Monthly Archives: February 2014

The week of the crock pot

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Barton Farms and Gardens

Eating well when you’re broke as hell. AKA the week of the crock pot. The pay schedule of my academic day job is monthly. Add that to the seasonal aspect of Mike’s job and old man winter’s heating oil gut … Continue reading →

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Old Timey Tuesday: The Iris Edition

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Barton Farms and Gardens

Iris was my grandma. She was an amazing woman and she taught me a zillion things. She instilled in me a sense of adventure and a desire to travel. Annual Canada fishing trip, 1974 Barrow, Alaska, 1979 Wading the Oregon shore, 1991 … Continue reading →

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Garden goodies in February

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Barton Farms and Gardens

If you follow us on Facebook you probably saw this photograph I posted yesterday. I took this photograph at 7am. Then I got this pork shoulder into my crock pot and a celebratory carnitas dinner was underway! So can you spot … Continue reading →

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Food Swap!

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Barton Farms and Gardens

Tuesday was the monthly Countryside Conservancy Food Swap.  I love a good food swap! This month I took six 4oz jars of my lemon curd (each paired with two frozen mini buttermilk biscuits that the swapper could bake fresh and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Supper and Some Hometown, Local Eats & Drinks

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Barton Farms and Gardens

I have a Sunday night yoga class so we can either eat when I get home (roughly 8:45pm) or we can enjoy an early meal. I usually opt for the Sunday Supper. This weekend I had a hankerin’ for some … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Barton Farms and Gardens

Here’s me and the one that I love best doing one of the things we do best – enjoying each other’s company over an ice cold beer on the farm. Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!

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Old Timey Tuesday: The Winter Wonderland Edition

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Barton Farms and Gardens

I’m not sure the date on this photograph but here is my grandpa bringing in the newspaper and the mail during the polar vortex of his day. No gloves! Brr! And I took this photograph when I ran out to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Barton Farms and Gardens

It was a typical Sunday morning at our place. I got up early and walked on the treadmill for a bit before starting the coffee and our customary breakfast potatoes. Then I curled up on the couch with some coffee … Continue reading →

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We’re baaaaaaaack……

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Barton Farms and Gardens

We’ll be back at the Haymaker Farmers’ Market this Saturday (February 8) so come and see us! Remember, we’re scheduled to be at the market on the second Saturday of the month until the summer season starts and then we’ll … Continue reading →

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Fill ‘er up!

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Barton Farms and Gardens

I just paid off our credit card at the big box hardware store. Time to fill ‘er up! Last night, just ahead of the polar vortex round III, we picked out our pedestal sink and fixture, shower fixtures, ceiling light … Continue reading →

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