MyUntangled Author: Elizabeth

’tis the Season: Cattail Shoots in Cream Sauce

Posted by Elizabeth Almeida | Eat & Drink

Eat those tall fuzzy things that grow in a swamp? What?!? Cattail shoots are a spring treat waiting to be discovered by those of us who typically forage for our food at our local supermarket!

’tis the Season: Planning the Garden

Posted by Elizabeth Almeida | Living

Grab a pencil and calculator! It’s the time of year to plan our growing season on the farm and figuring out what to order for seeds and supplies is one big math problem.

‘tis the Season: Celebrate Snow!

Posted by Elizabeth Almeida | Living

Cold, windy, dry winters are harsh on the soil, so believe it or not, this farmer is pretty happy about the Blizzard of 2013 and the spring and summer crops will be too!

’tis the Season: How to be a Farmer’s BFF

Posted by Elizabeth Almeida | Living

I’ll tell you a little secret: unlike mothers and teachers, farmers are allowed to have favorites, as in favorite customers. So just how do you become a farmer’s BFF?

How to Plant and Harvest Garlic in 7 Easy Steps

Posted by Elizabeth Almeida | Living

This quick video tutorial provides the backyard gardener with the quick and easy steps needed to plant seed garlic in the fall to harvest and enjoy next season.

’tis the Season for Cover Crops

Posted by Elizabeth Almeida | Living

Home gardeners can make plans this fall for a better harvest next year by planting cover crops like winter rye in the garden to improve the soil and prevent erosion.

’tis the Season to Bake a Pumpkin

Posted by Elizabeth Almeida | Eat & Drink

Cooking with larger vegetables like pumpkin and squash can be a challenge. But if you follow my 7 easy steps, you’ll be rewarded with delicious, local pumpkin all winter.