In my freezer, there are two large gallon size freezer bags marked “STOCK.” On a daily basis I add vegetable peelings, scraps and leftovers to both. When the bags fill up and become obstacles in the freezer, it’s time to…
July/August 2016 Our Ohio
Gingered Watermelon Rind Relish
In a large saucepan, combine all of the ingredients and bring them to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about one hour stirring occasionally until the watermelon rind is tender and…
Kelli Milligan Stammen - July 12, 2016
New Farm Bureau president oversees changing times
Frank Burkett grew up on the family farm. Well, not really on the farm, more like on 17th Street in Massillon, but he might as well have. The newly elected president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation says he felt…
Kelli Milligan Stammen - July 12, 2016
New farmers markets harken back to former days
There was a time when travelers who disembarked from the train depot in Newark would find the hustle and bustle of commerce and the pulse of urban community life buzzing through the city that serves as the Licking County seat….
Corn Cob Stock
There’s a lot of serious flavor hidden in stripped corncobs. Instead of tossing them, use them to make a wonderful, sweet broth that can serve as the base for chowders and soups. Simply take six to eight cobs, crack them…
Garlicky Potato Peel Crisps
No one will ever suspect that these crunchy, salty chips are made from peels that were headed to the compost heap.
Marilou Suszko - July 11, 2016
Putting food scraps to use in the kitchen
I can make a great meal from nothing – and by “nothing” I’m referring to precious food scraps and peelings from fruits and vegetables that usually get stirred into the compost pile or tossed in the trash. I’ve trained myself…
Joe Cornely - July 11, 2016
Fisher says goodbye after decades-long service to Farm Bureau
For Fisher, who retires in early August after 20 years as Farm Bureau’s executive vice president, leadership is all about relationships.
Kelli Milligan Stammen - July 8, 2016
Family farms are looking for workforce solutions
Heading southeast from Columbus to the Ohio River there are more than 20 Witten Farm Markets dotting the landscape. The Wittens are known for selling a lot of produce – tomatoes, melons, strawberries and even flowers – but fresh-from-the-cornstalk sweet…
Kelli Milligan Stammen - June 30, 2016
Simple sweet corn prep
Pinterest friendly tips on how to boil, microwave, grill or oven-roast sweet corn.