Looking Back at 2025 & Ahead to 2026
Dear Norman’s Farm Community, As the growing season winds down and we look toward 2026, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on a year that challenged us, surprised us, and ultimately reminded us why local farms matter now more than ever. Gleaning Day. I’m standing at the edge of the pepper field on […]
Letter from Your Farmer
Unplug at Norman’s. On a gorgeous fall evening on the farm I found myself sitting beside Robert Lighthouse, our resident farming musician, during the twilight hour discussing the history of mankind over a sunset view with guitars and cocktails in hand. The amber gold of the day’s last light casts its hue across rolling hills […]
Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Bites
Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Bites Ingredients: 1 large head of cauliflower (separated into florets) 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 TBSP onion powder 1 TBSP garlic powder 1 TBSP paprika A dash of salt & black pepper 2 TBSP coconut or canola oil 1 TBSP peanut butter 1 […]
Cauliflower & Leek Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms
Cauliflower & Leek Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms INGREDIENTS: ½ pound of shiitake mushrooms, stems removed & thinly sliced 1 large cauliflower, chopped into florets 2 leeks (only white parts), thinly sliced 4 cups of vegetable or chicken broth 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves of garlic, crushed or diced 1 tsp thyme olive oil sea […]
Potato & Green Bean Salad with Lemon
Potato -Green Bean Salad with Lemon and Basil
Crispy Sweet Potato Bites
Crispy Sweet Potato Bites These sweet and savory sweet potato bites are a perfect appetizer for your Thanksgiving dinner. Pair them with a glass of warm cider to fully embrace chilly fall weather. Ingredients: 1 sweet potato 1 1/2 TBSP olive oil 1 tsp cardamom 1/2 cup whole pecans 1 tbsp maple syrup 1/4 tsp […]
Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar
Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar
Spinach & Goat Cheese Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms
Spinach & Goat Cheese Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms INGREDIENTS: 8-10 oz crimini mushrooms (stems removed) 5 oz soft goat cheese 5 slices of bacon (fried and chopped) 3 slices sandwich bread 2 tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove 1/2 cup spinach leaves 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Pan fry bacon […]
Honeynut Squash and Apple Soup with Crispy Sage
Honeynut Squash and Apple Soup with Crispy Sage Ingredients: 4 honeynut squash, peeled & cubed 1 apple, peeled & sliced (try Stayman, Granny Smith, or another baking apple) 1 large shallot, diced 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 TBSP of fresh, minced ginger 2 carrots, peeled & chopped 1 quart of broth (vegetable or chicken) […]
Homemade Apple Pie
Homemade Apple Pie Ingredients: Homemade 2-crust pie crust (or use a store-bought 2-crust pastry pie crust!) 10 peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples (use a combination of your favorites!) 4 TBSP all-purpose flour 1/2 cup of granulated sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/8 tsp salt 3 TBSP cold butter, cut into small pieces […]