Now, there are many kinds and ways bread is made on the Farm—some sweet, but mostly not. We save that for all the toppings we slather on in the way of Jams and Jellies, Butters and Creams of the Whipped Varieties—more on that next week. But for now, no loaf is made or enjoyed more often than this simple sourdough. But, to make it yourself, you’ll need some Starter. On the Farm, they have their jar in the fridge. Once a week, some of that Starter is taken out to make a Good Loaf of Bread, and some fresh water and flour is added in its place as a way…

Scones have been a bit-of-a-challenge for the Farmer’s Wife. For many a year she would try something new, something different. When she thought she’d gotten it just right, she’d make the call. “Hello, Mother,” she would say. “I’d like to have you over for tea. I think I’ve finally done it.” Later that day her Mother would arrive to a table laden with cups and saucers, cream-stirrers and sugar-dippers, cloth napkins and a steaming pot of just-perked-tea. But none of those matter. What does is the platter gracing the center of the table: the platter of Scones. Next to them lies the whipped cream and sweetened butter, the jams and…

What and When is Shrove Tuesday? Simply put, it is the day before Ash Wednesday (making it today) and as for what–no one really knows for sure. Well, at least that’s the story I’m going with. Here’s the Farmer’s Wife’s take on it (from the Farmer and his Wife, to be released 3/16/21) Shrove Tuesday Spring brings with it more than Robins and tulips, planting and plans. At the Farm. they celebrate Easter, and by that, I mean really celebrate it. It begins some forty days before when they make pancakes. Yes, pancakes. The Farmer’s Wife flips another onto a plate. “I don’t think I can do it,” whimpers one.…