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The Farmstand at Bridle Creek

Autumn Bounty

The Farmstand at Bridle Creek is a seasonal event.

This year, our pumpkin patch is home to over 25 varieties of pumpkin and winter squash, many of which will be available for purchase.  Along with the cucurbits, there will be tastings and recipes available.

We also offer fresh eggs from our flock of free range hens.  They are produced by our hens, who are raised on non-gmo feed with organic grains and plenty of greens, bugs, and love.  Their eggs are delicious!

From time to time, we offer honey from our hives, heritage breed turkeys from our flock, citrus and avocados from our trees,  home canned delicacies, baked goods and seasonal specialties and gifts.

We will be updating the site with availability and Farmstand hours. There is always something going on here!

The Farmer

October 12, 2017 Leave a Comment

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At the beginning of the year, I was so pleased to see a commercial, produced by the Land O’ Lakes company honoring the farmers of this land.  As a text, they used one of my favorite poems by Amelia E. Barr, entitled simply, The Farmer.  Today is National Farmer’s Day. Stop and think where we would be without farmers.  Many romanticize about the ‘simple life’ that is farm life.  Although there may be a beauty and connection to God, the elements and the earth that comes with farming – there is nothing simple about the simple life.  I have included the poem below.  Please take time to read it – and pray for the good people of this land who day after day, year after year, plant the seed, tend the farm, and raise our food.  (All photos by others)

God Bless the Farmer,

 

Kathy

 

The Farmer  by Amelia E Barr

The king may rule o’er land and sea,

The lord may live right royally,

The soldier ride in pomp and pride,

The sailor roam o’er ocean wide;

But this or that, whate’er befall,

The farmer he must feed them all.

 

The writer thinks, the poet sings,

The craftsmen fashion wondrous things,

The doctor heals, the lawyer pleads,

The miner follows the precious leads;

But this or that, whate’er befall,

The farmer he must feed them all.

 

The merchant he may buy and sell,

The teacher do his duty well,

But men may toil through busy days,

Or men may stroll through pleasant ways;

From king to beggar, whate’er befall,

The farmer he must feed them all.

 

The farmer’s trade is one of worth;

He’s partner with the sky and earth,

He’s partner with the sun and rain,

And no man loses for his gain;

And men may rise, or men may fall,

But the farmer he must feed them all.

 

God bless the man who sows the wheat,

Who finds us milk and fruit and meat;

May his purse be heavy, his heart be light,

His cattle and corn and all go right;

God bless the seeds his hands let fall,

For the farmer he must feed us all.

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A Word about Lemons

April 15, 2016 Leave a Comment

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Meyer Lemons on a young tree

And on the eighth day, God created lemons!

Where would we be without this perfect little fruit.  It is used in so many ways – to brighten and enhance the taste of already delicious foods. . . What would fish be without a squeeze of lemon?  How about using the grated rind of a lemon, mixed with a little fresh thyme and combined with butter – rubbed on chicken before roasting . . . Try to imagine summer without lemonade, grilling without lemon-pepper, or – heaven forbid – a lemon meringue pie – without the lemon.  I haven’t even touched on the cleaning power of lemon.

Although few would ever eat a lemon by itself, the world would be very dull without them.

Those who have never had a mature lemon tree cannot appreciate the volume of fruit one tree can produce.  And yet, as the owner of several different varieties of lemon trees, there can never be too many lemons!

Many people prefer the Improved Meyer Lemon.  It is a native of China and is believed to be a cross between a lemon and and mandarin orange.  The peel is thin and a deep yellow-orange color and tastes and smells more like an herb than a lemon (which is why I don’t use them in recipes that call for lemon peel – unless they specify Meyer Lemon peel).  The flesh of the Meyer lemon is very dark yellow.  They are much sweeter than a standard lemon (Eureka or Lisbon) and are only moderately acidic – which for some, makes them more palatable – but is the reason why their juice should not be used in canning – to acidify low-acid foods.  They are most plentiful from December through May.

The standard lemon – typically the Eureka or Lisbon variety – is larger than the Meyer lemon.  The peel is much thicker, has more texture, and smells and tastes like lemon.  The pulp is very yellow – lemony and bright.  They are moderately sweet and highly acidic – which gives them their ability to make your mouth pucker -(and makes them suitable for use in canning – to acidify low-acid foods)!  Are you salivating yet?  Standard lemons are available year round (thank goodness!). . . . and are the stuff that heaven is made of!  They are my favorite for using in cooking.

Although there is nothing like the taste of lemons fresh off the tree, they store and travel well and no matter where you live, fresh lemons are available in the produce section of the grocery store.  However you can acquire them, bring some home and put these pucker-powered work-horses to work!

Stay tuned for some of my favorite ways to use lemons. . . . . .

Pucker Up!

Kathy

 

 

 

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It’s Almost Time!

September 10, 2015 Leave a Comment

Harvest Blessings
Harvest Blessings

Are You Ready for some Pumpkins? . . . . It’s almost time!

Stay tuned for details…

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