Author Archives: Laura

So Lucky Despite Barn Fire

As we enter Thanksgiving season, our gratefuls have never been so big. We are so, so, soooo lucky: our Barn is standing & our livestock are safe. We are grateful to all who have reached out to see how they can help.  At first we thought, we got this. But a 2-week sequence of events, […]

At the Farmstand: Thanksgiving 2024

Thanksgiving is truly a Farmer’s holiday — such a focus on seasonal food. We are well stocked with those seasonal delights and thanks to some hoophouses & Field Stone Farm’s hard work, some fresh greens as well! For your Thanksgiving shopping and turkey pick-up our Farmstand is open Friday 11/22 through Tuesday 11/26 10am to […]

Stuffed Pumpkin

This was our favorite discovery a few years ago…yes our friends and family ALL got to see it at any occasion we could think of while the Winter Luxury Pumpkins lasted. Yes, it is that good and that easy! We meant to try it with a Long Pie pumpkin as well, going more boat shaped, […]

Slow Grilled Ribs with Chris’* Great Rub

from Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything On the grill or in the oven…delicious!  Bittman says, “You can make these faster and easier (see oven variation) but – at home at least – I don’t think you can make them any better.” *Chris Schlesinger, author of the Thrill of the Grill. This has been our […]

At the Farmstand: Fall 2024

Fall is in its glory but we also still have some Summer Veggies happy with this summer weather so the eating is GREAT! If you haven’t had your fill of Fresh Heirloom tomatoes this is the week!! Oh, and we’ve been enjoying Lamb & Pork ribs on the grill! And what a broccoli year! This […]

Colors & Tastes Abound

Fall Colors are gracing us all about..Not only the trees, which are beautiful, but the fall veggies, summer veggies that just won’t stop & cover crops & field flowers too! Tuesday, October 1st will be our last time at the outdoor Summer Northfield Farmers Market! We’ll have lovely meats, fall veggies — including TOMATOES!!– and […]

Open Farm Week & Turkey Orders!

Yes, it is the beginning of August and Summer Farm Fresh eating is in Full Swing! August also means…Open Farm Week AND Fresh Turkeys! Turkey Reservations & Workshops It may be August, but it IS TIME to order your pasture-raised TURKEY! Not only time to order it, but time to pick it up fresh. Turkeys […]

Tomato & Fennel Salad Recipe

Recipe for tomato fennel salad

At the Farmstand: August 2024

The calendar turns to August tomorrow and sure enough here come some of the summer eating prizes… .TOMATOES, Basil, Beans, Fennel and so much more!! So much more to come as well! Each has their own length of season so enjoy while they are here! We’ve been loving fennel & chicken…oh and broccolini & eggs! […]

Summer Eating!

While I love Fall & Winter cooking and the coziness it provides, Summer eating is really special. So fresh, so many colors, textures & flavors. Salads that can become whole meals because you keep adding different veggies, fruits and whatever meat you’ve cooked or grilled….good localvore living. Summer Eating gets better around here this week […]