Podcasts #51 Country Friends & Asparagus

Sweet Harvest Homestead

Last week I visited my friend Julie; several years ago she and her family decided to move out of the city and bought some acreage in the country to raise their family.
It's so fun to see children flourish out in a rural setting like theirs. They have goats, chickens, quail and a falcon. They've also put up an owl box and fashioned a game camera near it so that they can watch the mother owl take care of her young.
It's not for everyone, but I think it’s a fantastic way to raise children.
Their oldest daughter is an enterprising young lady and is already making plans to make and sell goods from their mini farm at the farmers market.
Early spring is asparagus season, and we have been eating plenty of it here at Sweet Harvest Homestead.
Our favorite way to enjoy this spring delicacy is to lightly sauté the asparagus spears and serve it with a homemade hollandaise sauce. This is the recipe we use and I believe it came from Julia Child.

3 egg yolks

1/2 lemon, juiced

1 teaspoon cold water

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice, cold water, salt and pepper. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Gradually whisk yolk mixture into butter. Continue whisking over low heat for 8 minutes, or until sauce is thickened. Serve immediately.

That's the news from the homestead see you next week!