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This post is a little bit overdue but I have been busier than usual with work, school, the garden etc... it's been hard keeping up with so many projects but I just wanted to share this amazing hummus recipe with everyone, and especially my lovely Aunt Janet all the way back East who asked me for the recipe. ..
Hummus:
1 can of rinsed chick peas
1/3 cup of tahini (1/2 cup if you like it thicker)
1/3 cup of yogurt (for smoothness)
2 or 3 mint leaves or a small fennel frond
2 cloves of garlic
Juice of 1 lime
Salt to taste
Throw everything into a food processor and blend for a minute or two. If you want it less thick, add a little water or more lime juice. More tahini will make your hummus thicker. Top with paprika, chopped nuts, chives, or whatever you want. You can use the hummus as a dip, spread, or filling. I like dipping veggies and bread in it. Delicious!
PICTURES!
Farmers Market Pumpkin! Isn't it gorgeous?
SEEDLINGS!
Getting a good start on 2010 we decided to set up a seed starting system and the tomato seeds are sprouted! We started at least 10 new varieties at home and a friend of ours has about 10 more kinds we will be swapping for. Stay tuned for updates on which ones are the winners here on our urban farm!
Ginger infused syrup...
Homemade Ginger Ale!
This has to be one of Justin's best ideas yet. A simple mixture of ginger infused syrup, water, and yeast becomes the freshest-tasting ginger soda I've ever had and takes only two days. This is definitely an amazing secret everyone should know and it's also another item off the grocery store list for us. And EASY too!
An art project (in progress)
We moved a raised bed to make room for a new container herb garden.
FIELD TRIP!
I recently visited a friend of mine who started her farm near to us and was absolutely amazed by what I saw. Courtney, after interning with our local grass-fed lamb producer, has gotten right to work on her own property and now has a flock of sheep, goats, chickens and even a sweetheart of a llama named Sally. (I think I'm in love with llamas now) It was inspiring to see all of this happening and the real hands-on way she cares for her livestock. In today's modern society it's just getting hard to find my farming contemporaries. According to statistics only about 2 percent of local farmers are under the age of 35. I feel thankful that I can relate to not only someone close in age but another woman as well! Exciting! I am just so bummed out that I forgot to bring my camera. Oh well, gives me an excuse to visit the animals again :D
Peach
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