April 01, 2006

For the last of the winter vegetables, try one of these recipes made with vegetable broth, instead of chicken broth.

Sweet Potato Bisque

4 cups cooked, skinned sweet potatoes (Can boil or roast.)
1 onion, minced
2 cups milk
2 cups broth
1 tablespoon rosemary
1 tablespoon butter or oil to sauté
1 / 4 cup orange juice (optional)
1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)

In large pot, saute minced onion. Add potatoes, milk, broth and rosemary. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Stir or whisk to make smooth. (Mix in optional orange juice/zest.) (May instead use blender to smooth.)

If you like greater variety, try this Root Vegetable Soup from Better Homes and Gardens http://ww5.bhg.com/recipe/recipedetail.jhtml?recipeId=R016722

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Enjoy fresh air, interacting with nice people and being at farmers' markets? These part time job positions may be perfect for you! Mount Harmony Farm is seeking Market Leaders to represent Mount Harmony's wonderful herbals soaps at various area farmers' markets. Market Leaders can work one or more half-days a week, from April until December. The pay for each market is excellent, starting at $120 per market. Applicants must be mature, conscientious, totally dependable, personable, and speak excellent English. Please send a resume with a well written letter by email to jeanann@mountharmony.com. Please explain what you can offer to Mount Harmony and why you are interested in one of the positions. Additional work at area art shows is optional.

Also, Mount Harmony is looking for Gift Wrappers to work at home to gift wrap bars of soap in tissue and French ribbons. The bars are sold at farmers' markets and gift shows. Applicants must be dependable, able to select attractive color combinations and possess good hand motor skills. The pay is 50 cents per bar. All supplies will be provided. Gift Wrapping is a great way to make some money while watching television and movies in the comfort of your home. Send an email to jeanann@mountharmony.com and explain why you are interested and what qualities you possess that would be valuable to Mount Harmony.