013-10-21T10:41:00.112-07:00Are you living?Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989422452814929417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299993024809587750.post-32391864196247911672013-10-14T10:40:00.000-07:002013-10-14T10:40:00.800-07:00Put on the mind of Christ...Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989422452814929417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299993024809587750.post-80876531727170276112013-10-07T10:39:00.000-07:002013-10-07T10:39:00.414-07:00Stop, and feel the presence...Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989422452814929417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5299993024809587750.post-23567823804496077762013-10-04T10:16:00.000-07:002013-10-04T10:16:00.356-07:00Best Raw Bread EVER!
I've been looking for a recipe that would satisfy my love for toast. This is it. No flour, no bake, but you can bake it if you like. I use my dehydrator for this moist, spongy bread. Pop it in the toaster and slather with butter, homemade jam or any spread you choose. It has a low glycemic index level, so it's great for diabetics and it's gluten free. Best of Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00989422452814929417noreply@blogger.com0