Celeste |

Today, Ms. Cinnamon drove me about 70 miles east, near the town of Celeste, to her friend Paul’s organic farm.

I am very cooked tonight (note to self, bring a broad brimmed hat for an afternoon at a farm!), but I had a lot of fun. I learned about some of the products they are growing, sampled some green stuff, got to clean chicken poop off freshly harvested eggs, and even herded sheep and their lambs! Unfortunately, I left my camera in the car for that, which was the highlight of the day. Dang! You’ll just have to believe me when I say that the lambs were really cute!

I was offered two dozen of the gorgeous eggs we collected and it was really hard to say no, but I don’t even make quiche or desserts with egg anymore, having conceded that I am likely allergic to eggs.

It was a lovely day of fresh air, sunshine, and wholesome food. Thanks, Paul and Ms. Cinnamon!

: All the chickens here are free range.

: Ms. Cinnamon in front o the country store.

: There are all sorts of neat things scattered around the store.

: The farm is 175 acres! Can you see the sheep in the distance?

: Can you see the donkeys?

: Magnolias

: Fields of greens, like arugula and chard.

: Looking towards the house.

: The farm has a lot of different landscapes.

: One of many happy dogs.

: Pots of cacti and succulents.

: Cat mint.

: Lunch from the gardens: chard, some sort of mustard green, purslane, loads of wild garlic, ginger, turnip tops, and other good stuff all chopped up and sautéd with olive oil and a fruity vinegar, tossed with nuts and cheese and topped with Parmesan cheese. Surprisingly delicious!