The framework is complete on the shelter, and it is stunning. Jon Romanelli and his team; Barry, David and Jon have created a true piece of architectural art. Each piece of wood has been hand detailed with chamferred edges, mortis, tenoned and dowelled. The roughhewn milling marks are still clear giving added texture to our […]
The new shelters will be so much more than Farmers Market Shelters. Many people have realized that these structures will provide the opportunity for creating a central place for the community, with the nearby downtown businesses, park and playground, food bank and so much more. Here is a thought provoking overview of things we can […]
I just got this Herb Companion recipe http://www.herbcompanion.com/UnCategorized/Pumpkins-Spice.aspx and thought it would be a great one to share for Halloween festivities and fall feasts. I especially noticed it because I found six key ingredients in it that are available grown right here and which I’ve grown myself this year including eggs, wheat, oats, honey, pumpkins and walnuts. (Note: I’ve […]
The timbers for this project have a story of their own. According to our local historian Isabel Jones, the trees were planted on what is now called ‘Evacuation Hill’, from a bundle of seedlings leftover from replanting the local forests after logging, which the workers didn’t feel like going out to plant, so they planted there. […]
On September 13th, City Council voted to pass a resolution to accept a cash donation from Sno-Valley Tilth for $18,000 which made up the difference in funds between what we had in the budget and the lowest bid we recieved to construct the shelters. They followed with a vote to accept the bid from Timbers & Tilth to build the project. […]
On Thursday October 13th, 2011 we finally broke ground on the Tolt Community Shelters Project. Contractor Jon Romanelli, owner of Timbers & Tilth, began by removing the sod layer for the concrete slab which gave an immediate idea of what the project will look like. And he began to haul over the lumber which has been curing for […]
Our 2nd Annual Pig Roast & Country Auction on September 24th was a great end of summer celebration on the farm for the over 350 people who attended. The greased pole, farm games and hay rides started off the party. The beer and wine starting flowing, and the pork roast, grilled corn on the […]
Here’s what I’ve been cooking up and preserving this year in quantity; my favorite… roasted and dried tomatoes. I can use ‘seconds’ from Kittitas, or those that have gone a bit beyond from the garden (if you are so luck y this year). Roasting brings out a whole new set of flavors, sweet and smoky […]
Ingredients 8 ears corn, husked and cleaned 2 pounds tomatoes – peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped 1 1/2 cups chopped green bell peppers 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cucumber, chopped 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup white sugar 2 cups apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 teaspoon mustard […]
Contributed by Friends of the Market Darlene Rose & Susan Chamberlain 1 bundle kale, swiss chard or beet greens 3-4 medium to large beets Olive oil (3-4 T.) Garlic cloves Cherry tomatoes (6-12) Balsamic vinegar or other flavorful vinegar Optional: honey Clean and boil the beets until tender (cut the greens off leaving a small […]