Amid all the buzz about farm-to-table restaurants, we’re hearing from our viewers who want to cook with ingredients straight from The Farmers Lamp. These field meals, from soups to salads and even desserts, are simple enough for everyday family use. The best part? They feature food that has a local start, from a chuck roast (sourced from Illinois farms) to quick pickled veggies made using vinegar and spices that started in your pantry.

Farm Fresh Flavors: Farmers’ Recipe Collection

In this episode of Farmers Recipe, Maggie and Lindsey visit the luscious vegetable beds of Common Earth Gardens to discover ingredients for a Nigerian fish stew. Then they learn how a common kitchen skill can bring people together in the face of difficult times, through a hands-on demonstration from Ohanmi.

To make this easy breakfast casserole, layer hash brown potatoes, pepper Jack cheese and ham in a baking dish. Then whisk eggs, milk, and salt until smooth, pour over the layers in the baking dish and bake it in a preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Toss the leftovers with melon wedges, fresh strawberries, and orange slices for a healthy breakfast or brunch on the go.

Farmer’s cheese is like American cottage cheese, but milder with a touch of tang and acidity. It’s also lower in moisture, making it slightly firmer than traditional cottage cheese and better suited for recipes that call for whipped cream or ricotta. This super speedy recipe for farmer’s cheese takes just 30 minutes from start to finish — which is about the same amount of time it takes to drive to your local farmers’ market!

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If you are installing vinyl flooring, or are looking to lay carpets or tiles then a good quality floor screed is crucial. The right floor screed will create a perfectly smooth surface on which to lay your final flooring solution.

latex screed is a self-levelling compound that is made up of powder and liquid latex in accurate proportions. The mixture is poured onto the floor and will level itself as it sets for an even finish.

A latex floor screed is quick to apply and can be ready for use in a matter of hours after pouring, which saves valuable time on a project. It is also highly durable, hardwearing and resistant to shrinkage or cracking. This is a great choice for areas of high traffic or as a premium flooring material in the home.

Mastering the Art of Latex Screed: Techniques and Tools

This type of screed is protein free which makes it suitable for use in environments that require a high level of hygiene, such as hospitals or buildings of multiple occupancy. This makes it a popular choice for commercial projects, too.

Before applying a latex screed it is advisable to check the substrate to ensure it is clean and contaminant-free. If contamination is found it may be necessary to mechanically prepare the substrate, including grinding/scabbling or shot blasting. It is also a good idea to check the maximum depth required for this type of screed, which will be displayed on the packaging. In general this will be around 10-15mm, however with the addition of bulking aggregates (normally kiln-dried sand), it can go up to 30mm.

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