Meet our newest Clifton Hall Farms Blog’s team member Emily Schoenberger. A Mercersburg, PA native that loves history, cows and rural lifestyles. She’s a perfect fit for our readers, team and blog’s ambitions. Emily has a very busy schedule. Not only ...
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Farmhouse – Madonna del Piatto in Umbria
Every farmhouse family has a story. I find the energy, dedication and knowledge contained on a farm fascinating. Within their borders there’s a farm-to-table cook, an engineer, builder, animal caretaker, horticulture expert, soil scientist, weather ...
Baci di Dama – Italian Hazelnut Cookies
What is better than a classic Italian cookie! One that is made with hazelnuts and chocolate. Baci di dama translates to Lady's Kisses. Cookies that appear to have lips getting ready to blow a kiss. It works for me but I desire a lot of kisses with a ...
Pear-Amisu Italian Dessert
This is a very popular recipe from Alla Madonna del Piatto. Our favorite farmhouse in Umbria where owner and chef, Letizia Mattiacci, offers cooking classes. Pear-Amisu is a tiramisu with pears, wine syrup and lots of spices. A delicious Italian ...
Off-Season Chicken Poop Fertilizer
Ten years ago I never imagined being excited about chicken manure. Being from Chicago, feces of any sort was never a thought except for the daily cat litter cleaning and bagging dog droppings. Now my perspective and appreciation has ...
Favorite Cookbooks for Gifts
I have a confession to make. I am a cookbook junkie. With over a few hundred books in my library, one might believe I am obsessed. My collection began over 3 decades ago. And yes, in case you're wondering, I've read and used each book but not always ...
Slow Cooker Bone Broth
Save your turkey, chicken and beef bones! They make an amazing bone broth for future soups and other delicious cooking adventures. Not only is it simple to make, it's basically a hands-off process when using a slow cooker. I don't feel right ...
Fall and Winter Farm Projects
I have my list. I know what our farm projects will be for late Fall and Winter. Many might think that colder seasons are a slower time for farm work. Not so. It's actually a busy time for planning, prepping, fixing and creating. Below is our farm's ...
Tiny Tinker’s Disability Challenges
Tiny Tinker is our pet cow. She’s very loved by her family and almost 20,000 fans follow her daily life adventures on various Internet sites. There’s a reason why. She’s adorable with a sweet disposition that instantly melts your heart when you come ...
Pawpaw & Banana Ice Cream
Ice cream anytime of the year is one of our family's favorite desserts. Even on cold days. We typically purchase Trickling Springs ice cream. They have organic and natural versions for basic and unusual flavors. On special occasions and when we have ...