Peel cucumbers, cut into quarters and remove seeds. Dice. Put them in a colander and cover with a clean dish towel and place something heavy on it to help remove water. Let stand for 30 minutes. Drain well and try…
Sun-dried Tomato Tapenade
Serve with Ruffwing Farms’ signature and most popular cheese, Tuemma, a soft-ripened pasteurized sheep’s milk cheese made fresh weekly.
Moncaito Frittata
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat tablespoon of olive oil in a cast iron skillet (ours was a 10-inch) over medium heat. Add sausage. When sausage begins to brown, add onions and red pepper to soften. Crack eggs into a…
Red-skinned Potatoes with Dill Yogurt Dressing
Replacing mayonnaise with yogurt in potato salad makes for a lighter, healthier dish. The tang of Ruffwing’s plain yogurt really adds to the flavor of this dish.
Northern, northeast Ohio residents win food contest
The Center for Innovative Food Technology (CIFT) and Ohio Farm Bureau announced the 2018 Ohio Signature Food Contest winners at the Ohio State Fair July 31.
Detasseling corn in the summer heat
It is not uncommon to read media reports about today’s agriculture being an increasingly capital-intensive business, with more machines doing more work. Another common theme is that today’s teenagers have a sense of entitlement and shun hard work. Tell that…
Amy Graves - July 13
4-H club assists teens in need
The timing was perfect. The Clinton County teenager was nearing the completion of his court-ordered counseling and community service but still could use some guidance and attention. Dawson had been through a lot over the past year, losing two relatives…
Heirloom plants for the garden
Gold pocket watches, delicate china and heavenly scented flowers are among the heirlooms passed along from one generation to the next. Gardeners especially treasure the plants, even those without fragrance. “They remind you of your heritage,” said Judy Gray of…
Dairy at the crossroads
Grim Dairy sounds like a metaphor for the multiyear downturn in milk prices and the struggles of many farms in Ohio and other states. But Eric Grim, who grazes and milks 70 Jersey and Guernsey cows (and one Ayrshire), in…
State fair ringmaster ready for another season
The man at the helm of the Ohio State Fair doesn’t have a fancy title or a lavish office or a stunning view from a picture window. Virgil Strickler would cringe at the very idea of such extravagance. His “general…