This time of year most small farmers have very little time for meal preparation in…
Mark Schonbeck MarkMay 16, 2019
SHIITAKE KOMBU MISO BROTH Makes about 6 cups (4-6 servings) ½ ounce dried organic kelp…
Mark Schonbeck MarkFebruary 12, 2019
This time of year it’s nice to have a simple appetizer recipe that you can…
Mark Schonbeck MarkDecember 18, 2018
One of the joys of growing food on your own is experimenting with what is…
Mark Schonbeck MarkNovember 15, 2018
2 chicken backs 4 chicken feet shiitake mushrooms dried or fresh herbs 2 tablespoons vinegar…
Mark Schonbeck MarkOctober 16, 2018
This summer has been a wet one for many of us in Southwestern Virginia. At…
Mark Schonbeck MarkSeptember 13, 2018
2 teaspoons grapeseed or olive oil 2 large split chicken breasts, bone-in (about 2-2.5 pounds)…
VABF AdminSeptember 6, 2018
The hot days of summer are here and though it’s difficult to work through the…
Mark Schonbeck MarkJuly 19, 2018
If you can’t find local pasture-raised poultry at your farmer’s market in June then you…
Mark Schonbeck MarkJune 16, 2018
The first signs of spring bring cravings for fresh greens and salads. From chickweed to…
Mark Schonbeck MarkMay 15, 2018
Our calendars say we are four weeks into spring but we had snow flurries April…
Mark Schonbeck MarkApril 17, 2018
The inspiration for this month’s recipes come from the tastes of late winter when the…
Mark Schonbeck MarkMarch 14, 2018
I always leave the VABF conference inspired by the awesome energy I get from spending…
Mark Schonbeck MarkFebruary 14, 2018
The versatility and simplicity of this recipe make it an easy meal to enjoy. Not…
Mark Schonbeck MarkJanuary 11, 2018
Makes 4 to 8-ounce jars Water 1-¼ cups dry white wine ¼ cup minced garlic…
Mark Schonbeck MarkNovember 16, 2017
Does this happen to you? You’ve got a crowd staying over for the holidays, everyone…
Mark Schonbeck MarkOctober 11, 2017
by Kathy O’Hara Summer’s grip is relaxing as cooler nights and cloudy skies intrude, still…
VABF AdminSeptember 7, 2017
by Kathy O'Hara It’s peach season, and although I’ve been warned that the peaches in…
VABF AdminAugust 8, 2017
