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Artisanal Farm & Holistic Health Newsletter Archives
Welcome to the Artisanal Farm and Holistic Health Newsletter archives!

This is where all the newsletters I have sent out since November 2008 are compiled. There is a listing below of the main topics in each for your reference. Enjoy!
 
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  • 2015 Current Available Archives
  • Late January 2015 Issue
  • Comprehensive Article on Thistles - Growing, Eating, and Getting Healthier ! | Artichoke & Cardoon Growing Steps | Preparing Artichokes and Cardoons | Milk Thistle | Egg Production - the Real Facts! (Or what makes our Eggs SO DIFFERENT?) | RECIPE: Steamed Artichokes | RECIPE: Artichokes with Clam Stuffing | RECIPE: Baked Christmas* Cardoons
  • Early January 2015 Issue
  • Midsummer Farm's 10th Year!
  • Late January 2015 Issue
  • Comprehensive Article on Thistles - Growing, Eating, and Getting Healthier ! | Artichoke & Cardoon Growing Steps | Preparing Artichokes and Cardoons | Milk Thistle | Egg Production - the Real Facts! (Or what makes our Eggs SO DIFFERENT?) | RECIPE: Steamed Artichokes | RECIPE: Artichokes with Clam Stuffing | RECIPE: Baked Christmas* Cardoons
  • Early January 2015 Issue
  • Midsummer Farm's 10th Year!
  • 2014 Current Available Archives
  • December 2014 Issue
  • Comprehensive notes on growing and using Fennel | RECIPE: Fennel Frond Tea | RECIPE: Fennel Frond-and-Flower Water | RECIPE: Orange and Fennel Salad | RECIPE: Roasted Fennel Puree | RECIPE: Roast Chicken and Fennel | RECIPE: Fennel Garlic Side | RECIPE: Fennel and Clams | RECIPE: Scallops in Fennel Pollen | RECIPE: Fennel Pollen Crusted Pork Loin | RECIPE: Fennel Pollen Cream Sauce
  • November 2014 Issue
  • 2015 New CSA Program Details | What is a CSA?
  • September 2014 Issue
  • History of Salads | Building a Healthful Salad | Salad Dressings to add Extra Health
  • Late Summer 2014 Issue
  • Staying in Shape into Fall | Adding Vitality and Vigor to your Routine
  • July 2014 Issue
  • "Second Spring Tasks" | Tips on Growing and Harvesting Cabbage | Health Benefits of Cabbage | Cleaning up the garden - runts, basil | RECIPE: Cabbage and Shallot Saute | Harvesting your onions, shallots, and garlic
  • June 2014 Issue
  • Art of Soil Building
  • Late May 2014 Issue
  • Best time of day for Transplanting Out | Transplanting Tips | Deer-Resistant Perennials | "Beyond Sustainable" Organic Gardening Course Info
  • Early May 2014 Issue
  • Newest Additions to our Plant Sale
  • March 2014 Issue
  • GARDEN RECIPE: Alfalfa Nutritive Garden Tea
  • February 2014 Issue
  • Seed Labeling: Organic, Open-Pollinated, Hybrids, GMO | Seed Sourcing: My Favorite Places to Buy Seeds
  • January 2014 Issue
  • Being Thankful | Full Info on our Herbal Apothecary Course and our Living with Herbs Course

  • 2013 Current Available Archives
  • December 2013 Issue
  • Stratification or Cold-Conditioning of Seeds | Large Stands or Groups of Herbs | List of common and useful herbs that germinate better if stratified | Timing Herb Seed Starting
  • November 2013 Issue
  • Late Harvesting in the Fall Garden | "Vedge" Book Review | RECIPE: Cabbage, Potato, and Chive Mash | RECIPE: Cauliflower and Bay Puree
  • Mid-Fall 2013 Issue
  • Book Announcement: "The Healthy Homemade Pet Food Cookbook" | New Garlic Growing Calender | PET FOOD RECIPE: Lamb and Whiting with Veggies and Seasonal Herbs
  • October 2013 Issue
  • Growing Garlic | RECIPE: Aigo Bouido (Garlic Broth/Tonic)
  • Late Summer 2013 Issue
  • Harvesting in Late Summer | RECIPE: Simple Marinated Tomato Summer Pasta | Saving Wonderful Tomato Genes from your Garden | "Eating on the Wild Side" Book Review
  • August 2013 Issue
  • Using Rosemary
  • Early Summer 2013 Issue
  • Mid-Summer Garden Tasks | "Second Spring" | Ferns | Tulsi (Holy Basil) | American Skullcap
  • April 2013 Issue
  • Perennial Vegetables: Asparagus, Jerusalem Artichokes, Fiddleheads, Stinging Nettles, Sorrels, Typhon Holland Greens, Parsnips, Scallions, Horseradish, Elephant Garlic | RECIPE: Stinging Nettle Gnocci with Asparagus and Sage Sauce
  • Late March 2013 Issue
  • Growing Asparagus | Early Spring Gardening Tasks | RECIPE: Asparagus with Tarragon-Parsley Herb Sauce
  • Early March 2013 Issue
  • Seed Starting Tips and Tricks | RECIPE: Omelet with Peas and Green Peppers
  • January 2013 Issue
  • Healthy Cat Treats you can make at home | Info on our Living with Herbs Course

  • 2012 CSA Program Weekly Newsletters
  • Midsummer Farm CSA 2012 - Share Pick Up #18
  • Kale!
    RECIPE: Kale & Apple Salad with Pancetta and Candied Pecans
    RECIPE: Squash-and-Kale Toasts
    RECIPE: Spelt Focaccia with Kale, Squash and Pecorino
  • Midsummer Farm CSA 2012 - Share Pick Up #17
  • Eggplant and cabbage inspirations, spaghetti squash, sweet vegetables and combating sugar cravings
    RECIPE: Eggplant Meatballs
    RECIPE: Saut�d Eggplant Salad
    RECIPE: Coleslaw with Cilantro
    RECIPE: Traditional Pumpkin (or any yellow or orange fleshed winter squash) Pie
  • Midsummer Farm CSA 2012 - Share Pick Up #16
  • Cool-weather harvests, gnarly root crops - burdock and celeriac
    RECIPE: Herbed Turnips and Potatoes
    RECIPE: Celeriac Puree
    RECIPE: Potato and Celeriac Gratin
    RECIPE: Burdock Roots and Carrot breakfast
  • Copy of Midsummer Farm CSA 2012 - Share Pick Up #14
  • The leeks are ready!
    RECIPE: Dill and Leek Soup
    RECIPE: Chicken Stock
    RECIPE: My favorite Potato and Leek Soup Recipe
  • Midsummer Farm CSA 2012 - Share Pick Up #12
  • Calabrian Wild Fennel Pollen and Tomatoes
    RECIPE: Wonderful Romaine Salad with Chicken
    RECIPE: Fresh Tomato Sauce
    RECIPE: Salsa
    RECIPE: Parsley Pesto
    RECIPE: Scallops in Fennel Pollen
    RECIPE: Fennel Pollen Crusted Pork Loin
    RECIPE: Tortellini with Fennel Pollen Cream Sauce
    RECIPE: Fennel Pollen Spice Mix
    RECIPE: Fennel Pollen Roast Chicken
  • Midsummer Farm CSA 2012 - Share Pick Up #10
  • Using all the peppers - storing and freezing, how to roast chili peppers
    RECIPE: Zucchini Salad with Baby Arugula and Pine Nuts
    RECIPE: My Grandmother's Zucchini Bread
    RECIPE: Pepper Saut� with Shrimp
  • Midsummer Farm CSA 2012 - Share Pick Up #5
  • Berries and antioxidants, using beets, broccolini, processed foods versus artisanally crafted homecooking
    RECIPE: Beet Salad
    RECIPE: Roasted Beets
    RECIPE: Garlicky Broccolini
    RECIPE: Simple Broccolini Saut�
    RECIPE: Lemon Caper Calamari Steaks With Broccolini
  • Midsummer Farm CSA 2012 - Share Pick Up #2
  • Storing your basket contents, glorius greens, health benefits of parsley, rosemary
    RECIPE: "Famous French" Paprika Dressing
    RECIPE: Arugula Pesto
    RECIPE: Arugula Farm Salad
    RECIPE: Linguine with Arugula, Pine Nuts and Parmesan Cheese
    RECIPE: Asian Watercress Salad
    RECIPE: Anchovy-Parsley Sauce
  • Midsummer Farm CSA 2012 - Share Pick Up #1
  • Recipes and Tips for Cooking Spring Greens, Avocados, Building A Salad Dressing, Pesto Recipes, Lemon Balm
    RECIPE: Simple Dark Greens Saut�
    RECIPE: Simple Cilantro Guacamole
    RECIPE: Escarole Saut� with Pine Nuts
    RECIPE: Spinach Saut� with Toasted Sesame Oil
    RECIPE: Arugula Pesto
    RECIPE: Hot Kale and Walnut Pesto
    RECIPE: Lemon Balm Scones

  • 2011 Current Available Archives:
  • October 2011 Issue
  • Perennial Fall Plantings | Seed Garlic Varieties | Planting & Growing Garlic Tips | Using Garlic
  • June 2011 Issue
  • Late Spring Plantings of Herbs and Vegetables
  • May 2011 Issue
  • New Plant and Seedling Varieties | Nature's Best Organic Poultry Feed
  • April 2011 Issue
  • Do I buy Grassfed, or Organic, or Local? | CSA Harvest Calendar | Hudson Valley Garden Calendar
  • March 2011 Issue
  • What is a CSA | Midsummer Farm CSA Program Details | CNG - Certified Naturally Grown
  • February 2011 Issue
  • Seed Sourcing - Comprehensive List of Heirloom and Organic Seed Sources
  • January 2011 Issue
  • Variety, Optimal Nutrition, and Our CSA program (Crowding Out) | Eye Health and Pink and Yellow Foods | 7 Reasons to Join a CSA | The Resilient Gardener by Carol Deppe | Homemade Pet Food - Variety is the Spice of Life!

  • 2010 Current Available Archives:
  • September 2010 Issue  (9/29/2010)
  • Fall Herb Garden Maintenance | What to Bring Inside for the Winter | New Poultry Workshops | Frost Tolerance of Vegetables | "Putting By" Tomatoes and Peppers | RECIPE: Awesome Tomato Sauce
  • June 2010 Issue  (6/25/2010)
  • Conscious Gardening | Timing Your Garden Tasks for Optimal Effect | Variety and Health | RECIPE: Pesto, Zucchini, and Grilled Gruyere Sandwich | Making Your Own Pet Food
  • May 2010 Issue – Big Annual Plant Sale Information  (5/21/2010)
  • Plant Sale 2010 info | Highlands Greenfest | PDC Course Info | Workshop Schedule
  • April 2010 Issue  (4/11/2010)
  • 2010 Egg Share Info. | More on Kale | Umbellifers | Some Good Points on Composting | Workshop Schedule
  • March 2010 Issue  (3/29/2010)
  • Joys of Backyard Organic Chickens | Kale | Spring Workshops
  • February 2010 Issue  (2/13/2010)
  • More Energy | Living Artisanally | Water | RECIPE: Pignoli (Pinenut) Macaroon Cookies | Workshop Schedule Feb-March.

  • 2009 Current Available Archives:
  • November 2009 Issue  (11/25/2009)
  • Permaculture | Little Wild Black Raspberries | Gluten-Free | RECIPE: Pan-Seared Brussel Sprouts | Shopping Healthy - Buying Organic | Top Ten Tips for More Energy
  • October 2009 Issue  (10/30/2009)
  • Cutting Back on Sugar and "White Carbs" | Eating Breakfast | Energy and Sugar | RECIPE: Greens and Chicken Saute with Red Lentils | Pacific Brand | Fall Gardening Tasks - How to Plan a Garden or Expand your Garden Next Year | Homemade Dog Food | Pick Your Own Organic Apples | Top 10 Ways to Increase your Energy
  • September 2009 Issue  (9/30/2009)
  • Alkalizing Your Diet | RECIPE: Simple Healing Greens Skin Herbal Salve | Super pH Balancing Salad Recipe
  • August 2009 Issue  (8/19/2009)
  • Sunshine is Good for You | August Educational Opportunities | Herbal Harvest | Sage | Tomatoes, Rainy Summers, Copper, and the Blight | RECIPE: Crafting a Risotto
  • June 2009 Issue  (6/10/2009)
  • Having Fun | Raw and Cooling Salads | RECIPE: Building a Salad Dressing
  • April 2009 Issue  (4/14/2009)
  • Victory Gardens | Biodynamic Herbal Sprays for Seedlings | Hard Boiling Fresh Eggs
  • March 2009 Issue  (3/31/2009)
  • Is Your Lawn Worthy? | Garlic | RECIPE: Aigo Bouido Garlic Broth
  • February 2009 Issue  (2/20/2009)
  • Oils and Fats - Transfat and Types of EFAs | Weight loss and Dietary Fat | Energizing Yourself | RECIPE: Beef or Lamb Broth
  • January 2009 Issue  (1/29/2009)
  • Oils and Fats Part 1 | Chewing | Brown Rice | RECIPE: Pickled Butterbeans

  • 2008 Current Available Archives:
  • December 2008 Issue
  • Diets Don't Work! | Managing Heartburn | RECIPE: Forbidden Rice and Lentil Salad
  • November 2008 Issue
  • Deconstructing Cravings | Combating White-Flour Cravings | Natural Sweeteners | RECIPE: Baked Root Veggies with Rosemary | Heritage Turkey Cooking Tips




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Warwick, New York 10990