Come to our annual Food Preservation Workshop! Saturday, March 3, 2018, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, in the barn at Worden Farm Taught by seasoned Worden Farm member and food preservation expert, Cindi Florit. Join us for a flavorful, fun, informative afternoon at the farm! Learn how to preserve the harvest, and enjoy your local organic farm vegetables all year. Taste delicious samples of vegetables that … Continue reading Worden Farm Field Notes: February 20, 2018
Punxsutawney Phil may have seen his shadow on Groundhog Day, but Spring weather is upon the farm this week. Our freeze recovery efforts are evident, and the fields are looking good. The warmer weather creates a joyous, active atmosphere from the creatures that inhabit the farm. Lots of song birds and pollinators are singing, flying, and buzzing about the fields with vitality and abundance. This … Continue reading Worden Farm Field Notes: February 13, 2018
Sautéed Balsamic Greens Yield: about 16 tomato cups Ingredients: 1 Bulb Fennel, core removed, washed, minced 4 Cups Worden Farm Escarole, cleaned, torn in 1 inch pieces 1 Cup Worden Farm Kale, cleaned, stems removed, torn in 1 inch pieces 1 oz. Olive oil, infused with tomato and herb, from sous vide tomato recipe 3 tsp. Garlic, minced 2 oz. Balsamic vinegar 1 … Continue reading Sautéed Balsamic Greens & Sous Vide Tomato Confit with Olive Oil and Herbs
Sunday night brought 3/4″ of rain, perfectly timed after the last rain. The planting areas that we are preparing for new transplants were well-watered, and the soil moisture is excellent for the transplants to flourish. The Sweet Pepper harvest will be strong for another few weeks. Cold weather damaged the pepper leaf, even under the protective cloth row covers. The cold temperatures brought out the … Continue reading Worden Farm Field Notes: February 6, 2018
A full inch of rain fell on the farm on Sunday night. Fortunately, it did not rain too much. It was just enough. The rain was strong and steady, lasting for several hours. This rain gave the crops and soils a welcome deep drenching. We irrigate, of course, because this is the dry season, but no irrigation can compare to a good rain. When we … Continue reading Worden Farm Field Notes: January 30, 2018
A cold front is on the way, so we are making soup today! Yield: 1 Quart Ingredients: 4 TBSP Olive Oil ½ TBSP Garlic, Fresh Minced ½ Cup Worden Farm, Yellow Onions, Fresh Minced 2 stalks Worden Farm, Celery, small dice 2 each Worden Farm, Sweet Pepper, small dice 2 Cups (Packed) Worden Farm, Escarole, chopped 2 … Continue reading Escarole & Spaghetti Squash Soup with Cured Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs
Curing tomatoes really brings out the flavor. This recipe uses Cherry tomatoes, but Romas and Slicers also work well. Yield: 2 cups Ingredients: 1 Pint Worden Farm Cherry Tomatoes, halved 2 TBSP Garlic, Minced 4 TBSP Herbs, Assorted, Minced 2 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Method: Cut tomatoes in 1/2. Toss with Garlic, Herbs, Olive oil, … Continue reading Cured Organic Tomatoes
