Posts by Jennifer
Adventures in our Backyard: A winter ascent of Mt. Monadnock
They say, “do what makes you feel alive”… Mount Monadnock sees about 125,000 hikers each year. It’s said to be the most hiked mountain in North America, quite the claim to fame for a peak that’s just over 3,000ft. I was six years old the first time I climbed to the top – 20 years…
Read MoreFarm Fare: Sweet n’ Salted Butterscotch Pretzel Cookies
We just wrapped up the 15th annual Currier & Ives Cookie Tour. It was a smashing success. 15 local inns, historical societies, and businesses participated in the tour. Each stop featured a holiday cookie, beverage and recipe card. This year at East Hill Farm, Mark baked hundreds of Sweet n’ Salted Butterscotch Pretzel Cookies. The…
Read MoreFarm Fare: Lemon Squares
Nothing says “summertime” like a plate of bright, yellow lemon squares! This EHF staff favorite is the perfect summertime dessert. Just gather these simple ingredients: 1 cup flour ¼ cup powdered sugar ½ cup butter 2 eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 2 ½ tbs. fresh lemon juice ½ tsp baking powder Dash of salt Additional…
Read MoreBlack Welsh Mountain Sheep
Baa Baa Black Sheep…..As many of you know East Hill Farm takes pride in our work with The Livestock Conservancy to help and maintain threatened breeds of livestock. Some of these breeds include Kerry cows, San Clemente goats, Tamworth pigs and Santa Cruz sheep. We still have some of these breeds and some we do…
Read MoreEarth Day
Today is a day to give the Earth a little extra love. East Hill Farm celebrates by striving to go green today and throughout every day of the year. Our staff continuously works to lead East Hill Farm down a greener path toward a better world for now and the future. Here are some ways…
Read MoreAsk a Farmer: Welcome spring babies and new sheep to East Hill Farm
Every spring we welcome many lambs, kids, chicks, and ducklings into the world at East Hill Farm. This year is no different, we have already had about 15 lambs and 9 kids with expectations of at least a handful more kids to be born. Along with all the excitement young critters bring, we are also…
Read MoreWelcome to the farm Olivia and Em!
East Hill Farm welcomed a new Holstein to the barn this January. Her name is Olivia and she will be our new milking cow! Not to fret, Callie and Clementine are not done with milking. But due to their reproduction cycle, they won’t be producing milk for us this summer. Here is Olivia giving you…
Read MoreFarm Fare: Vegetarian Chili
Looking for a cozy meal to warm you up in the winter time? Chili is a great choice. Our vegetarian chili is sure to warm your heart and fill your belly. Plus, it’s vegan if you don’t add any cheese on top! Give this versatile recipe a try for your next game night or quick…
Read MoreAsk a Farmer: Getting Ready for Winter
On a farm, the onset of a seasonal change always seems to come right as you think you’re caught up with the projects from the prior season. As many of us know and have experienced, the list of projects on the farm is never ending and must be prioritized. The hardest transition, in my opinion,…
Read MoreGratitude
Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness and gratitude. -Nigel Hamilton As you gather with your friends and family this holiday season and reflect on all you are thankful for, we would like to share what our staff is grateful for at East Hill Farm.
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