Category Archives: In the Kitchen (recipes & more)

Savor the Season: Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes

Posted on June 29, 2011 by realtimefarms

I know that summer has really and truly arrived in Michigan when strawberries start showing up at the farmers market. Sadly strawberry season is all too short, and is already nearing an end in our area. My husband and I … Continue reading →

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Backyard Chickens: Chocolate Mousse recipe

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Corinna

(This is the ninth in a series of ten Friday posts about Backyard Chickens to give an overview of my experiences these past two years.) As always on the lookout for a recipe that will use a lot of eggs, … Continue reading →

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Have You Tried: Working with a Sourdough Starter?

Posted on May 20, 2011 by realtimefarms

For the past couple of months, I’ve been busy taking care of a baby. No, not that kind of baby (not yet anyway) – a sourdough baby! A friend of mine was kind enough to share some of her sourdough … Continue reading →

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Homegrowing Hops

Posted on May 2, 2011 by meg

Did you know that hops grow best between the latitudes of 34-50 degrees? That’s one reason, among many, that Belgium has had a long history of making beer, and why some breweries in the northern half of the United States … Continue reading →

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Earthly Eating

Posted on April 22, 2011 by meg

Happy Earth Day Everyone! If you really stop and think about it, all the ways that we interact with our food (growing, raising, packaging, distributing, cooking, consuming, composting, digesting, landfilling, and more) have a huge collective impact on our planet. … Continue reading →

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Have You Tried: Making Bagels?

Posted on April 20, 2011 by realtimefarms

I used to think of bagels as a treat, an indulgence from a bakery that I wouldn’t dream of making at home. Okay, I still think of Zingerman’s “Enough Already” bagels that way, but in general, I’ve learned that it’s … Continue reading →

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Easter Egg Dyeing Lessons

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Corinna

A couple of years ago I discovered the phenomena of dying Easter eggs with natural dyes: food, flowers, or spices. In honor of the bounty that flows freely from our coop every day – this seemed like a golden opportunity … Continue reading →

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Have You Tried: Making Pierogi?

Posted on April 15, 2011 by realtimefarms

It took me awhile to warm up to pierogi. My husband has valiantly tried over the years to convert me to the joys of Polish cuisine, and he’s succeeded in a few, okay, a couple of cases. I’m now a … Continue reading →

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Funny Food for April Fools’!

Posted on April 1, 2011 by realtimefarms

As a fan of food and of fun, I wanted to share a round-up of great food ideas for April Fools’ Day. Get ready to be inspired to pull some harmless (and tasty!) pranks! How about starting off your family’s … Continue reading →

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Savor the Season: Cabbage and Apple

Posted on March 10, 2011 by lisaatrealtimefarms

Who doesn’t love a good slaw? Beautiful purple cabbages and red apples combine to make a bright dish during dreary winter days. I combined 1/2 a head of cabbage, sliced and diced with an apple chopped bite size. No tried … Continue reading →

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