The Bottom of the Cookie Jar There’s only one cookie left in the bottom of the cookie jar. Two days ago, cookies completely filled the jar-soft, chewy, and chocolaty. Everyone in the house enjoyed those cookies, hands reaching in at the end of the school day, running out the door to baseball, and before bedtime. Now only one cookie and … Read More
Spend some time in my barn during lambing season, and you will discover the wonders of a mother’s love. From the moment of birth, mama tends to her little lambs. She cleans them, nickers to them, encouraging them to nurse. During those first days after birth, mama never leaves her lamb’s side. She draws them close their first days in … Read More
Wednesday, April 9 I walk out into the cold of the night, coveralls pulled over my plaid flannel pajama pants, flashlight in hand. My alarm clock has called me to the barn for a 3:30am check on the ewes. Moses and Aaron, our barn cats follow me to the barn. I stop at the door to listen before entering to … Read More
March 20-VT Grand View Farm Yesterday, the calendar ushered in the first day of spring while I shoveled snow from steps and pathways. I have lived in Vermont for over 25 years, so I should know by now not to expect daffodils and green grass on March 20, but my southern upbringing has ingrained in me that spring begins the … Read More
Wood-Fired Pizza on VT Grand View Farm With the completion of our outdoor wood-fired pizza oven last summer-the word “snack” takes on new meaning. So for Ed’s Sunday Still challenge this week, I am posting some awesome wood-fired pizza shots! Fresh Kale, & Beet Pizza and Squash, Spinach & Pine Nut Pizza Join us this summer for Pizza … Read More
