We've circled around and now the days arestarting to get longer again! According to ourwinter gardening books, crops start goingdormant leading up to the Winter Solstice onDec. 21st, but after that, they will start growingagain. And we can see that happening rightbefore our eyes!

The true spinach, which was practically non-existent in the hoophouse a month ago, isreemerging, albeit slowly. :) Still, it's exciting tosee more and more green out there. Soon wewill be planting radishes, broccoli, bok choy andmore again!

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Jan 20-21, 2020Winter SharesMonthly - #2 of 5

Eating Well in the WinterWinter is a unique season... C lick here to head

over to the blog for more information abouteating and living well during the cold months

of winter.

I’ve become fascinated with season living andeating since starting to learn about and studythe ancient traditions of yoga, Ayurveda, andTraditional Chinese Medicine. These Easternphilosophies have helped people thrive forthousands of years. So many, including me,

have struggled in our modern, fast-pacedworld with our health and well-being. I

believe there are wise tools in these ancienttraditions as we strive to find healing, balance,

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Sausage Potato Soup Recipe

This is one of our family's favorites and we shared it with you at our December Share days. Wehave it often during the fall, winter, and spring months. It's so quick and easy to make, let itsimmer in your crock pot all day while you're out and about and you have a yummy soup to lookforward to when you get home.

5 - 6 medium sized potatoes, cut into 1" cubes1 lb. pork sausage1 medium onion, chopping finely1 cup light cream or milk1/4 cup butter6 cups chicken stock1 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegarfreshly ground black pepper

Bring chicken stock to a boil in a large pan. Add potatoes and onions. Cook until potatoes aretender. Meanwhile, brown sausage in a separate pan. Add the cooked sausage to the potatoesand stock. Add the cream/milk and butter to the mixture, stirring until the butter is melted. Addthe vanilla and balsamic vinegar right before serving.

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