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I am Cecilia. A New Zealander who farms in Illinois.

My farms are organic and regenerative and full of stories. I have been writing here about environmentally sustainable farming and food and travel since 2011.

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LATEST POSTS


  • PORRIDGE

    PORRIDGE

    all over my face

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  • Inchy

    Inchy

    As growing inches a day. Or at least it seems that way. Mollys latest mob of piglets. A small mob but a growing mob. 

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  • BROKE IT

    BROKE IT

    Broke the barn door.

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  • A  PRETEND PARTY AT JAKES

    A PRETEND PARTY AT JAKES

    Jake could best be described as my closest friend and good food soulmate here in America. He has his own huge gardens selling vegetables and eggs to Chicago,  is developing a farm to table restaurant and also, above the restaurant ,has an airbnb. Last night we had a wee pretend party 

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  • MUCH TO DO

    MUCH TO DO

    The autumn brings a whole new list.  I need to stand in front of the board and make that list today. In fact, there are a number of lists to make so I don’t get derailed during this next month. So, THOSE Lists. Above you see Mr Flowers and The Duke’s feathers in their ever-increasing…

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  • WILD YOU

    WILD YOU

    The Kitchen Garden Retreat on Airbnb is toddling along quite nicely. I have guests expected today so it is all set up and looking so beautiful. I will bake bread and leave a loaf on the counter and a small bottle of fresh milk in the tiny fridge to have with their coffee in the…

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