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THE LAND — NOVEMBER 13/NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Chase the chilly temperatures with a hot mug of… The chill of fall has arrived and we are in the throes of colder days. That, coupled with being in a pandemic, we need something to warm the soul. It’s become a habit of mine to have a cup of tea in the evening. Sipping on something warm at night helps me decompress and relax. I’ve ventured out of my Sleepy Time Tea box and found some other tasty drinks to keep you warm and comforted in these crazy times. I like a good hot chocolate, but this one speaks to me as it has white chocolate and caramel — taking it up a notch on the warm drink scale.
n n I became a fan of chai lattes back in high school There’s nothing more soothing than a hot lemon drink. Whether and haven’t stopped adoring this hot drink. Here’s a you have a sore throat or just want to enjoy the calming effects great recipe for making tasty chai lattes at home. of this warm drink, lemon does the trick every time.
Chai Tea Latte
https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chai-tealatte/ 2 tea bags COOKING 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon WITH KRISTIN 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger By Kristin Kveno 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1 cup water 1 cup whole milk White Hot Chocolate 1/4 cup packed brown sugar https://foodapparel.com/white-hot-chocolate-recipe/ 2 tablespoons refrigerated French vanilla nondairy creamer 4 cups whole milk or half and half optional: whipped topping and ground nutmeg 1 cup chopped white chocolate Place the tea bags, cinnamon, ginger and allspice in the coffee 1 teaspoon vanilla filter of a drip coffeemaker. Add water, brew according to manuWarm milk over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. Once facturer’s directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine milk starts comes to a scald, add white chocolate and vanilla, the milk, brown sugar and creamer. Cook and stir over medium turn off heat, and whisk until smooth. Serve with whipped cream heat until heated through and sugar is dissolved. Pour milk mixand caramel sauce. ture into mugs; stir in tea. If desired, dollop with whipped topping and sprinkle with nutmeg. n Hot cider is the quintessential fall drink. This recipe has the right amount of spices to make the cider extra delicious.
Hot Spiced Cider
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/9423/hot-spiced-cider/ 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1 cinnamon stick 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pinch ground nutmeg 1 large orange, quartered with peel 2 quarts apple cider Place filter in coffee basket, and fill with brown sugar, allspice, cloves, cinnamon stick, salt, nutmeg, and orange wedges. Pour apple cider into coffee pot where the water usually goes. Brew and serve hot.
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Hot Honey Lemon Drink
https://www.food.com/recipe/great-grandmas-hot-honey-lemondrink-415248 8 ounces water 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (we have used the bottled kind too) 2 tablespoons honey Boil water and pour into mug. Stir in lemon and honey Stay cozy in these cold months with a nice warm mug of something delightful! Kristin Kveno scours the internet, pours over old family recipes and searches everywhere in between to find interesting food ideas for feeding your crew. Do you have a recipe you want to share? You can reach Kristin at kkveno@thelandonline.com. v
Perennial crop insurance deadline nears The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency is reminding growers the final date to apply for crop insurance for perennial crops (such as apples, cranberries, grapes, and tart cherries) is Nov. 20 for the 2021 crop year. Growers who are interested in the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection policy and are late fiscal year filers have until Nov. 20 to apply for crop insurance. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to
their existing coverage also have until the Nov. 20 sales closing date to do so. Producers are encouraged to visit their crop insurance agent soon to learn specific details for the 2021 crop year. Agents can help producers determine what policy works best for their operation and review existing coverage to ensure the policy meets their needs. This article was submitted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. v
Website connects farmers, landowners AMES, Iowa — Accessing land to graze, or finding livestock farmers to partner with, can be a barrier to expanding integrated crop-livestock systems. A new website by the Midwest Perennial Forage Working Group seeks to address this challenge. The Midwest Grazing Exchange (midwestgrazingexchange.com) is a free matchmaking service which aims to connect graziers and landowners who live in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin. Graziers can search for forage to graze and landowners can search for livestock to graze their land. The website lets users search listings through an interactive map with filters for criteria like season, land or livestock type. Landowners can create listings of what land or livestock they have to offer. Website users can create a free account to save listings of interest, add new listings, see contact details and message other users. They can also browse a curated list of grazing resources, including examples
of grazing lease agreements and contracts. The website also lists grazing specialists and organizations offering grazing support for each state participating in the exchange. For questions about the website, contact Meghan at (515) 232-5661 or meghan@practicalfarmers.org. The Midwest Perennial Forage Working Group’s mission is to increase land used for pasture and perennial forage production in the Upper Midwest, and to improve the environmental performance of farming systems while maintaining agricultural production and profitability. The MPFWG is a branch of Green Lands Blue Waters, an organization that champions integrating perennial plants and continuous living cover in the agricultural landscape. This article was submitted by Practical Farmers of Iowa. v
