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Wednesday’s Harvest

Posted on: May 27th, 2010 by Rachel

This has been a productive week. But there was a major let down. The squirrels and birds got all of our cherries. Booooo! I think Tom and I each had one but quickly realized they weren’t quite ripe. We gave them some more time and they were almost there. … Continue reading the story “Wednesday’s [Read the full story ...]

Flickr of Inspiration- Ride a bike!

Posted on: May 25th, 2010 by Rachel

What the HAY?!, originally uploaded by Olive Talique.

Monday’s Guests – Curds + Whey = Cheese

Posted on: May 24th, 2010 by Rachel

We are honored to have a guest blog from Linda Conroy of Moon Wise Herbs. She teaches classes in Wisconsin on all sorts of self sufficiency topics from how tomake soaps and lotions, to cheese, to brooms. This week she will be discussing our favorite food here at Dog Island Farm. Cheese!————————————————————Many of us have heard [Read the full story ...]

Chocolate Nut Shortbread Bars

Posted on: May 23rd, 2010 by Rachel

Last weekend Rick and I took a trip up to Tomales Bay to check out some land belonging to a client of his. She informed Rick that while we were in town, we MUST stop at the

Saturday’s Farm Diary – Beer!

Posted on: May 22nd, 2010 by Rachel

One of our wedding beersWhen I first met Tom he was a lager drinker – primarily Heineken. Back then I was regularly making beer. I’m not quite sure why I make beer because I don’t drink it (bad experience … Continue reading the story “Saturday’s Farm Diary – Beer!”

Thursday in the City- Costa Mesa Shopping

Posted on: May 20th, 2010 by Rachel

Wednesday’s Harvest

Posted on: May 19th, 2010 by Rachel

We are beginning to see the garden output increase as the days get longer and warmer. Our tomato plants already have blossoms. Lettuce is beginning to bolt as is our swiss chard. Those will be replaced with more warm … Continue reading the story “Wednesday’s Harvest”

Flickr of Inspiration- Drying Herbs

Posted on: May 18th, 2010 by Rachel

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Herbs, originally uploaded by Antonia Quest Photography.

Monday’s Guests- Tea Towel To Apron

Posted on: May 17th, 2010 by Rachel

Domestic Sewing Machine Co., originally uploaded by Miami U. Libraries – Digital Collections.

Starting the Day off Right

Posted on: May 16th, 2010 by Rachel

I am not generally a breakfast eater. Sure, I’m a morning person, but for some reason the first few hours of my consciousness are not focused on food (unless caffeine is … Continue reading the story “Starting the Day off Right”