2/26/11

Roasted Root Vegetables - a winter staple

This is the time of year when there isn't a lot of local, fresh veggies left except for our beloved root vegetables. So here I thought I would share a simple, easy and tasty dish that can be make over and over without the kids crying "do I really have to eat that again?"

Let me start by saying I am not a baker. I make bread, but one out of every 4 or 5 loaves fails because I forget something or try an experiment that doesn't do so well. I love to play with my food and part of that for me means, no recipe. Don't run away yet! It actually can make it fun, but as serious as I can be, if it fails, we will order a pizza or go grab something quick. I'm not proud ... I make mistakes, but I'm not going to force food I won't eat on my family.

Roasted Root Veggies

Carrots
Sweet Potatoes
Russet Potatoes
Onions
Parsnips or Turnips
Olive oil
Chives & Parsley
Herbs de Providence (or just rosemary)
Salt & Pepper to taste
OK, I did add in a rarity that most may not: White Truffle Oil. Seriously though, only a couple drops and that is AFTER it has finished cooking.

This is a great way to add in some of those lesser known veggies and still have them come out great.


Chop up all the vegetables as evenly as you can so they can roast evenly.Sprinkle with some olive oil and season with your herbs lightly and a little salt & pepper. Turn your oven on to 450 (I had mine in a glass dish so I kept it at 350 and it just took a little longer).

Every 15 minutes you will want to go in and stir up the veggies.

 At first, it doesn't look like anything's happening, but after your 3rd stir, you'll go WOW! They start to carmelize and release their own, natural sugars, which is what makes them so very amazing. And easy to eat a few times a week...

Go out and find some of those local, fresh root veggies and enjoy! You won't be disappointed.






2/18/11

Happy Birthday


Yes, birthday season on the farm is right around the corner. After our first year of trying to hold parties year round, we decided that we would close up shop during the coldest part of the year.

Well, March 1st is right around the corner and Opening Day of Party Season. We actually have a few already booked so hurry on over, pick your package and your date and give us a call or head on over to the Farm's Party Page and glean some info over there.

425-402-6781

2/16/11

Farm Camp Winners

Forgot to do a separate post for the winners of the week of Farm Life Camp.

Drumroll please .......

1. Michelle K said...    
I like you on Facebook. Michelle K.
January 20, 2011

2. Shannon said...
Love you on Facebook! :)
January 18, 2011

3. kristi said...     
again, you guys rock! :) and i signed up for newsletter.
January 18, 2011

Congrats to all the winners - I've sent you emails via Facebook and the newsletter contact.

2011 Farm Life Camp is over 1/3 sold out already. Find your dates and sign up today!

2/12/11

Only 2 more days to win Farm Life Camp

Two more days and we are giving away a free week of Farm Life Camp for this summer! Get over to the page here on the blog where we are holding the contest and sign up. There are 5 different ways you can get entries (and why not use all five if you have the chance!) and sign up.

We will also be giving away 2 - $100 gift certificates for the camp as well for runner up prizes.

If you are considering signing up and waiting to see if you'll be our big winner, please don't. Sign up now and if you win, we will gladly refund your deposit. Our week 2 of camp only has 2 spots left as of this morning!!

2/11/11

Some Horse Humor for Your Day

Saw this on one of our local lists and LOL! (laughed out loud). Had to share as it will surely resonate with the horse folks - and for those of you who think we're a little nuts, this should surely seal the deal. Thank you Anchor Valley Farm.

Have an awesome day,
Corinne

Texting for Horse People

OOH - Out of Hay

LAS - lost a shoe

BBM - bastard just bit me

FOMHL - Fell Off My Horse Laughing

FTC -- Forgot the carrots

MIHA -- Mare's in heat, again

IPTI -- I'll pick up tennis instead

LWW -- Lesson went well

MSMBO - mud sucked my boot off

HSIH - Horse Snot in Hair

HAO - Hay All Over

HIMB - Hay in My BRA

PIHH - Poop Induced Half Halt

UD - Unplanned Dismount

PTTDG - Prayed to the Dirt God

MMM - Master Manure Mucker

OOM - Out of money

MHTS - More horses than sense.

BAHHFDP - bought another horse husband filed divorce papers

GBBF - Got Board Bill, Fainted

GFBF - got farrier bill, fainted

HRHCF - husband realized horse costs, fainted

SLH - Smell like horse

DQFOY - Dressage Queen fell off - yipee

HTNHFH - Hiding the new horse from hubby

WWFNS - Will work for new saddle

AROGC - Arena rained out - going crazy

SSB - saddle sore butt

BTLGR - b###hy trainer left - good riddance

ALIGAR - At least I got a ribbon

NLT - No lesson today

HGR - Have a great ride!