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Monthly Archives: October 2013
Last Outdoor Market Already?!
Saturday marks the final day of the outdoor Haymaker Farmers’ Market. Where does the time go?! It seems like just yesterday Diane and I were setting up for the first market of the season. To say goodbye to summer I’ve … Continue reading
JD update
We’re all still missing Dr. Turk. But JD is doing just fine. Life goes on.
Date Night!
Mike and I had a very romantic Saturday. Let me share how we keep our love alive. When I got home from the Haymaker Farmers’ Market I made us lunch – black bean and butternut squash quesadillas. Then we headed … Continue reading
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Tagged chicken butchering, garden, gourds, Haymaker Farmers' Market, Noon Knife Sharpening, peppers, squash, tomatillos, watermelon, zinnias
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Rest In Peace Dr. Turk
It’s a sad day today at Barton Farms & Gardens. Our totally kick ass Bourbon Red turkey, Dr. Turk died this morning. We got Dr. Turk and his pal JD (a Blue Slate turkey) from our friend Janee earlier in … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Slate, Bourbon red, JD, Respirtatory Illness, Scrubs, Sick Turkey, Thanksgiving, Turk, Turkey
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Old Timey Tuesday: The Bartering Edition
Bartering is freaking awesome. Swapping homemade or homegrown items and keeping the man and his currency at bay is enjoyable on many different levels. Trading something that has my own blood, sweat, and tears for something equally awesome is super … Continue reading
2013-2014 Indoor Winter Market Schedule
Hey there friends. If you haven’t heard the good news yet the Haymaker Farmers’ Market has secured a pretty sweet indoor location for the winter season – the United Methodist Church of Kent. The church is located at 1435 E. … Continue reading
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Tagged Autumn, fall, Haymaker Farmers' Market, Indoor Winter Market, jam, United Mthodist Church of Kent
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Break out the jams!
Last week Breakneck Ami hooked me up with a lot of ground cherries. I was super grateful! But then, as I started husking them, I cursed her a little. 🙂 Ground cherries are unique and delicious and I didn’t want … Continue reading
Never hurry and never worry!
Things have finally slowed down for us a bit. And since I’m not so jam crazed these days I’m able to notice the small things. Like this amazing spider web. “You have been my friend. That in itself is a … Continue reading
