September 21, 2012 Yesterday we canned six quarts of tomatoes from our garden here at the 1900 farm. We grow heirloom varieties, which are delicious. It’s been busy here, preserving food for the winter time….
September 7, 2012 I don’t know about you guys, but after the heat and drought of this summer, we are anxiously awaiting fall on the 1900 farm. The last 6 weeks of the season will…
August 24, 2012 This past Tuesday registration started for the winter dinners season here at the 1900 farm. Some of the coveted spaces around the holidays fill up quickly, as long time fans of the…
July 21, 2012 In case you haven’t heard, Iowa, and most of the country, is in the middle of the biggest drought in nearly 25 years (since 1988). Here on the farm, weather conditions are…
June 1, 2012 This past weekend we celebrated strawberry season on the farm; by making 8 pints of strawberry jam! I found several different recipes for strawberry jams and jellies when I was flipping through…
April 30, 2012 We’ve been enjoying some nice days at the 1900 farm. We are wrapping up the school enrichment programs and preparing for the 1000+ school children that will visit us during the month…
February 1, 2012 Because there was less field work and outdoor activities, the winter season was the social season for people of the 19th century. January has been pretty social with historic dinners here at…
October 5, 2011 We have been quite busy at the 1900 farm during this harvest season! Central Iowa has celebrated some absolutely beautiful days these past couple of weeks, and while we’ve been busy in…
September 7, 2011 There are few foods as traditionally American as a fruit pie. Apple, peach, pear, or cherry, it doesn’t really matter the flavor, those that can make a pie from scratch are generally…
August 24, 2011 If you haven’t heard by now, we celebrated the Iowa State Fair this past week. The 10 day long event brings visitors from all over the world who come to see the…