The Zucchinis have started. And now we need to try to come up with ways to use each and every one. And our very fa-vor-ite is to make them into a boat and stuff them. And this is how it’s done: The tips and ends of each zucchini—you should have six small—are sliced off and set aside. What is left is placed in a pot of boiling water until the zucchini turns a brilliant green. They are removed and set aside to cool. And while that’s happening, a red pepper (or tomato, if that’s what you’ve got) is chopped coarsely along with a medium sweet onion and a clove or…

Time gets away from us all, even those on the Farm, so little short-cuts are a big blessing. Like this jarred instant oatmeal—it’s all ready to be whipped up some busy morning when they have a million other things to do besides making breakfast. And it makes a great gift, too. There are several different versions, but they are all made the same: First, it is decided exactly how many servings are to be made, and the math done accordingly. I know, I know, but I have full faith in you. You can do this. Once it’s figured out exactly how much is being made, a large bowl is set…

There are a few dishes the Farmer’s Wife grew up with which still grace her table today (and from talking to a cousin or two, it appears Mema grew up with these recipes as well). Now, there are some the Farmer’s Wife never cares to eat again—that patty made from canned salmon, creamed with flour. Or that dried beef. No. Wait. She still makes that. But not the salmon. Salmon needs to be fresh or smoked or not at all. And then there’s this Cod. It has been known to be called Creamed Cod Fish, but that does not sound nearly fancy enough, so the Farmer’s Wife goes with the…

Okay. Some things made on the Farm are nourishing to both body and soul—and some are just for the later. This is one of those. There is zero nutritional benefit for the following recipe, nor should you look for any. But…you will close your eyes and savor each and every mouthful. That’s a promise. Now, isn’t that worth a few thousand calories? The Farmer’s Wife says yes—on special occasions. And how you make it is this: Three large potatoes of the white variety are peeled and grated coarse, setting the final product into a bowl of cold water while all the rest of the recipe is being carried out—otherwise your…

Bread is made well and made often on the Farm in every variety you can imagine—Brioche, Challah, A Good Loaf, Plain White, Thanksgiving Bread, and the like. There is often so much one family could not possibly eat it all! That’s why we have parties. To eat all that bread. And that’s why we make this, Bread Pudding. To begin, you’ll need old bread, any kind will do. Well, maybe not the Thanksgiving bread. I’d pass on that one (too much Sage). However, every other kind is just fine. Although, the richer breads do make a richer bread pudding. So, extra Brioche is often made, just for the excuse of…

*gluten free Not everyone on the Farm likes a good cookie. I know, I know, it’s hard to believe, but none-the-less, it’s true. There are actually those who live and visit here who prefer having their lives free from that beautiful and glorious grain some like to call wheat. So, this cookie is made for them and made often. And since every good cookie and soul who consumes them needs a bit of variety, it’s crafted two ways. And for the first: One third cup raw honey is placed in a saucepan with an equal amount virgin coconut oil and left over low heat a bit until all is melted.…

Just the other week, the Farmer’s Wife went to her garden to see what there was to see. And it was just what she’d expected—filled with the debris of last summer’s good work. The tomato vines, once so vibrant and full are shriveled, sunken, clinging lifelessly to their cages. The pepper plants show what they once were with the transparent remains of a few missed fruits displayed here and there. And the weeds. Those appear to be the only green things left in the garden. But wait. Is that? Yes! It’s onions—left just like the peppers had been. Only these are Not shriveled and useless! No. These are spring onions,…

This. This it the thing I make best. Or the thing that gets requested the most. Yes, people have been known to ask for my boozy chocolate cake from time to time, and the stuffed mushrooms. Oh. Yes. The crab cakes. They ask for those an awful lot, too. And the hot chocolate and the pink drink and the Nog. But nothing like this. As far as the Farmer is concerned, I could make this each and every day and there would be no complaints. Not one. And here is how it’s done: First, three small sweet red peppers are chopped fine (to equal a half cup), along with a…