Tagine De Souris D’Agneau (Lamb Shank Tagine)

Tagine De Souris D’Agneau (Lamb Shank Tagine)

Lamb Tagine I made this Tagine for Brayden, Christina, Charlie and Deanna for their help in painting my living room. My biggest regret is that I didn’t take a picture of the polished lamb shank bones left over in the bowls. They were literally sucked clean....
The Blessing of the Bees

The Blessing of the Bees

As an Orthodox Christian I am blessed to have centuries of ancient prayers to recall for almost every act on our farm.  Monks pray as they bring their cows or goats in for milking; they pray as they collect eggs from chickens asking blessings on them for their...
Rosemary and Maple Syrup Roasted Chicken

Rosemary and Maple Syrup Roasted Chicken

I came across this recipe comes in my favorite (and only) subscription magazine, Saveur, which highlighted this wonderful and simple roasted chicken recipe using my favorite roasting technique, high heat with just a few rich, savory ingredients. This recipe comes from...
Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Pulled Pork Sandwiches

This recipe is adapted from the Williams-Sonoma Pulled Pork recipe and it just can’t be beat!  It’s a no-fail recipe that can be made with a myriad of sauces depending on your cravings and on your stores. Serve these hearty sandwiches with homemade or...
Is Organic Farming “Easier”?

Is Organic Farming “Easier”?

Last week I went out to the Aveda school in Brentwood for a haircut and the woman getting her haircut next to me mentioned about how she was trying to eat organically but didn’t know where to go to find good, healthy food.  Of course I piped up and told her...
The Making of a Great Cow

The Making of a Great Cow

It never, ever fails! Whenever there’s historical storm a baby will be born on River Cottage Farm and with a full moon to boot this baby had no choice but to be born in the snow. So, after a week overdue according to our records, baby Michi Storm was born last...