Author Archives: Loralea

A Recent Visitor to Quillisascut

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Loralea

Vera Chang, one of the students during the recent Intro to Farming Workshop has written a wonderful article about her visit to Quillisascut. Read what Vera has written and see if you recognize yourself in her words. Vera is also … Continue reading →

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What Came First?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Loralea

Take a good look at the photo, and you will get an idea of where I am going with this chicken and egg story. Yes, that is a beautiful Muscovy duck sitting on her nest and yes that is a … Continue reading →

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Serviceberry Flower Infusion

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Loralea

I love ingredients so this idea of playing with Serviceberry flowers is my idea of fun. Serviceberries are one of the tastier wild fruits at Quillisascut and the easiest for us to savor fresh from the bush (think about elderberries, … Continue reading →

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Wildflowers

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Loralea

Spring with all it’s forceful energy can be overwhelming so I decided to take a little break and pick you a bouquet of wildflowers. These flowers, Arrowleaf Balsam Root, Serviceberries, and Wooly Britches, all grow along the driveway here at … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogger

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Loralea

We have a guest blogger here this week for the Introduction to Farming workshop. Heather from farmgirlgourmet.com will be blogging about what we are doing each day here at Quillisascut as well as stories about the farms we visit. Let’s … Continue reading →