Never Give Up, All Things are Possible
You may remember the little red barn that Joel painted for you all when he was trying to help save up for a down payment on this farm.
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"Here you'll find stories and how-to's from my farm days at Jackson Pine Farm and our new family garden in the works."
-Lauren
Lauren Alonso
- Dec 9, 2022
- 3 min
You had me at "Alpaca Farm"
In this blog, I'm going to share our grand stay at a little farm just outside of the city of Asheville, North Carolina.
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Lauren Alonso
- Jun 5, 2022
- 4 min
A Gem For Sale in the Tennessee Mountains
A couple years ago, I shared our trip to my Dad's lodge on the blog. Well... now you get the chance to be his neighbor. He is offering up...
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Lauren Alonso
- Mar 12, 2020
- 2 min
Home + Garden Make and Take Event
I am so excited that we are hosting our very first Spring Event this weekend!!! Come to our home and garden make and take event!
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Lauren Alonso
- Mar 12, 2020
- 1 min
Greek Pasta Salad
Trying to rack your brain at what to bring for Sunday Lunch or that outdoor BBQ as this weather starts to warm?! This is the perfect treat!
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Lauren Alonso
- May 31, 2019
- 3 min
Homemade Orange Marmalade
Citrus fruits are my fave. I love them to drink, to eat, to add to breakfast, dessert... you name it! But let's be real for a second,...
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Lauren Alonso
- May 28, 2019
- 3 min
4 Ways Oranges are Essential for Your Health
I love love love citrus fruit. Y'all, I could drink and bathe in orange juice. I like it with salty things and I like it with sweet things.
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Lauren Alonso
- May 17, 2019
- 2 min
2 for 1 Kale Recipes
So we thought we'd do something a little crazy and give you 2 for the price of 1... which is FREE anyway! Haha But here are 2 fabulous...
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Lauren Alonso
- May 15, 2019
- 3 min
The Kale Life
About: Kale is our featured veggie for the month of May. It is a great pairing for hearty foods like pork, fish, and cornbread! The newly...
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Lauren Alonso
- May 4, 2019
- 1 min
White Chocolate Lime Sconces
Who doesn't like to start off a morning with a warm scone? Here's a taste of summer to bring in all this warm weather. Ingredients 1 3/4...
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Lauren Alonso
- Apr 30, 2019
- 1 min
Limes for Days
About: There are several species of citrus trees whose fruits are called limes, including the Persian lime, Key lime, kaffir lime, and...
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Lauren Alonso
- Apr 26, 2019
- 1 min
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
This one comes from my mother-in-law's recipe box. She taught me this super simple recipe and it has become a staple in our home. Enjoy!...
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Lauren Alonso
- Apr 23, 2019
- 2 min
Long Live Asparagus
About: Asparagus will be our "Featured Veggie" for the month of April. "Asparagus is a perennial plant. Plant asparagus where it can grow...
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Lauren Alonso
- Apr 19, 2019
- 1 min
Fresh Pineapple Mint Salsa
"I love the juxtaposition of a fresh cold fruit with a zing of spicy! Don't you?! That's why I love spring and summer foods. I love...
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Lauren Alonso
- Apr 16, 2019
- 2 min
Mint, the herb
In this segment, we will teach you all about mint, it's benefits, how to grow and harvest, clean and keep it fresh and what products it...
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Lauren Alonso
- Mar 29, 2019
- 2 min
Fresh Picked Strawberry Pie
Meet Lauren and Ansley, our second cousins. Tiffany, their mom took them strawberry picking and she was so sweet to share their adventure...
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Lauren Alonso
- Mar 26, 2019
- 3 min
Something to Do: Strawberry Pickin'
Not only is our fruit of the month Strawberries, our something to do is Strawberry Pickin'. We encourage you to get out with your...
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Lauren Alonso
- Mar 22, 2019
- 2 min
Spinach Artichoke White Pizza
Here's a delightful and healthy twist on a family pizza night! Ingredients 1/2 recipe homemade pizza crust 1 Tablespoon olive oil 3...
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Lauren Alonso
- Mar 19, 2019
- 4 min
Artichokes, your new source of protein and fiber
About: Artichokes will be our "Featured Veggie" for the month of March. It is actually a flower that has not yet bloomed. The artichoke...
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Lauren Alonso
- Mar 15, 2019
- 2 min
Chicken Souvlaki + Tzatziki Sauce
This Chicken Souvlaki recipe is literally lip smacking fresh and yummy especially loaded up in a pita or on a tortilla with all of your...
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Lauren Alonso
- Mar 12, 2019
- 2 min
Oregano, the herb
In this segment, we will teach you all about Oregano, it's benefits, how to grow and harvest, clean and keep it fresh and dried and what...
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Lauren Alonso
- Mar 8, 2019
- 1 min
Oregano Oil Infused Italian Dressing
Here's a fun way to spice up your salad, support your immune system, and indulge your desire to be homemade.... a delightful...
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Lauren Alonso
- Jan 22, 2019
- 3 min
When Life Gives You Lemons
Welcome to the New Year! Hi, friends. We are starting a lot of new, fun things this year. One is a segment where we feature "in season"...
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Lauren Alonso
- Jan 9, 2019
- 3 min
Do You Know Your Winter Veggies?
Welcome to the New Year! Hi, friends. We are starting a lot of new, fun things this year. One is a segment where we feature "in season"...
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Lauren Alonso
- Aug 10, 2018
- 2 min
Day 6 Back-to-School Freezer Meal: Loads of Fun Layered Lasagna
Intro: Hey y'all! Welcome to the Jackson Pine Farm Kitchen. In case you're new around here, we want to welcome you to the JPF Family {If...
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Lauren Alonso
- Aug 9, 2018
- 2 min
Day 5 Back-to-School Freezer Meal: Super Stuffed Poppin' Peppers
Intro: Hey y'all! Welcome to the Jackson Pine Farm Kitchen. In case you're new around here, we want to welcome you to the JPF Family {If...
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Lauren Alonso
- Aug 25, 2017
- 1 min
Food for the Go: Avocado + Bean Burrito
I always hear people complain about how expensive and time consuming eating healthy is. The truth is that it’s actually not. Buying...
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Lauren Alonso
- Jul 20, 2017
- 1 min
Farm + Food: Authentic Mexican Salsa
You are moments away from the best homemade Mexican Salsa. Forget those store bought, packaged months ago, and barely edible jars of...
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