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Here’s What You’re Missing On Instagram

July 1, 2016 by Brett Youmans Leave a Comment

Cucumber tendril climbing up a rusted metal trellis. GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

Are you following Green Thumb White Apron on Instagram?  I post real time happenings around the garden, in the kitchen, with the chickens, and photos from my travels.  Often, life gets in the way of getting a blog post up as timely as I'd like but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Popular Posts, Travel Tagged With: Chickens, garden, instagram, recipe, Travel

Follow Me On Instagram

May 8, 2016 by Brett Youmans 1 Comment

Strawberry blossoms are an indication of a heavy crop this year.

Several times during this crazy political season I have sworn off Facebook.  Actually, maybe I swore at Facebook.  The social networking site has always been a great way to keep in touch and to share but all the other noise on there is enough to give … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Popular Posts, Uncategorized Tagged With: Chickens, Eggs, Facebook, garden, instagram, Recipes

Blueberry Coffee Cake Muffins with Pecan Streusel Topping

July 31, 2015 by Brett Youmans Leave a Comment

Better than coffee shop muffins hot out of the oven in less than 30 minutes? Sign me up! Trade the butter for olive oil to elevate the taste and create a super moist texture.

It's blueberry season here at Kraemer House and, after several years of nurturing the fickle bushes, I'm happy to report that they are looking great and producing nicely.  I've loved blueberries long before they became so popular.  I'm old so that's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: Bake, blueberries, Blueberry, Breakfast, Brunch, Chickens, muffins, streusel, Vegetarian Dishes

How Does Your Garden Grow? | Early Summer, 2015

July 12, 2015 by Brett Youmans 2 Comments

Early Summer photographic highlights of this delightful backyard garden.

Blink and you miss it. Subtle changes in the garden occur throughout the day and I often find myself watching nature's showstopping display while accomplishing nothing.  I know this time is fleeting and I want to soak it all in.  It's ridiculously … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: chard, Chickens, corn, Dill, eggplant, flowers, Fresh From the Garden, garden, gardening, onions, tomatilla, tomatoes, zinnias

Welcome to the Chicken Cam!

June 10, 2015 by Brett Youmans 13 Comments

Live chicken cam in HD! Come visit the chickens: Easter Eggers, Golden Laced Wyandotte, Silver Penciled Plymouth Rock, Black Copper Marans, Bielefelder, Cream Crested Legbar, Blue Isbar, and a Rhodebar all named after my favorite Downton Abbey characters!

I never thought I would be so amused by these feathered creatures.  I also had no idea they would have such diverse personalities or the joy I’d have from them eating out of my hand or running up to greet me.  I have spent more time than I would … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: chicken cam, Chicken Coop, chicken run, Chickens, garden

Keeping Chickens: Bringing Them Home

April 29, 2015 by Brett Youmans 13 Comments

Rhodebar pullet. GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

If you’ve been following Green Thumb White Apron on Facebook and Instagram, you know we picked up the chickens last week.  Lancaster, Pennsylvania is a hop, skip, and a jump from here but traveling through the Amish countryside is like stepping back … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Garden, Popular Posts, Travel Tagged With: chicken keeping, Chickens

A Visit to Rodale Institute

January 26, 2015 by Brett Youmans Leave a Comment

Rodale Institute — the birthplace of organic agriculture in North America. The Rodale Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to pioneering organic farming through research and outreach. Set on 333 acres in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the Institute offers comprehensive programs serving a range of people from farmers to educators to community leaders to children. Chickens, gardens, and a bee conservancy are just a few of the many things you'll discover there!

Since snowmageddon is making its way way to us here in Pennsylvania, I thought it would be a great day to do some virtual gardening in case I get buried in the white stuff for a few weeks!  By this time of year, I have a big stack of seed catalogs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Garden, Popular Posts, Travel Tagged With: Chickens, gardening, Organic, Travel

How Does Your Garden Grow? | Early Winter, 2015

January 7, 2015 by Brett Youmans 8 Comments

Building recommendations and suggestions for building your own backyard chicken coop. How Does Your Garden Grow? | Early WInter, 2015 | GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

It’s only the second snowfall of the winter and I’m already dreaming of spring’s warmer weather.  I know the garden needs this time to relax and recover from the past seasons, but I’m ready to get out and dig in the dirt. This time of year my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: Chicken Coop, Chickens, garden, Garden Cottage, Garden Shed, gardening

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Beets are one of the first things I get planted in the garden every year. Depending on the variety, they’re ready from seed to table in about 60 days. While we mostly associate this versatile vegetable with its deeply hued taproot, did you know the leaves are also edible? As they grow to maturity in the garden, I enjoy clipping the leaves for fresh crisp salads and quick stir-fry dishes. GreenThumbWhiteApron.com
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Cucumber tendril climbing up a rusted metal trellis. GreenThumbWhiteApron.com
Photo of jelly jars filled with Lavender-Strawberry Jam Spritzer Cocktail. We make strawberry jam every year and always have it on hand so it seemed natural to use it as a sweeter in this cocktail. When mixed together with a bit of lavender syrup, vanilla infused vodka, and club soda, you’ve got something quite special. GreenThumbWhiteApron.com
Strawberry blossoms are an indication of a heavy crop this year.
Perfect Steamed Eggs! The only sure-fire trick is to use old eggs. As eggs age, they gradually lose moisture through the pores in their shell and the air pocket at the tip expands. The pH of the whites also changes, going from a low pH to a relatively high pH, which makes them adhere less strongly to the shell. Farm-fresh eggs will always be tricky to age. Ideally, buy your eggs a week or two before you plan to boil them and let them age in the fridge.

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