Yesterday I made a salad with the many lettuces and other greens from our land. I thought of doing so while I was weeding and harvesting the radishes. I thought to myself, “mmmm….that lemon and olive oil dressing would taste so good with this,” so I picked some, and then washed the leaves, sprinkled on … Continue reading Growing with the greens

There are a lot of things to love about the Farmhouse kitchen/dining room: many windows, the continually-replenished (thanks, Erynn!) vase of Double Delight roses from the backyard on the table, the proliferation of fruits and veggies on the counter from friends and our own soil… And then there are the things made in this kitchen … Continue reading from scratch

Phrases or lines from songs often circulate through my head while I’m working. This week, the lyrics from a song called, “Someone has to Die,” by the band “Maritime” have been on my mental playlist. The refrain goes, “Someone has to die to make room for you and I…” (http://www.last.fm/music/Maritime/+videos/3100107) I bend over the weeds … Continue reading Someone has to die?

“Farmers?! Um, you guys do NOT look like farmers!” This was exclaimed by my childhood next door neighbor upon seeing him out in Camarillo while I was with my group of sisterfriends. Indeed! What an unlikely cast of farmers we are here at the Abundant Table Farm Project! 5 young sisterfriend interns, 1 Farmer Paul, … Continue reading The feeling of excitement

The party on Sunday was huge and delightful! I’m really thankful for the more than 100 folks that came out, some from L.A. and Long Beach and Orange County to celebrate with us! A BIG THANKS! The energy of the food, live music, and dancing still lingers in the air. And, I feel the blessings … Continue reading Getting to know each other and the land