Farm Notes
One of the topics I covered in my most recent farm walk (you can watch the video HERE) was about my must-have tools on the farm! As promised, here’s a list of my favorite tools + links to purchase:
Favorite harvest knife: Victorinox Serrated Knife
Favorite (short handled) tool for weeding + planting: Short Handled Cobra
Favorite (long handled) tool for weeding: Scuffle/Stirrup Hoe
Favorite trowels (various sizes): Wilcox Stainless Steel Trowels
Favorite weed whacker: Kobalt 80v-volt from Lowes
Favorite small pruners: Fiskars Pruners
Favorite broadfork (for aerating soil): Johnny’s 727 Hardpan Broadfork
Landscape fabric: Sunbelt Black Ground Cover
Kitchen Notes
Over the weekend, I was inspired by all our abundance of kohlrabi and fresh herbs, so I made a colorful + crunchy coleslaw that hit the spot. I’ll be honest that I was totally making it up as I went, so here’s my best stab at a recipe… coleslaw is super forgiving in my opinion, so feel free to substitute with what you have available / what feels good to you!
Herby Spring Coleslaw
INGREDIENTS
6-8 carrots, grated (or 1lb bag pre-shredded carrots)
1/2 head red or green cabbage, finely shredded/sliced
2 kohlrabi, de-stemmed, peeled, and shredded
1 bunch scallions, light green and green parts sliced into thin rounds
1/4 cup finely chopped dill
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
Salt & pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine the shredded carrots, kohlrabi, cabbage, scallions, and chopped herbs in a large bowl.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
Pour the dressing over the slaw, and mix until fully coated. Best enjoyed after being chilled for a few hours before serving, to allow all the flavors to meld.
Today’s Stats
Low temp: 65F
High temp: 80F
Sunrise: 6:14am
Sunset: 8:13pm
Moon phase: Waning Crescent
Additional notes: Warm, sunny, and breezy all day.