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Beef Stew
Ingredients 3 pounds boneless beef chuck 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 yellow onions, cut into 1-inch chunks 7 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1½ tablespoons tomato paste ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 cups dry red wine 2 cups beef broth 2 cups water 1 bay leaf ½ teaspoon dried thyme 1½ teaspoons sugar 4 large carrots 1 pound small white boiling potatoes (baby yukons), Fresh chopped parsley, for serving (

Jacobs Haven
Nov 15, 20252 min read


Mac &Cheese
Ingredients Your noodle choice 1lb Mozzarella 1lb Kolby jack 1/2lbs sharp cheddar Seasoning Salt N Pepper Garlic powder Smoked paprika Rue 3 tablespoons of butter in a frying pan Add half of seasoning. 3 tablespoons of flour 1 can evaporated milk 2 cups heavy cream Add rest of seasoning 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Instructions - Let’s Get Started Add cheese to pan to make cheese sauce Add noodles to pan and cook together Add layers of cheese on top of noodles in baking pan

Jacobs Haven
Nov 15, 20251 min read


Black Bean Corn Salad
Ingredients 2 ears of corn or 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups black beans 1 15 oz can- rinsed 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved 1/2 red onion chopped 1 tablespoon jalapeno minced 1/2 cup cilantro minced 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 teaspoons lime juice Dressing 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt Instructions - Let’s Get Started Prep Corn: If using fresh corn on the cob, husk the

Jacobs Haven
Nov 15, 20252 min read


Guacamole
Ingredients 3 avocados, ripe ½ small yellow onion, finely diced 2 Roma tomatoes, diced 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and finely diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 lime, juiced ½ teaspoon sea salt Instructions - Let’s Get Started Slice the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop into a mixing bowl. Mash the avocado with a fork and make it as chunky or smooth as you’d like. Add the remaining ingredients and stir together. Give i

Jacobs Haven
Nov 15, 20251 min read


Pasta
Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled 3 large eggs ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Instructions - Let’s Get Started Place the flour on a clean work surface and make a nest. Add the eggs, olive oil, and salt to the center and use a fork to gently break up the eggs, keeping the flour walls intact as best as you can. Use your hands to gently bring the flour inward to incorporate. Continue working the dough with your hands to bring it tog

Jacobs Haven
Nov 15, 20252 min read


Focaccia Bread
Ingredients 4 cups (512 g) all-purpose flour or bread flour 2 to 3 teaspoons (10 to 15 grams) kosher salt 2 teaspoons (8 g) instant yeast or activated yeast 2 cups (455 g) lukewarm water, made by combining 1/2 cup boiling water with 1 1/2 cups cold water butter for greasing 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided flaky sea salt, such as Maldon 1 to 2 teaspoons whole rosemary leaves, optional Instructions - Let’s Get Started Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour,

Jacobs Haven
Nov 15, 20253 min read


Sourdough Bread
Ingredients a sourdough starter (see recipe page for starter instructions) flour, bread flour preferably, - King Arthur Flour is great salt water Instructions - Let’s Get Started There are essentially 5 steps to making sourdough bread. Mix the Dough: Combine water, sourdough starter, salt and flour in bowl, stir to form a sticky dough ball. Pour 375 grams of water into a bowl Add 50 to 100 grams of sourdough starter Stir to combine; then add 11 grams of salt Finally, add

Jacobs Haven
Nov 15, 20252 min read


How to Dehydrate Sourdough Starter for Shipping (or Sharing!)
There’s something magical about sharing sourdough starter. Whether you’re mailing it to a friend across the country or offering it to your farm customers, dehydrated sourdough starter is a clever, reliable, and shelf-stable way to spread the joy of baking. It’s like sending a living time capsule—one that will rise again with a little water and flour. In this guide, you’ll learn how to dehydrate sourdough starter step-by-step, how to package it for mailing, and more!

Jacobs Haven
Jun 1, 20253 min read


How to Successfully Germinate Seeds for Your Farm Nursery
If you’ve been dreaming of growing vibrant herbs, veggies, and flowers for your community—or just getting your hands in the soil—then this is where it all truly begins: seed germination. At our nursery, we’ve just kicked off our first round of plant starts, and I’m excited to walk you through how I’m doing it and how you can too—whether you’re starting a business or simply planting for home and homestead.

Jacobs Haven
May 28, 20252 min read


Starting a Plant Nursery — A Modern Guide Rooted in Confidence & Soil
Starting a plant nursery from scratch might sound like a dream reserved for those with acres of land, fancy greenhouses, and generations of farming knowledge — but the truth is, anyone can do it. With a little vision, some basic materials, and a whole lot of heart, launching a nursery can become a powerful way to grow income, beauty, and legacy right from the ground up.

Jacobs Haven
May 28, 20253 min read
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