Whether you want to dabble or immerse yourself completely in the back-to- basics lifestyle, Welcome to the Farm is a fully illustrated guide to growing the very best food right in your own backyard. Shaye Elliott shows you how to harvest baskets full of organic produce, milk a dairy cow (and make butter), plant a homestead orchard, can jams and jellies, and even raise chickens and bees.
Engaging storytelling and stunning full-color photography highlight the celebration of family and farm traditions throughout the year. Readers will find inspiration in simple recipes, decorating ideas, and projects that emphasize beautiful yet uncomplicated entertaining. This sequel continues the charm of the previous work, offering practical advice that allows readers to enjoy the essence of farm life without overwhelming themselves.
With more than 70 recipes, Family Table shares Shaye Elliott's bounty of favorite dishes that nourish her hardworking farm family every day. From dry-cured bacon made from pigs raised on the Elliott Homestead to sizzling steak with vinegar and tomato dressing, each recipe is about reviving easy, traditional food preparations for a more flavorful and healthful future. Forget expensive, exotic ingredients or fancy techniques. This farmgirl ain't got time for that!