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Smoked Bacon Pepper Wax Beans

by Becky | Aug 12, 2018 | Dinner Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Harvest Oil & Vinegar Recipes, Summer Farmers Market/CSA recipes

Smoked Bacon Pepper Wax Beans 1 bag wax beans, trimmed12 slices bacon2 medium spice peppers, sliced 1 medium onion, diced2 cloves garlic, mincedHarvest Olive Wood Smoked Oil Sea salt to taste Cook bacon either in the oven at 425 degrees or on the stove, set aside and...

Coconut Chicken Curry with Summer Veggies

by Becky | Aug 12, 2018 | Dinner Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Harvest Oil & Vinegar Recipes, Summer Farmers Market/CSA recipes

Coconut Chicken Curry with Summer Veggies 1 whole chicken, quartered 1 medium yellow summer squash, diced1 medium zucchini , diced1 large onion, diced4 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium peppers of choice, diced1 bunch broccoli cut into florets 1 c whole fat greek yogurt...

Persian Lime and Chili Potato Chips

by Becky | Aug 5, 2018 | Gluten Free Recipes, Harvest Oil & Vinegar Recipes, Kids, Snack Recipes, Summer Farmers Market/CSA recipes

Persian Lime and Chili Potato Chips Purple or White potatoes Harvest Persian Lime Olive Oil Harvest Baklouti Green Chili Olive Oil coarse sea salt Preheat oven to 425, convection if possible. Using a mandolin, thinly slice the potatoes and lay onto a baking...

Iowa Summer Veggie and Andouille Sausage Sauté

by Becky | Aug 5, 2018 | Dinner Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Harvest Oil & Vinegar Recipes, Low Carb Recipes, Summer Farmers Market/CSA recipes

  Iowa Summer Veggie and Andouille Sausage Sauté 1 medium yellow summer squash diced1 medium zucchini diced3 small sweet peppers diced2 small spicy peppers, seeded and diced3 ears sweet corn, boiled and cut from cob1 bunch kale, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced2...

Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Pasta

by Becky | Aug 5, 2018 | Dinner Recipes, Harvest Oil & Vinegar Recipes, Summer Farmers Market/CSA recipes

  Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Pasta 3 medium tomatoes 1 bell pepper (any color works)3 sweet peppers 1 bulb garlic, broken open 2 small eggplants, halved 2 T Harvest Neapolitan Balsamic Vinegar2 T Harvest Tuscan Olive Oil 1/4 c cream 1 c shredded cheese of choice...

Sweet and Spicy Corn Stuffed Jalapeños

by Becky | Jul 30, 2018 | Dinner Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Harvest Oil & Vinegar Recipes, Summer Farmers Market/CSA recipes

  Sweet and Spicy Corn Stuffed Jalapeños ~10 halved and seeded jalapeños or similar sized peppers 1/2 block cream cheese (4oz)1/2 c goat cheese2 ears sweet corn, boiled until tender (~5-7min) 6 slices bacon cooked6 slices bacon, uncooked and cut in half 1 tsp...

Garlic Almond Collard Greens

by Becky | Jul 30, 2018 | Dinner Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Harvest Oil & Vinegar Recipes, Low Carb Recipes, Summer Farmers Market/CSA recipes

Garlic Almond Collard Greens 4 cloves garlic, minced1 bunch collard greens, chopped 1 c sliced or slivered almonds3 T Harvest Lemon Olive Oil1/2 c shredded parmesan cheese (optional) salt and pepper to taste In a large cast iron pan, heat olive oil. Add in collard...

Serrano Honey Steak and Summer Squash

by Becky | Jul 22, 2018 | Dinner Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Harvest Oil & Vinegar Recipes, Low Carb Recipes, Summer Farmers Market/CSA recipes

Serrano Honey Steak and Summer Squash 1.5 lb steak, any cut works but will need to be thinly sliced 3 T Harvest Serrano Honey Balsamic Vinegar2 T Harvest Smoked Chibani Olive Oil 1 T Harvest Blood Orange Olive Oil 1.5 tsp chili powder1t tsp cumin1 tsp salt1 lime,...

Spicy Honey Chipotle Eggplant and Black Bean Burritos

by Becky | Jul 22, 2018 | Dinner Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Harvest Oil & Vinegar Recipes, Summer Farmers Market/CSA recipes

Spicy Honey Chipotle Eggplant and Black Bean Burritos 1 medium eggplant or 2 small eggplants 3 yukon gold potatoes 2 sweet potatoes 2 tsp cumin1 tsp chili powder 4 cloves garlic1 onion1 can black beans, drained2 limes, tested and juiced 2 T Harvest Chipotle Olive Oil...

Honey Ginger Lime Zucchini Pork Rolls

by Becky | Jul 14, 2018 | Dinner Recipes, Dressing Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Harvest Oil & Vinegar Recipes, Low Carb Recipes, Summer Farmers Market/CSA recipes

Honey Ginger Lime Zucchini Pork Rolls 1 lb ground pork1 small onion, finely diced4 cloves garlic minced1 tsp salt1 tsp red pepper flakes1 T Harvest Persian Lime Olive Oil2 T Harvest Honey Ginger Balsamic Vinegar2 T Coconut amino acids 2 tsp lime juice 2 zucchinis...

Swiss Chard Veggie Wrap

by Becky | Jul 14, 2018 | Dinner Recipes, Dressing Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Harvest Oil & Vinegar Recipes, Low Carb Recipes, Summer Farmers Market/CSA recipes

Swiss Chard Veggie Wrap 1 bunch swiss chard2 medium zucchini, spiral cut into thing noodle shape 2 large carrots, thinly sliced2 avocados, thinly sliced1 sweet corn, cooked and cut off the cobbasil or cilantro choppedoptional: any and all other veggiesSpicy Honey...

Thai Peanut Cabbage Salad

by Becky | Jul 8, 2018 | Dinner Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Harvest Oil & Vinegar Recipes, Summer Farmers Market/CSA recipes

Thai Peanut Cabbage Salad 1 head cabbage, shredded 1/4 c coconut amino acid 1/4 c Harvest Honey Ginger Balsamic 1/4 c Harvest Toasted Sesame Oil 1 T roasted red chili paste 1/2 c peanut butter 1/2 c peanuts optional: shredded chicken, grated fresh ginger, additional...

Garlic Scape and Fennel Frittata

by Becky | Jul 1, 2018 | Breakfast Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Harvest Oil & Vinegar Recipes, Low Carb Recipes, Summer Farmers Market/CSA recipes

Garlic Scape and Fennel Frittata 5 garlic scapes, finely diced1 bulb fennel, finely diced1 small onion, finely diced1 bunch kale or chard, finely chopped12 eggs1/2 c milkoptional: bacon or ham, dicedcheese: I used fresh mozzarella, but any cheese works to top the...

Garlic Scapes and Swiss Chard Mashed Potatoes

by Becky | Jun 24, 2018 | Dinner Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Harvest Oil & Vinegar Recipes, Summer Farmers Market/CSA recipes

Garlic Scapes and Swiss Chard Mashed Potatoes 6 large potatoes- optional add or substitute 1/3 amount with turnips 3 large garlic scapes including bulb head with seeds1 bunch swiss chard salt and pepper to taste1/3 c Harvest Wild Dill Olive Oil or Garlic Olive Oil...

Apple Fennel Coleslaw

by Becky | Jun 24, 2018 | Dinner Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Harvest Oil & Vinegar Recipes, Summer Farmers Market/CSA recipes

Apple Fennel Coleslaw 1 medium cabbage, shredded1-2 apples, diced1 bulb fresh fennel, thinly sliced or shredded salt to tastepepper to taste1/4 c Harvest Gravestein Apple Vinegar1/4 c Harvest Blood Orange Olive Oil Mix all ingredients in a bowl and adjust vinegar and...

Honey Ginger Cabbage wraps

by Becky | Jun 17, 2018 | Dinner Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Harvest Oil & Vinegar Recipes, Low Carb Recipes, Summer Farmers Market/CSA recipes

Honey Ginger Cabbage Wraps Slaw 1 purple cabbage, shredded3 carrots, shredded 3 bell peppers (I used red, orange and yellow), finely diced2-3 T fresh ginger, grated 1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped (optional)1/2 c Harvest Honey Ginger Balsamic Vinegar1/4 c Harvest...

Mango Chipotle Corn Salsa

by Becky | Jun 17, 2018 | Dinner Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Harvest Oil & Vinegar Recipes, Snack Recipes, Summer Farmers Market/CSA recipes

Mango Chipotle Corn Salsa 2 ears corn, cooked and cut off the cob1 pt grape/cherry tomatos, quartered 1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped2 avocados, diced1 kohlrabi (optional) peeled and diced1 mango, cut into same size pieces as other ingredients1/3 c Harvest Mango...

Strawberry Serrano Honey Quick Jam

by Becky | Jun 14, 2018 | Dessert Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Harvest Oil & Vinegar Recipes, Summer Farmers Market/CSA recipes

Strawberry Serrano Honey Quick Jam 1 pt small strawberries 1/4 c Harvest Serrano Honey Vinegar2 T Corn Starch In a small saucepan simmer all ingredients until thickened into a jam, you can blend or smashed strawberries or leave softened and whole.  Serve over...

Apple Carrot Kohlrabi Salad

by Becky | Jun 14, 2018 | Dinner Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Harvest Oil & Vinegar Recipes, Summer Farmers Market/CSA recipes

Apple Carrot Kohlrabi Salad 1 bunch carrots (about 7 medium carrots) 1 kohlrabi2 applesmayo 1 egg1/2 c Harvest Garlic Olive Oil1/2 c Harvest Lemon Olive Oil1 tsp sea salt1 tsp lemon juice 3 T Harvest Vinegar (Gravestein apple, serrano honey or honey ginger) Grate in a...

Mango Chipotle and Brie Quesadillas

by Becky | Jun 10, 2018 | Dinner Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Harvest Oil & Vinegar Recipes, Summer Farmers Market/CSA recipes

Mango Chipotle and Brie Quesadillas 1/2 c diced mango (fresh or frozen)1 medium wedge or round of brie cheese or similar soft cheese, thinly sliced4 small sweet peppers, finely chopped1 buch collard greens, finely chopped1 bunch kale, finely chopped 2 c diced cooked...

Raspberry Basil Pecan Salad

by Becky | Jun 10, 2018 | Dinner Recipes, Dressing Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Harvest Oil & Vinegar Recipes, Summer Farmers Market/CSA recipes

Raspberry Basil Pecan Salad 5 c greens1/2 c strawberries or raspberries 1/2 c basil, finely chopped1/2-3/4 c pecans optiona:feta or cheese of choiceHarvest Basil Olive Oil and Wild Cascadian Raspberry Vinegar In a large bowl mix together all ingredients and dress with...

Cranberry Lemon Salad

by Becky | Jun 10, 2018 | Dressing Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Harvest Oil & Vinegar Recipes, Summer Farmers Market/CSA recipes

Cranberry Lemon Salad 5 c greens1 pear diced1/2-3/4 c cranberries1/2c chopped almonds Harvest Cranberry Pear Balsamic and Lemon Olive Oil- Equal parts Optional: feta cheese In a large bowl mix together all ingredients and dress with olive oil and vinegars- I keep this...

Walnut and Raisin Collard Greens

by Becky | Jun 10, 2018 | Dinner Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Harvest Oil & Vinegar Recipes, Summer Farmers Market/CSA recipes

Walnut Raisin Collard Greens 1 bunch collard greens, de stemmed and rough chopped1 bunch kale, de stemmed and rough chopped1 c raisins 1 c walnuts1 c shredded asiago cheese2 c green beans, trimmed and cut in half Salt and pepper to tasteHarvest lemon olive oil...

Baklouti Apple Kohlrabi Salad

by Becky | Jun 10, 2018 | Dinner Recipes, Dressing Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Harvest Oil & Vinegar Recipes, Summer Farmers Market/CSA recipes

Baklouti Apple Kohlrabi Salad 5 c greens 1 kohlrabi, slightly peeled and diced1/2 c shredded asiago cheese3/4 c walnuts 1 apple, diced Equal Parts: Harvest Baklouti Olive Oil, Gravenstein Apple Balsamic and Serrano Honey Balsamic In a large bowl mix together all...
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I wish all first responders could have baby goat t I wish all first responders could have baby goat therapy right about now. 90 hours each week on shift is our normal but the stress and pressure is much higher now. Sending our appreciation to all on the front lines- and virtual goat snuggles.
New additions to BMK! Mama Snowflake and her babie New additions to BMK! Mama Snowflake and her babies- Luna is the cream colored kid and a little buck (brown and white). We need name suggestions for him! Mama rejected the babies and won’t let them nurse so we have unexpected bottle babies- and they are being loved on by all members of the family! Bottle babies are definitely more work and milking isn’t going splendidly but it will surely improve soon enough. The beautiful silver lining is that these babies will be incredibly friendly and used to humans by the time campers arrive in June! (That’s the wink wink nudge nudge to sign up for camps). Comment with name suggestions for the baby boy! Posting videos next.
With the free Oreo cookie class happening this aft With the free Oreo cookie class happening this afternoon, I decided to make some Oreo soaps! Still some work to be done to get them just right but they should make for a great April Fools prank!
BMK may still be closed for in person classes... B BMK may still be closed for in person classes... BUT online classes are scheduled for the week! So you don’t have to be local to get to cook with me. I made the classes kid friendly for the most part but will add some adult ones next week or get friends together to schedule an hour of cooking, drinking and laughter! I can go through your kitchen/pantry and come up with recipes using what you have- quarantine cooking is what I’ve been training for all these years! I’m not doing these classes to make up for lost income- that ship has sailed. Instead these classes will mostly be used to provide scholarships to kids of parents who may now struggle to send their child to camp. Classes are either free or just $20 for the entire household. Share away like the amazing BMK FB marketing mafia I know you are! Soaps and bath bombs are still available to buy individually or in bulk. Cinnamon rolls are on hold until my order of trays arrive- no idea when that is. https://beckysmindfulkitchen.com/product-category/onlinecookingclasses/
Scone Day! Coconut cranberry almond, spicy cheesy Scone Day! Coconut cranberry almond, spicy cheesy pepper, lavender white chocolate vanilla and cranberry pistachio whites chocolate. Thank you to all who joined in the free demo! I’m working on the schedule for the week. Each class is an hour or so therefore some recipes will be hard to do because of time restraints- so we’ll have to get creative. I hope to have a 2 day croissant class, tortilla and arepa class, homemade crackers and graham cracker class, sauce class, seasoning class and more. I also will have free classes for those who are impacted financially right now and free classes for parents to with young kids (5 and younger) making some crafts that will then hopefully buy you some free time afterwards. It’s so important that I am able to help support and promote other businesses during this time so let me know if there is a way to collaborate! I was told by some well meaning people that offering so many cheap/free classes will hurt me in the long run because people won’t need to come to classes at BMK. My response is- “eh- so be it.” If I can’t show up for the community that has countless times shown up for me- then I am not living within my values and integrity. Together we will get through this. And by together I mean... eh you get it.
Finn wanted to make breakfast so she made the beig Finn wanted to make breakfast so she made the beignet dough, I tackled the frying and she recruited her sisters to do the rolling while dad made bacon and eggs. I’ll remake the dough and write down what we did for it as it is a great easy recipe using simple ingredients! Hope to see you this afternoon in the online pasta class with bonus ricotta cheese filled ravioli!
Today in pantry cooking: homemade ricotta cheese f Today in pantry cooking: homemade ricotta cheese from milk that was close to going bad, mozzarella cheese, half a Costco bag of fresh spinach that was in the freezer and cooked down, ham lunch meat- browned and sliced, heavy cream, fennel, thyme, rosemary and garlic and eggs from the chickens. Simple crust (Finn’s job) of flour, salt, butter and water. Nothing was measured- just thrown together making the most of what was available. Because I feel like finding ways to use what you have in your pantry would be more useful than a cooking class that requires a trip to the store. If having me on FaceTime or zoom, walking you through different ways to use your pantry items would be useful- let me know and I’ll work on setting something up!
New soaps and bath bombs are now available at both New soaps and bath bombs are now available at both locations along with 6 other new types of soaps. These two are a strawberry mermaid tale in a seascape and sandlewood soap, and a dye free oatmeal honey and chamomile flower soap. Plus a variety of bath bombs! We made about 40 more fun soaps this morning. The girls also made 20 more bags of free bathsoaks today to support those in need of self care. Add in 270 cinnamon rolls cut and it’s been a busy day! Stop out at 1762 Winston Drive in Iowa City for soaps or 4139 Crosheck Rd, Solon (BMK)- soap are available at any time- pay after you choose what you want. Cinnamon rolls must be ordered in advance. Huge thanks to all who ordered today!
Long post ahead- perfect for a bathroom read. Thi Long post ahead- perfect for a bathroom read. This weekend a common theme seemed to be “loss”. Yesterday I heard a chicken making strange sounds under the porch. We commenced operation Chicken Rescue and discovered she was egg bound- which means she had a stuck egg, something that results in death within 48 hours. She was pretty far gone but we decided to do our best to help. We cleaned her off and soaked her in an Epsom salt bath, massaged her abdomen and felt authentic joy when she got the egg out! She perked up and we brought her back to the coop. However, she has suffered too much stress and Finn found her dead a few hours later. My kids have the luxury of experiencing death in ways that many don’t. They see it happen, they experience grief and we still talk about the goats and chickens that we have lost. We talk about what animals the meat we eat come from. The importance of giving all creatures a good life and respecting what they give us in return. Our current goats left today to live with Kat and with that came another wave of strong emotions. We couldn’t breed these does so this was the best outcome but they will be missed. The arrival of a new mama goat and babies will help smooth the rough edges of loss and for that I am thankful. Loss is something we all are experiencing. Loss of income, experiences, expectations of what life is supposed to look like, but what has yet to hit our community is the loss of life that will inevitably start to occur. We are doing our best to help hospitals care for those in need and prevent as much loss of life as possible. We are doing that by embracing those other losses. I will accept loss of income, freedom of movement, loss of expectations if doing that prevents a single loss of life. And I will not allow for any loss of kindness, love or support to occur because that is something I can control and boy do I need to feel in control of something right about now!
I think it is important to teach kids the correct I think it is important to teach kids the correct words for body parts and to have open communication about everything. Which is why my 4 year old came down to the soap room, saw this and asked me why I was making penis soap. Soooo.... Looks like I have new revenue options if BMK can’t reopen and everyone is stuck at home...
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