Sep 29, 2017 | Farming, Food for Thought, Homesteading Skills, Special Events
On my Day Off this week, I spent my day with the FarmHer film crew, a cable network television show. I had five hours to share my story, show my side of the road and talk about not only my contribution in helping Nezinscot Farm be successful but also how I got here...
Sep 11, 2017 | Farming, Gardening
This day off was suggested by my husband Gregg after I asked him to join me on a walk about through my gardens last evening while gathering food for our dinner; cabbage, greens, apples, onions, peppers, zucchini and nettles for salad and tea.He had not had the...
May 17, 2017 | Fiber Studio
Spring is a time for new beginnings. With spring comes the melting of the snow, the start of the garden, and the passing of yet another winter. For us here at the farm, spring has brought two wonderful things: The beginning of new projects, and the birth of new lambs...
Mar 29, 2017 | Farming, Food for Thought, Homesteading Skills
I just finished a very busy weekend at the farm with lots of visitors out for maple Sunday. Throughout the weekend I was reminded by several customers about why they come here regularly. Not only for the good food or groceries to go home with, but rather some down...
Mar 20, 2017 | Fiber Studio, Homesteading Skills
Fiber Farming and Wool Processing The Textile Expansion at Nezinscot Farm Over the past seven months I’ve had the pleasure of learning about the art and craft of fiber farming. What started out as a desire to master the art of weaving and spinning has transformed into...
Mar 10, 2017 | Cooking from scratch, Food for Thought, Homesteading Skills
Cheese Making 101: Making or stretching Mozzarella and Nezinscot Fromagerie 1. Heat cheese curds until you can stretch easily. 2. Stretch Mozzarella until the curd becomes shiny and flexible 3. Shape accordingly and store for use in the cafe and for sale. 1 2 3...
Feb 14, 2017 | Farming, Food for Thought, Homesteading Skills, Organization
As I come into another season of our Community Supported Agriculture program (otherwise known as CSA) I couldn’t help but think about how this simple concept has allowed me to grow not only my business but also my confidence in approaching others to share in...
Jan 30, 2017 | Fiber Studio, Homesteading Skills, Organization
Nezinscot Farm Fiber Studio Updates Welcome Our Fiber Studio 2017 Artist in Residence and Fiber Intern Sarah is our current fiber studio artist-in-residence and shepherds apprentice. Her main focus has become sustainable fashion and housewares and organic textiles....
Jan 12, 2017 | Farming, Farming in Winter, Homesteading Skills, Organization
My day off was extended this winter for an entire month. Taking the opportunity to sort through lots of things on the farm and store as well as an opportunity to reflect and plan for this upcoming season. This will be a year of organization and bringing everything...
Nov 25, 2016 | Cooking from scratch, Fall Time, Food for Thought, Uncategorized
With it being Thanksgiving, I thought it only appropriate to share stories of food, family and cooking in this months blog. My cooking style is one I adopted from growing up in a kitchen where three full meals were prepared daily by my mother. Meals sufficient for...
