Another Whiff of Spring
The sheep herd of the Black Cat farm increased by two today as the first two lambs (twins) of the year were born. Presently, 78 ewes are pregnant, so there are many more lambs to be born this lambing season.…
Black Cat and Bramble & Hare
Zagat’s Interview about Eric’s Upcoming Cookbook
Some of you know that Eric has been carving out time during the last year to work on a cookbook manuscript. The cookbook’s 125 seasonal recipes are meant to come together to tell the story of the Black Cat farm…
A Whiff of Spring
Though Boulder County still seems in the grip of winter, albeit with the usual pockets of warmth, the Black Cat farm is already thinking of spring. Last week, they started seedlings for cold-hardy vegetables, such as cabbage, artichoke, and cauliflower.…
Final 2013 Boulder Farmers’ Market: Thank you!
After coming together weekly at the Boulder Farmers’ Market, we take a break for the winter after the final market of the year on November 23rd. Another year of weekly surprises of what would be available, depending on the vagaries…
Farmers’ Market Corner for 11/16/13
The Black Cat farm booth at the Boulder Farmers’ Market will include the following produce on November 16, 2013: Arugula Asian stir fry mix Beets Baby bok choy Borlotti beans, dried Braising mix Butter lettuce Cardoons Carrots Celery Dried soup…
Welcome, Big Boys
If you find yourself near the J Family-County Open Space property (Southwest corner of 63rd and Oxford) property that the Black Cat farm leases, you might notice two young steers at the farm. The newest additions to the Black Cat…
Farmers’ Market Corner for 11/9/13
The Black Cat farm booth at the Boulder Farmers’ Market will include the following produce on November 9, 2013: Arugula Asian stir fry mix Beets Baby bok choy Borlotti beans, dried Braising mix Butter lettuce Carrots Celery Kale (Russian) Jerusalem…
More on Cardoons (includes a marinated cardoon recipe)
The Black Cat Farm plants cardoons in early spring. Like most other thistles, cardoons are relatively easy to grow in Boulder county. In September, farm workers tie up the plants to bunch them together. They then wrap newspaper around the…
Sauteed Purple Rapini Recipe
Purple rapini is a member of the mustard family. The Chinese name for it is Hon Tsai Tai. In addition to the leaves, the flowers and tender stems are also edible. The flowers can be snacked upon, added to salad,…
Farmers’ Market Corner for 11/2/13
The Black Cat farm booth at the Boulder Farmers’ Market will include the following produce on November 2, 2013: Arugula Asian stir fry mix Beets Baby bok choy Borlotti beans, dried Braising mix Butter lettuce Cardoons Carrots Celery Kale (Russian)…