By Stephanie
Delaney: Hi there, my name is Twyla! As a garden fairy, I spend my mornings in the flower garden tending to the growing flora and fauna. In the afternoon, I take my skills to the produce, guiding the growth of the farm’s food (in collaboration with the farmers). In my free time, I enjoy lounging on leaves, flying to the pond, and hanging with my friends Gretta, Orla, and Mertyl in the eucalyptus grove. A typical outfit for me is composed of whatever fresh blooms I can fashion into a skirt as well as a blossom tube top! My friends and I are also in a band called The Dirty Spoons where I play the stand up base. Our hit single is called “That Cow Is My Cow,” inspired by Gretta’s time as a herding fairy.
Ava: Ah hello my friend, it’s Gretta here! You can spot me on the hillside with all my cow friends. It is my job to lead the herd to greener pastures, but in all honesty, if you came to visit, you would most likely find me resting in the grass, sunbathing, as the cows graze around me! While I soak up the sun, I love to paint black spots on the cows, I just think it makes them so cute! When the sun begins to fall I fly over to the pond. There I met fairy friends and Bandmates, Orla, Mertyl, and Twyla, together we make “The Dirty Spoons”. I play the harmonica or eclectic guitar, depending on the vibe of the night. Every night is a hoot and everyday is a dream, life sure is sweet here on Open Field Farm!
Stephanie: Hello my humans, it's me, Mertyl! I call the old oak tree on the top of the hill home, keeping a watchful eye on the farm, and carrying out a few important jobs. One of them is taking flight and embarking on a long journey to the ocean where I collect shells, rocks, and seaweed to bring back as food for the grandmother oak I call home. Another important job I have is to share with humans the important wisdom grandmother oak has shared with me. If you want to hear the secrets and whispers me and the other fairies and nymphs hold, all you have to do is look, listen, and appreciate the places all around the farm that we call home.
Peri: Hi, my name is Orla and I live at the pond. It's my duty to keep the water clean and act as a mediator when arguments break out amongst the Geese that share my home. However, work doesn’t take up too much of my time and I end up spending the majority of my day catching a ride on my fish bestie, Glorp. We love to dive and look for treasures. I like to wrap up my days playing fiddle on the dock with my band, The Dirty Spoons. Sometimes the geese like to listen. I am grateful to have been born with the ability to breathe underwater so I can truly enjoy all the pond has to offer.
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Pick List:
Eggs
New potatoes
Merlin Beets
Yaya Carrots
Pink Beauty Radishes
Gold Princess Onions
Parade Scallions
Alto Leeks
Cocozelle, Goldini, and Dark Star Summer Squash
Cucumbers
Shelling Peas
Lettuce
Rhubarb Chard
Parsley, Cilantro, and Dill
Albion Strawberries
Whole Dried Hot Peppers
Herbal Tea Blends
Pick your own flowers and herbs
Sonora Wheat Flour and Berries
Beef Bone Broth (Made by Olla Products)
Saltonstahl Olive Oil
Revolution Bread for sale on Tuesday and Friday
Open Field Farm Swag!
Lemon Olive Oil Cake
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt (I used Whole fat and it was perfect.)
¾ cup olive oil
2 large eggs room temperature
Zest of a lemon
¼ cup juice of a lemon
1 cup sugar
1 ½ cups flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 tsp vanilla
For The Lemon Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
3-4 lemons for juice
In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar until well combined.
Sift the flour and baking powder into the bowl. Add the salt.
Use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to gently fold the wet and dry ingredients together. Stop when the flour is almost mixed in—a few streaks of flour are okay!
Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes