Rise above the storm and you will find the sunshine. Mario Fernández | You'd have to be living under a rock not to be aware of the storms that are happening in Canada and around the world. If you're interested in our thoughts, you can ask or go toThe Path Of Truth videos. The Lord Jesus Christ is in control of everything, and we rest in Him above the storms. Meanwhile, we have a farm that God gave us, and we take pleasure in tending to it. Around the farm, preparations for spring are in progress. The lambing pens are set up as the ewes are only days away from having their lambs. The layer chicks are growing quickly under their wooden hens. Martin's mini greenhouse for the onions has proven to work exceptionally well, as there's been almost 100% germination and lots of green growth. Because we had some snow, James was able to start up his grader and clear the roads. No waiting for his summer sandbox and messy thaws. | With the growth of lamb feedlots, it's important to know the source of what you're eating. Harvest Haven lamb is totally pasture-raised like they should be to produce excellent tasting and nutritious lamb. Sheep must have a gentle disposition and be raised in a calm environment for the best quality meat. They are quite vulnerable to stress and totally dependent on the farmer for taking care of them. Rich pastures with short tender grasses, fresh Grander water, and a new pasture every few days results in contented sheep that produce tender, delicious, and mild-flavored lamb. This requires the farmer to exercise loving care for his flocks. Our lamb is raised on lush pastures, quality, non-synthetic minerals and salts, and Grander Living Water, which produce a tender, flavorful meat you will be delighted to serve. | A new generation of natural deodorant – say goodbye to toxins, plastic, and waste with Dom's. Dom's Deodorant always uses organic ingredients. It's free from aluminum, parabens, synthetic fragrances, and phthalates. This natural deodorant comes in 6 scents, including an unscented option. The scented blends incorporate certified organic essential oils, chosen for their antibacterial properties as well as their wonderful fragrances. The jars are 100% plastic free and reusable, with bamboo lids, minimizing the negative impact on the environment. Dom's Deodorant – an all-natural deodorant that works! It really does! | Harvest Haven Pastured Lamb Chops – Lush green grasses and Grander water produce tender and juicy chops. Enjoy a delightfully delicious dinner that is easy to prepare and sure to please. No need to wait for a special occasion. These lamb chops make the occasion special. Maison Orphee Organic Dijon Mustard, 250 mL – A pure Dijon mustard with a lovely creamy texture and inimitable sharpness. Use in dressings and mayonnaise, brush on lamb chops before cooking, spread in sandwiches with cold cuts, or mix into stuffed eggs or potato salad. Harvest Haven Yellow Potatoes, 5 or 10 lb bags – Creamy tender flesh with a smooth consistency and rich, buttery flavor make these potatoes a favorite. Mashed, baked, French fried, scalloped, whatever you fancy, this potato will please. L'Ancetre Organic Cheddar Cheese, 365 g – A classic Canadian cheese! Made from organic unpasteurized milk, it is cream-colored and has a firm, smooth texture. Its delicately salty flavor and nutty, buttery finish, make this cheese perfect to enjoy on its own or in all sorts of recipes. Organic Zucchini – We love zucchini for the many ways it can be served – grated for baking, whipped into butter, made into noodles, sliced for pickles, baked in lasagna, steamed, roasted, and stir-fried. You have to do SOMETHING with that stuff – there's always so much of it! Camino Organic Cocoa Powder, Dutch-processed, 224 g – "Dutch-processed" means the cocoa powder is treated with an alkali (1 – 3 % potassium carbonate) to neutralize the acidity and bitterness, raising the pH levels to create a smooth flavor and deep, rich color. Makes it ideal for all your favorite recipes. | Please note, all ingredients in our recipes are organic. | Lamb Chops with Mustard Thyme Sauce Marinade
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Thyme, fresh
¼ teaspoon black pepper, cracked
¼ teaspoon sea salt
3 cloves Harvest Haven garlic, minced Lamb Chops
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 Harvest Haven lamb chops Sauce
1 cup white wine or red wine
? cup Dijon mustard
fresh thyme
1 clove Harvest Haven garlic, minced How to marinate lamb chops:
Combine olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, blacked cracked pepper, sea salt, and minced garlic in a medium bowl. Mix. Arrange lamb chops on a large plate. Pour the marinade over the lamb chops. Make sure the lamb chops are covered with the marinade from all sides. Let the lamb chops sit at room temperature in this marinade for 30 minutes. How to sear lamb chops:
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat in a large skillet until hot. Add lamb chops. Cook on medium-high heat about 4 minutes on one side. Then 4 minutes on medium heat on another side. Remove the lamb chops from the skillet. How to make the sauce for lamb:
Add wine to the same skillet and bring to boil. Add mustard, fresh thyme, and minced garlic. Bring to boil and reduce the sauce, until it thickens. It should take a couple of minutes. Add back the pan-seared lamb chops.
Simmer on low-medium heat to heat them through. Season the sauce with salt and cracked black pepper, if needed. To serve, spoon the sauce over lamb chops and sprinkle more fresh thyme on top. | Scalloped Potatoes 4 1/2 cup extremely thin sliced Harvest Haven potatoes, if you lay horizontal see notes below for vertical potato baking
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cup half and half
1 cup Monterey jack cheese divided
1 cup cheddar cheese divided Wash potato slices then dry them completely and set to the side. Add salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder to a large bowl and whisk together until combined. Preheat oven 400 F. Grease a large casserole dish with a cover. In a medium pot over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour into melted butter until completely combined. Whisk in half and half and a ½ cup of Monterey jack cheese and a ½ cup cheddar cheese until completely combined then remove from heat and set aside. Add dried potato slices to the seasoning bowl and toss evenly covering all the slices with seasoning. Add half of the potatoes in one layer to the pan if adding horizontally and the classic way then pour half of the cheese sauce over them and spread it out covering the layer. Repeat with the final layer of potatoes and pour remaining cheese sauce on top. Sprinkle the top with remaining cheese. (Note: If stacking vertically, you will need to add all of the potatoes and then pour the cheese sauce on top and sprinkle with cheese. See notes below on changing the seasoning amount needed.) Bake covered in the oven for 30 minutes then remove the cover and bake for an additional 30-50 minutes (depending on how thick your slices are) or until cheese is melted and bubbly and potatoes are completely tender. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes then serve. Notes Regarding horizontal versus vertical potatoes. For horizontal slices, you should be fine with 4 1/2 cups of potatoes. No need to change any of the measurements. However if you want to use the same amount for vertical potatoes, go with a smaller dish. If you need to fill a large dish, you might need up to 4 lbs of potatoes however it looks quite gorgeous if serving for entertaining. If you do so, you will need to double seasoning ingredients and sauce just to be safe. You can then decide how much sauce you will use. If possible, use a mandoline to achieve uniform slices. Otherwise, use a very sharp knife (carefully) to cut the slices. Aim for potatoes that are about an ? inch thick. | Zucchini Brownies 1/2 cup sunflower oil
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with baking spray. In a large mixing bowl whisk together vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt and whisk it into the mixing bowl until just combined. Stir in zucchini and ½ cup chocolate chips.
Press mixture into a baking dish and top with remaining chocolate chips. Bake for 25-30 minutes. | Do or Die – The Video This video has been in the works for about a year and finally, here it is. The timing is perfect for what's happening all around us these days. Everyone is being given a decision to make. We are in what we can easily consider to be the most challenging times for Canada and the world, with promise of even more challenge. This song speaks to our crisis as the solution for body, soul, and spirit. | |
