Who We Are



The past few years, the area where I live, Crawford County, Ohio, has seen a wonderful explosion of younger families who are embracing the joys and challenges of living off the land. Because of them, amazing things are happening which have been embraced by our community. Farmer’s markets have been created and on-farm stores have opened. Families dedicated to growing organic produce and naturally raised meats are meeting the public’s needs for locally raised foods. And at the heart of this movement are the women.



Ohio Country Journal is my attempt to share the essence of farm life, focusing on, but not limited to, women. My goal is to bring you into our circle of friendship by inviting you to share your stories and experiences with us. You don’t have to be a full time country woman to benefit from joining us; you just have to be you.





The full-time country women featured in Ohio Country Journal are an inspiration to anyone who dares to follow her dreams, whether it is to live in the country or to bring the country life-style to their urban neighborhoods.





Monday, September 9, 2013

It's Cider Time!



This truckload of full apple crates will be heading to the cider press tomorrow morning. We still have a few apples to sort, but basically this is it for this time. Some trees are slower to ripen, but since we don't have a cold storage facility to keep this batch from rotting, we'll go with a smaller pressing. 

Of course, apple cider is a healthy and refreshing beverage, but did you know that it is also excellent for cooking? Adding cider to a pork roast or oven baked pork chops not only adds flavor, but it also tenderizes the meat.

Jelly can also be made from apple cider..after all, the juice has already been prepared! 

What yummy cooking ideas can you think of that include fresh apple cider?

Marcheta *thinking, thinking.....

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