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Elliott Papineau

Elliott Papineau’s lifelong passion for nature led him, along with his parents Rebecca and Alan, to start The Farm in Bourbonnais, Illinois. He and his wife of eleven years, Kristen, have three kids, Landon, Elise, and Aubrey. He has been featured in the New York Times, the Chicago Tribune, Midwest Living, and Four.

Stories by Elliott Papineau

  • How to Make “Perpetual Vinegar”

    How to Make “Perpetual Vinegar”

    A year of gardening in a bottle
  • How to Make Mulberry Barbecue Sauce

    How to Make Mulberry Barbecue Sauce

    "You hardly need to go out looking for mulberries. They find you."
  • Early Summer Is Pine Cone Season

    Early Summer Is Pine Cone Season

    How to harvest, eat, and preserve pine catkins and young cones
  • How to Turn Your Pantry Into Pizza

    How to Turn Your Pantry Into Pizza

    A lesson from The Farm
  • Syrup Season

    Syrup Season

    A lesson from The Farm
  • How to Plan Your Garden

    How to Plan Your Garden

    A guide from The Farm
  • Christmas on the Farm

    Christmas on the Farm

    Celebrating what we have, preparing for what's next
  • How to Make Seasonal Salts

    How to Make Seasonal Salts

    A lesson from The Farm
  • How to Cure Egg Yolks

    How to Cure Egg Yolks

    A lesson from The Farm
  • How to Grow Ginger in the Midwest

    How to Grow Ginger in the Midwest

    Start your plants inside this winter
  • How to Preserve Your Plums

    How to Preserve Your Plums

    A sweet recipe for a tart harvest
  • How to Make Quick Pickles

    How to Make Quick Pickles

    Right now, you want something cool, crisp, and refreshing
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