Y'all I know that sometimes we don't all want the traditional ham or turkey at Thanksgiving so I thought I would share an alternative for you. I recently made this amazing beef tenderloin using beef that I got from our Co-op meat subscription through Bravo Steaks. This week I am going to be focusing on what it means to us to be members of a meat co-op. I shared with you earlier how during the summer we were members of a CSA Flower Delivery service from Pinkey Farm. I can't wait to share with you Continue Reading
My Gift to You Digital Farmhouse Christmas Planner
Y'all I decided in the spirit of Christmas that I would give you a free digital farmhouse Christmas Planner. And since I wrote about my experience at the Christmas Tree Farm yesterday and tomorrow is our journey to our new truck, I thought why not share this holiday gift with everyone. Within this planner, you will get not only the planner but also some gift tags for you to print out as well as a picture that you can frame. The picture could become either a part of your Christmas Continue Reading
Experiencing A Christmas Tree Farm
I have always wanted to go to a Christmas Tree Farm and cut down our own tree. When our girls were little, we had a few spruce trees in our backyard. One year I decided that Raul (the hubby) would cut one down for us and we would decorate it. I love the idea of real trees as opposed to fake ones. That year was our first year of a real Christmas tree and we have had a real tree in some form or another since then. But we have always had a few fake ones to decorate as well. We always either Continue Reading
Whiskey Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Coconut Ganache
This week I thought I would share a dessert recipe. And this Whiskey Chocolate Cake is one that will sure to please the whole family. I know what you are thinking how does this recipe qualify as a farm-to-table recipe. Well, I would have thought this at first until I visited a Durham Distillery a while back. Then I realized what goes into making all the alcoholic beverages that we all enjoy every once in a while. Whiskey Chocolate Cake Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 35 minutesServes: Continue Reading
Turkey White Bean Soup
This tasty Turkey White Bean Soup is a great way to use up leftover holiday turkey. ( We supported a local farmer by purchasing our Thanksgiving dinner.) Here, traditional egg noodles are replaced with white beans and an assortment of fresh vegetables for a hearty and delicious dish. Enjoy by itself for a light lunch or pair with a crisp, green side salad for a more satisfying meal.Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 30 - 40 minutesServes: 6 Ingredients: 2 T. extra virgin olive oil3-4 cloves Continue Reading