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Author: <span>Jennifer Ross</span>

6 Fun Things to do with Watermelon

August 18, 2021 Jennifer Ross

It’s watermelon season in Long Island! Cutting up a watermelon on a hot summer day is probably the best way…

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Posted in: Watermelon Filed under: watermelon, watermelon recipers
roasted radishes

Turn Spicy Radishes into a Sweet Dish

Jennifer Ross

We were never the biggest fans of eating radishes but many of our customers love them! Over the years, we…

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Posted in: Radish Filed under: radish, radish recipe, radish recipes, radishes, radishes with miso butter, roasted radishes
Arugula

Spicy Arugula

August 11, 2021 Jennifer Ross

A Popular Spicy Green Arugula has become a popular salad green. Arugula is not really a lettuce. It is part…

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Posted in: Arugula Filed under: arugula, fresh arugula, organic arugula
heirloom tomatoes

Heirloom Tomato Salad

August 4, 2021 Jennifer Ross

What can you do with these delicious, locally-grown heirloom tomatoes? I need simple when it comes to summer recipes so…

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Posted in: Tomatoes Filed under: heirloom, heirloom tomato salad, heirloom tomatoes, tomato salad, tomatoes
healthy kale

Healthy Kale Recipes

May 28, 2021 Jennifer Ross

Kale is a green, leafy, cruciferous vegetable that is very rich in nutrients. Kale is a member of the mustard,…

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Posted in: Kale Filed under: kale, kale chips, kale pesto, kale recipes, kale salad, kale smoothies, pasta with kale
rhubarb

Cooking with Rhubarb

Jennifer Ross

What is Rhubarb? Rhubarb is a perennial plant that grows well in cooler climates. In the northeast, rhubarb thrives in…

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Posted in: Rhubarb Filed under: cooking with rhubarb, rhubarb, rhubarb chutney, rhubarb crisp, rhubarb recipes, rhubarb salsa
growing lentils

What are Lentils & Can I Grow Them?

January 12, 2021 Jennifer Ross

What are Lentils? Lentils are believed to be one of the first agricultural crops. They were grown more than 8,000…

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Posted in: Gardening, Soups Filed under: growing lentils, how to grow lentils, lentils, types of lentils
HeartBeet Farms Vegetable Broth

Why Do I Care So Much About Homemade Vegetable Broth?

December 17, 2020 Jennifer Ross

When I think of BROTH a few things immediately come to mind: My grandmother’s broth – I used to walk…

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Posted in: Plant-Based, Plant-Based Recipe Filed under: homemade, homemade broth, plant-based, plant-based broth, plant-based recipes, plant-based stock, vegetable broth, vegetable broth nutrition, veggie broth
Designing a CSA at HeartBeet Farms

Tips for Making Any Recipe Plant-Based

December 7, 2020 Jennifer Ross

It’s been a few months since I updated you on our progress with our new plant-based lifestyle! Overall we are…

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Posted in: Plant-Based, Plant-Based Recipe Filed under: no oil cooking, no oil plant-based, no oil recipes, plant-based, plant-based lifestyle, plant-based living, plant-based recipes, plant-based tips

It took me 50 years to go plant-based

September 21, 2020 Jennifer Ross

50 years sounds like a long time – especially to me!  For 50 years I consumed a diverse, well-balanced diet…

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Posted in: Plant-Based Filed under: farm to table soups, plant-based, plant-based diet, plant-based foods, plant-based gurus, plant-based life, plant-based lifestyle, plant-based meal, plant-based recipes, plant-based soups

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The Agri-Tourist Podcast, my journey back to agriculture! Join me to learn from agritourism farmers & entrepreneurs & help me build my farm strategy!

In this heartfelt and deeply educational episode, In this heartfelt and deeply educational episode, I sit down with fruit tree expert, author, educator, and podcaster Susan Poizner to explore the surprising realities behind growing fruit trees — and why planting an orchard is far more than simply putting a tree in the ground. From launching a community orchard in Toronto with almost no horticultural experience, to becoming a leading voice in urban orchard education, Susan shares the honest mistakes, hard-earned lessons, and beautiful community moments that shaped her journey.

Together, we dive into everything from grafting, pollination, disease-resistant cultivars, and organic growing practices, to the public perception of sprays, sustainability, and what it truly takes to grow healthy fruit in challenging climates. Susan also shares moving stories about community harvests, cultural connections to food, and how one small orchard ultimately educated thousands of people and transformed neighborhoods in unexpected ways. This conversation is both grounding and inspiring — especially for anyone dreaming of planting fruit trees, building community through agriculture, or reconnecting with where our food truly comes from.

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So proud of this team…we just hiked with 40 4th gr So proud of this team…we just hiked with 40 4th grade students from Mill Pond School to the farm for a farm tour, scavenger hunt and taste of strawberries and cider donuts! Was a great adventure for all involved and so much fun! Thank you team for making it a great success! 💚🌱
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Every now and then, a conversation changes your li Every now and then, a conversation changes your life in ways you could never have predicted. That’s exactly what happened when I first interviewed Pattie Baker about her WWOOFing journey across America.

We connected instantly. What started as a podcast interview grew into a genuine friendship built on a shared love of farming, travel, learning, and embracing new adventures. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of following Pattie’s WWOOFing experiences in Ireland, sharing my own WWOOFing journey in Sicily, and collaborating together on our Farm Journal series documenting my new role as Retail Farm Manager at Nourse Farm.

As I watch Pattie continue to inspire others from across the ocean while on her new adventure back in Ireland, I keep coming back to the lesson she lives every day: Trust the Journey. Re-listening to this very first interview reminded me how one brave decision can open doors you never imagined.

I’m excited to share this conversation again because this is where it all began.

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