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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 Mark
Mark Schonbeck MarkApril 28, 2021
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Spring Forward Asparagus Soup

Here’s a beautiful and healthful soup that is so packed with nutrition that it can…
Mark Schonbeck Mark
Mark Schonbeck MarkMarch 23, 2021
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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 Mark
Mark Schonbeck MarkFebruary 27, 2021
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Cabbage Casserole

Cabbage Casserole By Anna Wills I found this recipe about a year ago when my…
Mark Schonbeck Mark
Mark Schonbeck MarkJanuary 22, 2021
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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 Mark
Mark Schonbeck MarkNovember 23, 2020
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Kale, Apple, Beet Slaw

Ingredients: •    3 tablespoons cider vinegar •    2 tablespoons honey •    2 teaspoons Dijon mustard…
VABF Admin
VABF AdminOctober 21, 2020
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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 Mark
Mark Schonbeck MarkSeptember 22, 2020
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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 Mark
Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 21, 2020
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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 Mark
Mark Schonbeck MarkJuly 24, 2020
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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 Admin
VABF AdminJune 26, 2020
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Sioux Chef Tamales

When I saw The Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen by Sean Sherman and Beth Dooley on…
Mark Schonbeck Mark
Mark Schonbeck MarkMay 22, 2020
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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 Mark
Mark Schonbeck MarkApril 23, 2020
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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 Mark
Mark Schonbeck MarkMarch 24, 2020
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Rosemary Pork and Mushrooms & Honey Popcorn Balls

Late winter is a period of transition on the farm. I’m still holding onto the…
Mark Schonbeck Mark
Mark Schonbeck MarkFebruary 20, 2020
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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 Mark
Mark Schonbeck MarkDecember 20, 2019
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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 Mark
Mark Schonbeck MarkNovember 19, 2019
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Bramble Hollow Heritage Breed Brunswick Stew & BBQ Sauce

I grew up visiting my Grandparent’s farmstead in Georgia. By the time I came along…
Mark Schonbeck Mark
Mark Schonbeck MarkOctober 18, 2019
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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 Mark
Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 23, 2019
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Garden Fresh Pico de Gallo

This time of year many gardeners have a counter-full of produce at their fingertips.  Tomatoes…
Mark Schonbeck Mark
Mark Schonbeck MarkJuly 18, 2019
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Fried Cucumbers

Cucumber season is here! There are so many ways to enjoy cucumbers from simple fresh slices…
Mark Schonbeck Mark
Mark Schonbeck MarkJune 19, 2019
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