With the threat of the first frost of the year tonight, we decided to pull in much of the swiss chard. There were quite a few large beautiful leaves that could be hurt by a frost. So tonight we washed and put it into freezer bags for later use. The final result was 14 gallons of chard, packed into 2 gallon bags.
We prefer freezing raw leaves, after just a good soak and wash in cold water. canning requires a lot more effort, and it is less versatile when used.
tonight the workforce was just Kaelyn and myself. She did an excellent job of washing and sorting the leaves for me, especially considering she is only 5 years old! The best part is, we had a great daddy daughter evening while doing it!
Follow along our adventure as we make the transition from corporate city life to the world of natural farming. Each day brings a new experience and brings us to a deeper understanding about the life and spirit that made America great. At our farm we do our best to give the animals we raise a natural, free, happy, stressfree lifestyle. Our mission is to learn and share how to manage a farming operation that is both profitable and humane.
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