Jan 12, 2017 | Farming, Farming in Winter, Homesteading Skills, Organization
My day off was extended this winter for an entire month. Taking the opportunity to sort through lots of things on the farm and store as well as an opportunity to reflect and plan for this upcoming season. This will be a year of organization and bringing everything...
Nov 25, 2016 | Cooking from scratch, Fall Time, Food for Thought, Uncategorized
With it being Thanksgiving, I thought it only appropriate to share stories of food, family and cooking in this months blog. My cooking style is one I adopted from growing up in a kitchen where three full meals were prepared daily by my mother. Meals sufficient for...
Nov 15, 2016 | Fall Time, Food for Thought, Uncategorized
As we move into the fall months, our produce availability shifts, saying goodbye to the sweet berries of summer and hello to the crisp citrus and apples of Fall. Each season offers an array of beautiful fresh produce and it is a great time to start experimenting with...
Sep 6, 2016 | Fiber Studio, Special Events, Uncategorized
Join us for an elegant and unique viewing of our open studio. This fall we are celebrating all things local and we’re kicking off the harvest season with a showcase of what we’ve been creating this year — from food to fiber. Spend an evening walking...
Aug 19, 2016 | Food for Thought, Homesteading Skills, Summer time, Uncategorized
I had at least six people ask me this week if I was taking time off for myself. I spent a few hours this week with a professor of sustainable food systems and a senior business student from the University of Maine at Orono who had a grant from the Mitchell Institute...
Aug 17, 2016 | Farming in Winter, Gardening, Homesteading Skills, Uncategorized
Pick/purchase a fresh herb of choice, one that speaks to your needs and has the medicinal properties you desire. Today we are making Lavender electuary to help soothe, comfort and calm us during the long winter. Secondly, choose a good base. Raw honey is the best as...
Aug 10, 2016 | Farming, Gardening, Homesteading Skills, Uncategorized
My Days off have been few and far between as of late and therefore less time to sit and write. Here I am, though on a well needed overcast day with perhaps rain showers on their way. I felt the need to light the large bundle of mugwort this morning to help the rain...
Jul 13, 2016 | Farming, Summer time, Uncategorized
July is a tough month. Many people are on vacation or want to be, the weather is at times unbearable for not only humans, but animals as well. Our patience runs short and everyone just wants to go swimming. Growing up on my family farm, swimming did take place, but...
Jul 10, 2016 | Fiber Studio, Uncategorized
This past Sunday marked three weeks since I have come to live as an intern at Nezinscot farm. While I am over 1200 miles from my family and friends I somehow feel as if I’ve finally made it to my real home. What is unusual about this place, unlike any others that I...
Jun 25, 2016 | Cooking from scratch, Homesteading Skills, Special Events, Uncategorized
Our Holistic Living workshop is an opportunity to learn about the healing effects that herbs, nourishing food and yoga can have in our daily lives. The Day: $130 for full day(Brunch, snacks, afternoon tea and samples) or $30 for individual classes 9 am Yoga and...
