Gospel-Inspired Creation Care.
In a field where bargain-hunting shoppers once parked their cars, the beginnings of beer is growing. Last month, a 15 foot high trellis system was installed by Lisa and Thomas of Otter’s Edge Farm, creating a quarter acre hop yard at Eighth Day Farm’s Holland Town Center location. The first 50 hops plants have now […]
Forward I need to clear the air with two things: I am not sure I know much about cooking. I don’t like following recipes. I don’t like operating within much of any constraints. I think I just get lucky most of the time. My secret? Make what I think I will like, commit to eating […]
What are they and what do I do with them? Beets are divine. I have found that most who do not like them have only had them pickled and out of a can or jar. If you recall, they are in the beet family with swiss chard and sugar beets. I will not get too […]
What are they and what do I do with them? Yes, we all know beans. I cannot easily pronounce the family it comes from, but I must say it is Fabaceae. See? They are joined with fava, white, kidney, lima, pinto, and many more. Yet there is some value in continuing to read this otherwise […]
1 1/2ish medium beet roots 1/4 cup-ish buttermilk (Pay attention later, this one is special) 1 cup yogurt 2 Tbsp. water reserved from cooking the beets 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar 1½ cups white flour (you can replace with other flour if you choose) ½ cup cocoa 1 cup sugar 1 […]
What are they and what do I do with them? Green onions are a proud part of the allium family. Also known as scallions these impart a mild onion flavor and the whole plant is edible. With a 100g serving there is over 150% of the RDA in Vitamin K along with decent levels of […]
What is it and what do I do with it? Summer squash is a catchall for a variety of squashes grown during the summer. Go figure. Yes. zucchini is one type of summer squash Including yellow, zucchini, pattypan, and round and oval. With Eighth Day the focus is on yellow and zucchini squashes. These are very […]
Ingredients 2 eggs 1 cup sugar ⅓ cup olive oil (or 1/4 cup yogurt) ½ cup yogurt 1 and ½ cups flour ⅓ cup cocoa powder 1 and ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon extract 3 cups grated and squeezed zucchini 1/2 cup chocolate chips Directions Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Grease […]
What is it and What do I do with it? Swiss Chard is a member of the beet family along with table beets and sugar beets. It is rich in a variety of phytonutrients, minerals, and vitamins. A 100g serving includes 100% RDA of Vitamin C and 700% of Vitamin K.It is also a good […]
Garlic is not simply the bulbs with which we are so familiar. As they grow there is sturdy green flower stem called a scape. Garlic scapes are one of the more curious items people encounter at a CSA. In honor its diversity we bring you a Cooking Tips double header. Garlic Scapes What is it and what […]
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