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A bowl of rice topped with edible flowers and greens.

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Lemon Balm Chicken with Spring Blooms

One of the first signs spring has arrived in my garden is the proliferation of…

Mark Schonbeck MarkApril 28, 2021

A bowl of creamy soup garnished with herbs and seeds on a wooden table.

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Spring Forward Asparagus Soup

Hereâ€™s a beautiful and healthful soup that is so packed with nutrition that it can…

Mark Schonbeck MarkMarch 23, 2021

Carrots and raisins in a small square dish with a brass spoon.

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Balsamic Glazed Shiitakes with Carrots

Balsamic Glazed Shiitakes with Carrots We enjoy a lot of shiitakes in our recipes. Over…

Mark Schonbeck MarkFebruary 27, 2021

A close-up of a cooked pasta dish with meat and vegetables.

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Cabbage Casserole

Cabbage Casserole By Anna Wills I found this recipe about a year ago when my…

Mark Schonbeck MarkJanuary 22, 2021

Baked cheesy cauliflower casserole garnished with parsley.

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Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Tetrazzini

When I was little I always looked forward to two things after the Thanksgiving turkey…

Mark Schonbeck MarkNovember 23, 2020

Fresh kale salad with apple slices in a green bowl.

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Kale, Apple, Beet Slaw

Ingredients: • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar • 2 tablespoons honey • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard…

VABF AdminOctober 21, 2020

Spicy mixed vegetable salad in a bowl.

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“Thai”eggplant stir fry with brown rice

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons EACH toasted sesame oil and organic canola oil 1 lb. asian eggplant,…

Mark Schonbeck MarkSeptember 22, 2020

Grilled marinated chicken pieces garnished with fresh herbs.

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Boneless Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Shiitakes

This month my wellness share box from Nancy at Goose Creek Gardens included a lovely…

Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 21, 2020

Grilled steak slices topped with green sauce and lime wedges.

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Herb Garden Chimichurri

It’s too hot to cook inside. Period. We’ve been grilling lots of things this summer…

Mark Schonbeck MarkJuly 24, 2020

A pan filled with cooked white rice and a wooden spoon.

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Cauliflower Rice with Sauteed Vegetables and Peanut Sauce

This is a recipe that my excellent cook of a husband whipped up one night…

VABF AdminJune 26, 2020

Two wrapped food items on a wooden plate.

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Sioux Chef Tamales

When I saw The Sioux Chefâ€™s Indigenous Kitchen by Sean Sherman and Beth Dooley on…

Mark Schonbeck MarkMay 22, 2020

A flatbread topped with greens, cheese, and nuts on a wooden board.

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Stuffed Pastured Chicken Breasts

Stuffed Pastured Chicken Breasts 4 pastured chicken breasts with chicken tender removed 1/2 cup pesto…

Mark Schonbeck MarkApril 23, 2020

A baked dish topped with mashed potatoes and rosemary sprigs.

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Chuck Roast Cottage Pie

2 pounds grass-only chuck roast 2 tablespoons lard or cooking oil 1 yellow onion, diced…

Mark Schonbeck MarkMarch 24, 2020

Three caramel popcorn clusters on a small wooden plate.

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Rosemary Pork and Mushrooms & Honey Popcorn Balls

Late winter is a period of transition on the farm. Iâ€™m still holding onto the…

Mark Schonbeck MarkFebruary 20, 2020

Two round crackers topped with spread and garnished with herbs on a wooden board.

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Sausage Stuffed Apples and a Beautiful Bonus Brunch

Last month a group of eight of my dearest lady farming friends gathered to celebrate…

Mark Schonbeck MarkDecember 20, 2019

Crunchy biscotti sticks in a glass.

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Pumpkin Apple Butter Biscotti

My father-in-law, who is generally a fan of my cooking and baking, told me once,…

Mark Schonbeck MarkNovember 19, 2019

A bowl of chili with beans, corn, and tomatoes.

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Bramble Hollow Heritage Breed Brunswick Stew & BBQ Sauce

I grew up visiting my Grandparentâ€™s farmstead in Georgia. By the time I came along…

Mark Schonbeck MarkOctober 18, 2019

A bowl of fresh tabbouleh salad with parsley and tomatoes.

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Tried and True Tabouleh

If you can boil water, you can made this traditional Middle Eastern grain and vegetable…

Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 23, 2019

Fresh tomato and herb salad in a white bowl.

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Garden Fresh Pico de Gallo

This time of year many gardeners have a counter-full of produce at their fingertips.Â Tomatoes…

Mark Schonbeck MarkJuly 18, 2019

Frying plantain slices in a skillet with oil.

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Fried Cucumbers

Cucumber season is here! There are so many ways to enjoy cucumbers from simpleÂ fresh slices…

Mark Schonbeck MarkJune 19, 2019