Winter Sunset Stew

Cut onion and squash into bite-sized pieces, dice chile, and add those to crockpot with corn, lentils, and barley. Add 2qt water, and set it on high. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe measuring cup. Add minced garlic and microwave another 30s. Mix in flour, then goat milk. Microwave another 1m.

Wait 10m, then add goat milk mixture and spices to crockpot. Stir well. Cook for 2.5 hours, then take the lid off. This is where we boil it down a little. Leave it for another two hours, then put the lid back on and leave it set to ‘keep warm’, until you’re ready to serve. If stew is too thick, thin with goat milk. Consider serving with some kind of smeary goat cheese on fresh bread.