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Our white Chinese goose, Daisy, began laying her first eggs about a month and a half ago. It was especially exciting because they’re the first goose eggs laid here at the farm! Since we have plenty of chicken and duck eggs for eating (and goose eggs are huge), I figured it was time to try my hand at artificially incubating some.
In an earlier post, I introduced Makgeolli (막걸리), a Korean rice-based fermented beverage. It’s easy to make and very pleasant to drink (as long as you ensure that too much pressure doesn’t build in the bottle – if not, you may end up wearing it rather than drinking it!). This is a rice liquor: I’ve seen ABV ranges online from 3%-6%, possibly based on how diluted it is; regardless, there is more alcohol in this beverage than in probiotic drinks like kombucha or water kefir, but it’s not rocket fuel. Continue reading “Farm Ferments: Makgeolli (Korean Rice Wine) Recipe”
Do black bean brownies sound weird to you? Trust me, they’re not – in fact, they’re a real treat! And since there’s no flour, they can also be made gluten-free. These are tender, dense brownies with serious chocolate flavor. I’ve made them twice now, and believe that version 2.0 is even better than the first!
Continue reading “Homemade Desserts: Mexican Chocolate Black Bean Brownies”
My hands need help: they’re dry, red, and crying out for help. I recently figured out that the “natural” dishwashing soap I was using in the kitchen contained SLS, which was breaking down the skin on my hands; once I stopped using that soap, my hands began to heal. Unfortunately, the cold weather and low humidity has exacerbated the dry skin situation, as has frequent hand-washing (dirty hands are a fact of life on the farm). So what to do? Make an ultra-rich healing salve, of course!
Do you have a lot of farm fresh eggs on hand that you’re not sure how to use up? Try making a delicious Dutch Baby for breakfast – even the pickiest eaters are certain to enjoy it…and it’s even better if you use duck eggs! Continue reading “Cast Iron Cooking: Dutch Dutch Baby”
One of my favorite lacto-fermented beverages is the delightful Sweet Potato Fly. It’s simple to make, delicious, and full of probiotic goodness. I’ve made it several times now, and it’s become a staple in our household. Interested in trying it? Read on! Continue reading “Farm Ferments: Sweet Potato Fly”