The ground is drying out and we will be tilling soon. We will graze the cows through first to eat as much of the cover crop as possible, then mow and till behind them. We are looking forward to getting into a planting rhythm and to be immersed abundant growth again. The gentle rain this weekend helped to slow the drying process and feed the young transplants in the field.
There seems to be a new calf every day. At first they hide in the tall grass and are impossible to see but soon they will be running circles around the rest of the herd.
This week's pick list:
- Lettuce mix
- Chicories
- Mini fennel
- Green garlic
- Potatoes
- Celeriac
- Chard
- Strawberries
Maple Custard
- 2 1/2 Cups milk
- 1/2 Cup maple syrup
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Whisk the eggs well, then add the rest of the ingredients. Strain into a greased baking dish that will fit into another pan to create a water bath. Fill the other pan enough water to go halfway up the side.
Bake until firm, about 40 to 60 minutes.