This Asparagus Spelt Salad is a delightful combination of hearty spelt berries, tender asparagus, and fresh chives, all tossed in a bright lemon dressing. Topped with creamy feta cheese and optional chive blossoms, it’s the perfect light yet filling dish for spring. The nutty spelt pairs wonderfully with the crisp,…
This Asparagus Spelt Salad is a delightful combination of hearty spelt berries, tender asparagus, and fresh chives, all tossed in a bright lemon dressing. Topped…
This bean dip is the perfect addition to a charcuterie board, or great as a stand-alone appetizer with some veggies or crackers. It’s creamy, yet…
(Read all the way to the end for information about our annual Shearing Day open house!) When it’s cold outside, my thoughts turn to wool,…
We’re in prime garden season right now. Such an abundance of great veggies—and if you don’t have your own garden, you can head down to…
Sometimes I just don’t have time to cook a big meal after I get home from work. I still want us to eat well, but…
This morning as I am typing this, snow is falling. Mike is working on buttoning up the farm a bit—he put away the hay equipment…
One of the things we’ve learned from people at the farmers market is how few people actually cook anymore. It might be a dying skill.…
Article by Rich C. Lakeberg, Ottawa County Department of Strategic Impact (posted with permission) The West Michigan growing season may not have started yet, but…
I know you’ve been looking at seed catalogues lately. It’s still plenty cold outside, but now is the time to dream. And as you plan,…
We definitely eat differently in the winter. More oven, less grill. More low and slow, less eat and run. And in my humble opinion, lamb…
Years ago I had an online conversation with someone about sheep shearing that made me realize that there are a lot of misconceptions. It was…
I just made this delicious heirloom bean and lamb stew. It’s turned cold again, and this hearty meal is a great option for a cold…
This is the time of year that we are in planning mode. I just finished setting up all the harvest dates for the year for our…
We had folks visit us this summer, and while they were here they whipped up this light summer salad made with our einkorn berries. I…
Do you want to try grass-fed beef, but feel unsure about how to cook it? We understand! When we began our switch to grass-fed beef…
This is one of our favorite things to have on hand for a quick breakfast or snack. So much hearty flavor! We often use melted…
Winter is the perfect time to learn a new skill in the kitchen. Easter is coming up soon, and you can put something special on…
Did you know that Shady Side Farm used to be a chicken farm? Back in the 40s or 50s, the original owner of Shady Side…
We are in the THICK of winter right now, and I have been taking some time to work on emptying my freezer. I’ve…
Do you feel like you’re too busy or too intimidated to cook meals from scratch? I know that some of you have reconnected with your…
It’s hot today! And we’re facing a whole week of HOT. At times like this, I remember how many times people have said to me…
Boy this spring sure took it’s time arriving, didn’t it? I feel like it’s finally here, and the grass and flowers here at the farm…
Have you noticed how popular local food is right now? We sure have. Our on-farm store is busier than ever, and the markets that have…