Welcome to my Blog
Hello! Welcome to my blog about farm life in America and the great food that goes with it!
Hello and welcome to my blog about farm life in America and
the great food that goes with it!
the great food that goes with it!
Growing up on a dairy and grain farm in northern Ohio, I spent countless days in
the kitchen with grandma and mom cooking up dinner and supper. Understandably, cooking with simple basic foods comes naturally to me. I still use those basic ingredients and techniques, but over the years I have added my own flair to make dishes that are, well…let’s just say that’s where the name Gourmet Farm Girl originates.
the kitchen with grandma and mom cooking up dinner and supper. Understandably, cooking with simple basic foods comes naturally to me. I still use those basic ingredients and techniques, but over the years I have added my own flair to make dishes that are, well…let’s just say that’s where the name Gourmet Farm Girl originates.
The Farm 1980’s
On the farm, we called the noon meal dinner because it was the biggest meal of the day. Since the men were out working early after breakfast they were quite hungry by noon and needed a substantial meal to finish out their day. Supper was the evening meal after chores and was lighter. Always, the food was homemade with a goodness that came fresh from the garden or home-canned off the pantry shelf.
Later, I raised my 3 children with a strong connection to the farm. They became a part of America’s farm kids, working on the farm, showing livestock at the county fair and sharing in the family heritage. They were fortunate in the fact they built strong bonds with their grandparents and even their great grandparents, a rare opportunity in today’s world. I’m happy to say, they recognize the value in this as well. As our lives keep changing and the world keeps moving we as a family look back many times to the very essence of the farm life that shaped our futures and our characters.
The farm is still in operation today, still family owned. It has a long history. Built by my German ancestors in the early 1800’s it has been the source of many stories and so many great meals that were shared around the old kitchen table.
For years my children have been asking me to write down my recipes. . . .So let's begin!
Deb
The Gourmet Farm Girl
