WALKING THE TRAILS The pause that refreshes February, 2012 NATURE BRINGS OUT THE ARTIST IN US It’s hard to resist the beauty and mystery of nature. Here’s a picture of earth, sky and water reminiscent of M C Escher’s unforgettable “Three Worlds.” SOMEONE’S BEEN PLAYING GOD We’ve been hearing the peepers, their sharp calls stopping […]
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TROUTS LATEST PHOTOS February, 2012 Issue #129 YODA BABY Charity and Jason brought young Josiah into the world on January 31st. Brother John took his photo at 5 days of age. To Camille, Josiah seems a lot older than five days so she dubbed him the Yoda Baby. In comparison, here’s a picture
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Third Annual Hoppin’ John Party January 1, 2012 “Eat poor that day, eat rich the rest of the year. Rice for riches and peas for peace.”Southern saying on eating a dish of Hoppin’ John on New Year’s Day. IF YOU FEED THEM, THEY WILL COME Camille had the kitchen in full swing with huge pots
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TROUTS LATEST PHOTOS January, 2012 Issue #128 KICKIN’ OFF ANOTHER NEW YEAR Many of our friends made it over for a lucky bowl of rice and beans on the first day of 2012. Jill and Tami shared a good belly laugh and we also caught Sam, Carol, Glen, Chris and Andy having a good time.
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MAKING A DECEMBER MUSHROOM GARDEN turning wood chips and cardboard into food December 23 and 24, 2011 In which site preparation for Lyle and Tami’s new home yields material for a garden of wine cap mushrooms to eventually feed the neighborhood. SHADES OF FARGO Anyone who’s seen the Coen brother’s 1996 classic dark comedy crime
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TROUTS LATEST PHOTOS December, 2011 Issue #127 FARM TO FORK Kicking off another delicious season with Edible Earthscapes Winter CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). Our first share included pink daikon radish, purple sweet potatoes, carrots, lettuce and greens. Here’s a sample of the meals we pull together from our CSA boxes: locally grown rice, greens and
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LARRY AND KAREN VISIT THE FARM December 23 and 24, 2011 In which we lure two really cool people into our community with a couple of days on the farm. SKILLS: THEY HAVE THEM When Jason and Haruka heard that Karen and Larry were thinking about relocating, they invited them to visit our community.
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THANKSGIVING IN MONCURE November 24, 2011 PRE-DINNER Garth and Amy prepare to fill their plates at 3:10pm while Shane carved a chicken. Gabe’s sweet potato casserole beckons. GROUP EFFORT This delicious meal was a group effort! Bob roasted two tofurkys with carrots, potatoes, garlic and onions, Garth grew sweet potatoes which Molly spiced up
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TROUTS LATEST PHOTOS November, 2011 Issue #126 TURKEY WALK On November 2nd, we looked out the window and saw a lone tom turkey strolling across our yard. Camille grabbed the camera and caught an image of it in front of the greenhouse. The compost pile was steaming in the cold morning air as the
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LOCAL FOOD It’s where you find it or grow it! October, 2011 BATCH 215 Bob bottled a California Steam Beer on the first day of October. If that’s not the right way to start out the month, we don’t know what is! MULTI USE VEHICLE On this day, Blanche doubles as transportation and a flat
