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The Modern Farmer 2016 Favorites: How-To Guides
From growing figs in Minnesota to starting a beehive to choosing a fertilizer, here’s our best how to guides.
Meet the Modern Farmer: Casey McAuliffe and Alex McPhail
“We’ve always thrived outdoors, and suddenly it was our job to go outdoors. That was a huge, delicious shock to the senses.”
FarmFan App Texts You About What’s Fresh and Where to Find It
An innovative app strengthens the farmer-consumer connection.
This straightforward recipe works equally well on the stovetop with a grill pan, but the glaze produces a lot of smoke as it caramelizes, so be sure your kitchen is well ventilated.
Pan-fried Fingerling Potatoes Recipe
Fried in olive oil, then tossed in a garlicky rosemary-thyme butter, tender fingerling potatoes acquire a decadent depth of flavor.
Crispy Smashed Root Vegetables Recipe
“I don’t peel turnips, beets, and carrots before cooking them,” says Lanier.
