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Cilantro Lime Asparagus Soup

Post author:Kristys Barn
Post published:May 27, 2020
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Asparagus season holds a special place in our heart as it's the first crop to pop up on our farm. A sign that another season, when ground to table eating…

What Do Farmers Do All Winter Long?

Post author:Kristys Barn
Post published:April 25, 2020
Post category:Farming
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When Kristy's Barn closes down after a busy fall we all take a deep breath and then immediately start planning. A winter may seem like a long time, but the…

Gazpacho Soup

Post author:Kristys Barn
Post published:July 30, 2019
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Gazpacho is a cold Spanish soup featuring in-season vegetables blended to a chunky or smooth consistency. We should really stress the IN-SEASON part here, because the soup requires no heat…

Why We Don’t (and you don’t) Pick in the Rain

Post author:Kristys Barn
Post published:July 18, 2019
Post category:Farming / In Season
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Rainy days are great for a lot of things. Reading books, making soup, giving our irrigation system a rest, wearing rubber boots, etc. But it is not the weather to…

Black Raspberry Cucumber Flaked Ice Recipe

Post author:Kristys Barn
Post published:July 16, 2019
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Cool down with an icy treat made with in-season produce. This easy recipe requires no ice cream making equipment. Ingredients: 2 medium cucumbers (peeled and seeded) 2 cups water 1/2…

Stuffed Zucchini Boats [Video]

Post author:Kristys Barn
Post published:August 15, 2018
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Summer Squash Pie

Post author:Kristys Barn
Post published:July 15, 2018
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Submitted to us by the Barnard family. Slice 1 Zucchini and 1 Yellow Squash saute till soft, pile into pre-baked pie shell and top with sliced tomatoes and cheese, if…

How to Store Winter Squash

Post author:Kristys Barn
Post published:September 4, 2017
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Storage life varies by squash type. Acorn Squash stores the shortest amount of time: 4 weeks. Spaghetti stores four to five weeks; Butternut 13 weeks; Butternut, up to six months;…

How to Sun Dry Tomatoes

Post author:Kristys Barn
Post published:August 21, 2017
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If you pack a lunch for work or school, you know the soggy havoc a tomato can play on your sandwich. You could pack them separately then assemble when you're…

What Are Heirloom Tomatoes?

Post author:Kristys Barn
Post published:August 14, 2017
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Heirloom Tomatoes - An heirloom tomato is an open-pollinated variety that has been passed down at least 50 years through several generations in a family, ethnic, religious, or tribal group,…