By AJ
I've been distracted by thinking about a visit I just had with a friend a couple weeks ago. He flew out here from my hometown for the weekend. We've known each other since high school. And he's a city boy through and through. It was funny to watch him take this place in-- the smells, sights and sounds. Watching him almost vomit at the smell of chicken shit will forever live in my brain. The way he complained about the birds waking him up in the morning, the way he took a deep breath every time we went outside, and the outfits he tried to wear around the farm all made me wonder what the heck everybody else's life is like.
Some days i think to myself "i've never done anything else with my days. Who knows, maybe i would enjoy a different life." I could be a city boy. I could diversify my experiences and meet more people. I could find rigorous extracurriculars, instead of rigorous extracurriculars being my job. I could bike wherever i needed to go.
But I can't imagine a life where I don't wake up with the birds every morning and I can't imagine EVER being annoyed by it. I can't imagine a world where i don't hang out with animals or where I am phased by the smell of chicken shit. There's a whole world out there but I love my life and I don't think I need to try a new one.
Upcoming Events: Farm Potluck Friday 6/14 at 5:30 pm!
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CSA Barn Hours:
Current Summer hours: 2:30-6:30 PM
(Winter hours: 2:30-6PM)
Pick List:
Eggs
Purple Daikon Radish (Last week, may be limited!)
Fresh garlic
Scallions
Spinach
Lettuce
Parsley
Strawberries
Pick your own flowers and herbs, mostly in the herb circle and perennials
Sonora Wheat Flour
Tea Blends (Please BYO jars!)
Beef Bone Broth for sale! (Made by Olla Products)
Saltonstall Olive Oil for sale (Please BYO jars!)
Revolution Bread on Tuesday and Friday
I love making dutch babies. ANd now that we have strawberries, I love to throw those on top!
3 large eggs
1/2 c flour
1/2 c whole milk
1 T sugar
Pinch of nutmeg
4 T unsalted butter
Heat to 425
Throw everything except butter into a blender or bowl and mix well
Put butter in skillet or pie pan and place it in the over to melt.
Once melted, remove from oven and add batter to pan.
Bake for 20 minutes, until puffed and golden.
Serve with goodies.