Winter allows us to wrap up in the comforting scarf of healing, but we must slow down to allow its magic. ~Terri Guillemets | It's that time of year again when paperwork and taxes call to be done. And you all know how Martin feels about where our taxes go. Enough said. | Socialism, Part 1: Government Subsidies Where does the money come from for government subsidies? Who gets what and why? "Subsidization is organized, morally-justified theft." Why does Martin say that?
Hear him out and consider. Subscribe to The Angry Farmer on YouTube and Like The Angry Farmer on Facebook. | Andalou Naturals for men and women have outstanding organic personal care products. Every product uses Fruit Stem Cell Science, a super antioxidant defense system, multilayered and synergistic for ultimate protection. Andalou Naturals are 98% nature-derived, Non-GMO Project Verified, gluten free, and cruelty free — they never test on animals. Being non-genetically modified means quality, efficacious formulas from nutrient rich ingredients, without the use of pesticides and unnecessary harsh chemicals. Enjoy these organic, pleasantly fragranced products today for your health. | Harvest Haven Beef Stir Fry – Tender thin strips of sirloin tip beef make delicious stir fry recipes. Harvest Haven Garlic – As you can see, we love our garlic! Harvest Haven Parsnips – A sweet cream-colored root vegetable that makes a delicious side dish. Roast with olive oil and spices until caramelized a bit and still slightly crispy, sauté in olive oil with a dash of rosemary or thyme, boil and mash with butter, milk, and grated Parmesan cheese. Organic Austrian Pumpkin Seeds – These large, dark green seeds from Austria (not China) are rich in flavor and nutrients. They make a wonderful accompaniment to any salad and a tasty snack. Wild Tusker Organic Virgin Coconut Oil – This is one of the best brands of coconut oil and comes in a glass jar. Coconut oil contains the "good fat," that is beneficial for you in many ways. And it tastes so good! Organic Shredded Coconut (Unsweetened) – A flavorful organic coconut with rich taste, perfect for baking, cooking, and granola. | Please note, all ingredients in our recipes are organic. | Mongolian Beef 1 pound Harvest Haven stir fry beef
5 cloves Harvest Haven garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
1 inch ginger, peeled and diced
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons corn starch
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
For the sauce:
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons corn starch Toss the stir fry beef in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons corn starch. Set aside. Add all sauce ingredients to a mixing bowl, and stir until combined. Set aside. Heat a pan over medium heat for a few minutes until hot. Add oil to coat the bottom. Add jalapeño and ginger. Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and sliced beef to the pan, evenly distributing the beef. Cook until the beef browns, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir the sauce and pour it into the pan with the beef. Mix well until everything is coated with the sticky sauce. Let simmer for a minute until thickened. Remove the pan from heat and stir in green onions. Serve over cooked white rice. | Crunchy Asian Parsnip & Carrot Salad 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon white balsamic or red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
1 teaspoon garlic crushed
1 teaspoon Harvest Haven honey
2 teaspoons sesame oil
4 green onions, chopped
3 Harvest Haven parsnips, grated
4 Harvest Haven carrots, grated
2 Tablespoons Austrian pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup cilantro
1/4 cup cashews In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, rice wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, ginger, garlic, honey and sesame oil. In a large bowl, add your grated parsnips and carrots, green onions, pumpkin seeds, cilantro, and cashews. Mix well with the dressing. Refrigerate until ready to eat. Tastes great the next day too. | Coconut Oil Cake Cake
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 cup shredded coconut
2 large Harvest Haven eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup Wild Tusker Organic extra-virgin coconut oil, room temperature
1 1/4 cups whole milk, room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups sugar
Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 Tbsp milk
1/4-1/2 cup shredded coconut Preheat oven to 350 degrees then prepare a 9" cake pan. Do not use non-stick spray for this cake. Instead, trace a circle on a piece of parchment paper, cut the circle out and set aside. Rub a little softened butter inside the pan then place the parchment paper circle into the bottom of the pan. Rub once again with butter then dust with flour until completely covered. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, coconut, and salt until well blended then set aside. In a separate large bowl, mix together eggs, coconut oil, milk, vanilla and sugar with a wire whisk. Add dry ingredients to the wet ? at a time, completely incorporating the dry ingredients before adding more. Don't overmix! Your batter will be runny and you may feel like you've done something terribly wrong but this loose consistency is normal for an oil cake. Once mixed, pour the batter into the pan. Bake 40–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with only a few crumbs attached or you touch the center of the cake and it bounces back. Allow it to cool on a wire rack 30 minutes then invert to remove the cake. Remove parchment paper from the bottom then carefully turn right side up to cool completely on a wire rack. Once the cake has cooled place it onto a cake plate. Stir together the powdered sugar and milk to form a glaze then spoon or drizzle it over the top of the cake. Sprinkle with ¼–½ cup shredded coconut, allow it to set then slice the cake and serve. | Harvest Haven Harmonies – Victor and the Peculiars There's healing in music, if it's the right kind. Like the quote at the beginning says, we need to take time to let that healing happen. The fellows at Harvest Haven are taking time in the mornings to exercise their bodies and in the evenings, they're making music. James and Dan are newbies to playing music in a band but are learning quickly. James bought a set of drums and Dan is using Jeannie's bass guitar. I took a video of them playing one of Victor's songs, but they didn't want me to share it. Jonathan, our media man, said, "Wise decision," after he saw it.
Anyway, I have a picture of Victor and the Peculiars set up in a tiny basement room. It was loud in there! They need a studio! | In a previous Harvest Haven Happenings, we mentioned that Victor was performing with a couple of other singer/songwriters at Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar. We all enjoyed a wonderful evening. Here's a short video with some clips of the event. | |
