Farm Blog
This is where we share recipes, farm articles of interest, pro small-farms articles, and farm life stories.
5 How’s & Why’s of Buying a Whole Pig
Step by step pointers to make the search, purchase, and storage of a side of pork simple and worth the effort.
Lard Pie Crust
Not greasy, not porky, dough made with lard provides the perfect binding agent resulting in flaky, toothsome pie crusts.
Zucchini Grilled Cheese
Have a boatload of zucchini in the garden? Or did some good samaritan/bandit unload all of hers onto your doorstep? Exact revenge immediately by whipping up these [...]
Ham & Egg Foo Young
Fritters of any sort are a good way to use up bits and bobs of leftover ham, bacon, or any type of meat or veg.
Bacon-Kissed Holiday Spiced Nuts
These crunchy, sweet and bacony snacks are tasty any time of year, but the scent of cinnamon and brown sugar during the holidays - your kitchen will sing.
Bacon-Fat Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps made w bacon fat instead of butter give them an extra ‘snap’ without being greasy. Just bacon-y and ginger-y and so good.
Maple Glazed Turnips
In late winter 2021, I had the audacity to start a small CSA. To help pump up some hype, attract interest, and ultimately find out what people [...]
Pitchfork in the Road: Graphic Designer Lara Dickson Finds a Second Career at Next Chapter Farm
UVM Food Feed's story about my evolving transition from the design world to farming.