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Firefly Fields Farmer’s Market Schedule Late Summer & Early Fall 2024

Firefly Fields Farmer’s Market Schedule Late Summer & Early Fall 2024

Aug 2, 2024

We are excited to announce our late summer and early fall market schedule featuring organic beans, grains, and raw honey. Join us to hear fresh farm stories and celebrate our harvest together. Support means the world to us. See you at these markets: August 3, 10; September 7; October 5, 12, 19, 26.

Harmonious Living: Food, Family, and Nature at Firefly Fields

Harmonious Living: Food, Family, and Nature at Firefly Fields

Jul 11, 2024

Firefly Fields is an organic, family-run farm in southwestern Michigan that emphasizes community, sustainable farming, and environmental stewardship. The farm values family, resilient agrarian practices, a harmonious ecosystem, and the joy of food. Inviting visitors to join their journey, they foster a sense of belonging and celebrate life and nature together.

Tofu Is Still Terrific!

Tofu Is Still Terrific!

Jan 30, 2024

Firefly updated post from the original March 15, 2019 publication. Ben, the meat eater, shares what was then a newfound appreciation for tofu’s flavor and versatility that led to sharing a homemade tofu recipe using organic soybeans from our farm. The recipe involves simmering soymilk, adding nigari flakes solution, and pressing curds in a mold for desired firmness. The resulting 6x5x2 inch tofu block can be enjoyed in numerous recipes and lasts a week when stored in water in the fridge. Follow us for more tofu recipes soon.

Asking Yourself: ‘Where does my food come from?’

Asking Yourself: ‘Where does my food come from?’

Jan 28, 2024

The Jennings Family Farm, part of Firefly Fields, champions sustainable agriculture through organic methods, avoiding synthetic chemicals, and maintaining biodiversity. They aim to reconnect people with food origins and advocate for local, organic eating to counter the environmental and health impacts of industrial farming. With industrialization reducing the number of U.S. farms and concentrating production, they highlight the need for consumer awareness and behavioral changes in food choices, urging consumers to question the source of their meals to promote a sustainable food system.

Homemade Organic Soy Milk

Homemade Organic Soy Milk

Jan 27, 2024

Making organic soymilk at home opens up a world of healthy soy-based recipes. With just organic soybeans and water, you can produce 2 liters of soymilk and 2 cups of okara, a versatile byproduct. The process involves soaking, blending, cooking, and straining soybeans with simple kitchen tools. Enjoy fresh soymilk or use okara in various dishes, storing it in the fridge or freezer for extended use. Follow us for more okara-based recipes!

Farm Letters – January 2024

Farm Letters – January 2024

Jan 14, 2024

In the Firefly Fields newsletter, Ben and Virginia reflect on two years of farm adventures, while Ayano Matsumae shares traditional Japanese soybean dishes and art, Virginia calls for a more liberal approach to cheffing, and the newsletter also features a product spotlight on organic soybeans, highlighting their nutritional benefits and flavor.

Firefly Fields 2023: A Year (or Two) in Review

Firefly Fields 2023: A Year (or Two) in Review

Jan 5, 2024

Ben and Virginia reflect on two years of farm adventures and growth, from renovating the farmhouse to expanding the apiary and cultivating new crops. Their staycation provided a much-needed break before diving into 2024 with a clearer vision. Balancing challenges and success, they look forward to what the new year holds with hope and excitement.

Japanese Soybean Dishes & Art by Ayano Matsumae

Japanese Soybean Dishes & Art by Ayano Matsumae

Jan 3, 2024

Ayano Matsumae, a native of Tokushima, Japan, shares her homemade Japanese soybean dishes, featuring traditional recipes like ‘Zouni’ miso soup and vegan simmered soybeans. Living in the US, she inspires others with her culinary skills and photography. Her creations include Gomoku-mame, Chirashi-zushi, and vegan simmered soybeans with hijiki seaweed. Explore her slow-process photographic artworks at ayanophoto.com. For recipe sharing, contact Virginia at virginia@firefly-fields.com.

A Case for Liberation and More Freewheeling in the Kitchen

A Case for Liberation and More Freewheeling in the Kitchen

Jan 2, 2024

The post discusses different types of chefs – the Savory Chef, Pastry Chef, and Food Blogger, each with unique approaches to cooking. It argues for a more liberal approach to cooking with trust in one’s instincts. It also touches on personal experiences with soybeans and invites readers to ponder their experiences in the kitchen.

The Soybean Chronicles: From Tofu Triumphs to Miso Magic – A Culinary Journey

The Soybean Chronicles: From Tofu Triumphs to Miso Magic – A Culinary Journey

Dec 29, 2023

Firefly Fields has embarked on a fulfilling five-year journey with organic soybeans, celebrating their versatility and nutritional benefits. From cultivating friendships with like-minded individuals like Norah, the “Tempeh Temptress,” to discovering the rich history and culinary traditions of soybeans, the team eagerly anticipates further exploration and experimentation with soy-based dishes in 2024.

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