by Eileen | Dec 4, 2018 | Artisan Crafts, Artisan Foods, Cultural Event, Great Grains, The Farm
People of all ages, interests, and backgrounds found their way to the Celebrate Grains festivities last September at Spiesschaert Farms. In addition to highlighting the fresh grown and milled barley, rye and wheat, there were baked goods, distilled products, tastings,...
by Eileen | Dec 4, 2018 | Artisan Foods, The Farm
Do you know where your grains come from? Come along on the journey of our 2018 wheat and rye crops. Meet the farmer, see the soil, plant the seed, tend the crop, harvest the grain . . . and that’s just the beginning of the regional grain economy we’re...
by Eileen | Aug 4, 2018 | Artisan Crafts, Artisan Foods, The Farm, Youth
Saturday, September 22, Free & Family Friendly! Explore the advantages of reintroducing wholesome grains raised and processed in our area for our community. Find out how local grains enhance our local economy. Discover heritage grains that bring great taste to...
by Eileen | Feb 24, 2016 | Artisan Crafts, Classes, Larder, Pantry, The Farm
Learn how to carve your own wooden spoon, or create a plan for building your own nutritious food forest. Become well versed in the art of basic garment construction, natural dyes, or weaving a traditional foraging basket. Paint, prepare and eat a Cuban meal. Plus gain...
by Eileen | Dec 11, 2015 | Artisan Foods, Larder, Pantry, The Farm
“Over here is one of our larders,” Charlene mentions as she leads the small group of university students to the north facing porch of the farm house she and Richard call home. The students quickly realize its not your average front porch. They gaze over the cornucopia...
by Eileen | Sep 16, 2015 | Artisan Crafts, Artisan Foods, Classes, The Farm
A day of creativity awaits 12 students as artist and teacher Marcella Kriebel guides the class through painting vegetables and making salsa. Turning farm-raised corn into tortillas is Charlene’s focus, and with Richard at the grill brunch is in good hands!...
