Upstate Locally Grown

12/04/2025

Mincemeat or Mince Pies have been associated with Christmas for centuries. One hundred years ago, for instance, they were a staple of Thanksgiving and Holiday meals here in the United States. Currants are oftentimes one of the fruits added to mince pies. For example, an 1832 cookbook published in Charleston, South Carolina, included currants in their recipe for mince meat, along with beef suet and roast beef (see recipe in the comments).

Here in the South, we have a few native trees that are occasionally called a Currant Tree. You’re probably more likely to recognize them, however, by the name Serviceberry (Amelanchier spp.). Although serviceberries turn dark purple to purplish-red at maturity, they’re not the same “currant” as the ones used in mincemeat pies. That honor belongs to the Zante Currant or Black Corinth Grape (Vitis vinifera) of Europe.

Want to learn more? Check out the comments.

Photo of Common or Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea), which fruits in early summer.

10/31/2024

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10/31/2024

Positive changes are best made one small step at a time.

10/31/2024

Our Friend Debra Julian Nelson is the star of this video; son Ben Nelson Did the editing as his High School videography project. Quite the talented family!https://youtu.be/Hdm8nXdXOU0?si=fsXzx0xuXnULn2Yy

10/21/2024

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10/15/2024

https://youtu.be/Y1n26Dzfw5U?si=CF6720NtukfPFTh4 I'm so proud of Ben Nelson! He took the videos that Debra and I made and turned it into a You Tube Video in his home school high school Videography class!

Come along with me to Honea Path, SC, to visit Donna Putney at her farm and see what plants/herbs she's harvesting today.

10/15/2024

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10/13/2024

Drink some brewed Cocao and chill out for a while. Here are the Benefits of Cocao according to Crio Bru:
Brewed cacao is a powerful superfood that naturally contains tons of minerals and nutrients that improve mood, energy, focus, and more.
Cacao is naturally high in:
😍 PHENYLETHYLAMINE, commonly known as “the love molecule.” Phenylethylamine is what our body produces when we fall in love, increasing focus, energy, and alertness.
😊 TRYPTOPHAN, a natural antidepressant that reduces stress and promotes better sleep.
😆 THEOBROMINE, a gentle stimulant that lasts longer than caffeine
😇 ANANDAMIDE, aka the “bliss chemical”. The same chemical your body produces after exercise that makes you feel great and less stressed.
🥰 SEROTONIN, a well-known “happy hormone” and neurotransmitter.

09/30/2024

If you still have no electricity but have food that needs to be cooked:

09/25/2024

We had a fun meet up amongst the Goldenrod today; and a nice meal with friends!