The hot days of August faded fast with September’s arrival, which was ushered in by a bit of moisture and 40 degree nights. Not exactly the change one likes to see when beginning grain harvest, yet I recall it is not uncommon for September to begin rehearsing fall “fits”. The swallows are long gone and… Continued
The harvest is on! Autumn is a crazy yet satisfying time for farmers- there’s much work to do, but we finally get to see the fruits (seeds, actually) of our labors during the spring and summer. The crops look great this year- we are yielding above average in almost every field, and the grain is… Continued
Yield 6 to 8 Ingredients 8 cups of sliced plums 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar 4 tablespoons instant tapioca 1 teaspoon fresh ground ginger 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice Biscuit topping 1 cup Einka flour 1 cup Hard white flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chilled… Continued