Monthly Archives: August 2011

Weekend Review

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Peaceful Valley Farm

This is my latest obsession (besides the curry zucchini soup), Sassy water.  I first heard of it over at Sprout ‘n’ Wings Farm, where Michaele raved about it. The original version includes lemon and cucumber slices, mint and grated ginger. … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Season-they’re taking over

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Peaceful Valley Farm

It’s high zucchini season around here. The time when you step away from the garden for a day and come back to find this   I’ve been diligent in using these Cocozelle Heirlooms. We’ve had them steamed, sauteed, in a creamy … Continue reading →

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Environmental Literacy-it’s not just for Hippies!

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Peaceful Valley Farm

Our kids are over-scheduled and over-connected with all the current technology available. No Child Left Behind has (in my opinion) caused more problems than it was ever meant to correct. Schools are now so test score driven, that there is … Continue reading →

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Bee Aware

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Peaceful Valley Farm

We keep bees here on the farm. Well, we actually have someone who brought bees and leaves them here, giving us a smackerel of honey now and then. Why keep bees?  A lot of people don’t realize that they are … Continue reading →

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Pen Pals

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Peaceful Valley Farm

This morning, when I opened my mailbox, I was reminded of one of the great things we have lost to technology, letter writing.    I got this beautiful drawing and letter from one of my 3 year old Farm Campers. (Mommy … Continue reading →

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Keeping it Real

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Peaceful Valley Farm

“Food is an important part of a balanced diet.”  ~Fran Lebowitz Lunch used to be a simple affair.  Mom (or grandma) would call us in from playing, OUTSIDE, to have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, glass of milk and … Continue reading →

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A Virtual Tour

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Peaceful Valley Farm

Erica at Northwest Edibles had the great idea to get a bunch of people to give virtual tours of our homesteads, farms and gardens.  It’s called the Nosy Neighbor Virtual Tour. I found myself with so many pictures that a … Continue reading →

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