Author Archives: Laura

Stark Choices

September 17, 2018 – 4:16 pm

  I heard the news story noting concerns about the North Carolina pig farms a few days before Florence was scheduled to hit North Carolina.  Despite being well informed about water pollution from hog farms (my former housemate worked on Clean Water issues decades ago and shared loads of stories), my first thought was concerns […]

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At the Farmstand: September 18-25

September 17, 2018 – 2:52 pm

Highlights of the week:  Red Peppers, Broccoli & Napa Cabbage!  Enjoy these sweet, crunchy peppers while you can This is the last of them as they need to make way for winter spinach so we have ousted the plants.  And some cooler season treats are back from Hannah at Field Stone Farm.  Come enjoy her […]

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Chorizo Roasted Red Pepper Soup

September 13, 2018 – 7:51 am

Recipe from Noshing with the Nolands We found this recipe years ago and have been waiting for when we have both our chorizo and our red peppers available.  Finally, the day has come.  Ingredients 3 red peppers, seeded and halved 2 jalapenos or Anaheims if you don’t want it so hot, seeded and halved 4 […]

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At the Farmstand: September 13 – 19

September 13, 2018 – 7:46 am

Highlights of the week:  Red Peppers, Broccoli & Napa Cabbage!  Enjoy these sweet, crunchy peppers while you can — they need to make way for winter spinach so we are harvesting hard! And the peppers are so nice in the Crunchy Napa Cabbage Salad.   This week at our Farmstand you can find: • Eggs […]

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At the Farmstand: September 6-11

September 6, 2018 – 11:38 am

Peppers, colorful, crunchy peppers are now plentiful.  Sweet, medium and hot peppers are available for your snacking, roasting, salsa making, stuffing or however else you want to enjoy them!   This week at our Farmstand you can find: • Eggs   Fresh/Stored Veggies • Beans, Snap (Field Stone Farm) • Beets: Red, Chioggia & Golden […]

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Broccoli Pie

September 6, 2018 – 10:36 am

I had forgotten about this gem of recipe that we discovered a few years ago.  Now I am looking forward to making it again soon!   Sometimes things fall neatly into your lap.  Like a quick browse of the Sunday Burlington Free Press turning up a recipe for a Broccoli Pie with peppers, onions and even […]

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I Eat Local Because I Can…

August 31, 2018 – 1:41 pm

  Food preservation is underway in earnest and with a colorful splash this week.                   Some things to look forward to this fall and winter include a gorgeous chunky Giardinara, Dilly beans, of course, Crushed Tomatoes, various plum sauces and a new Vermont Bread & Butter Pickle!  […]

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At the Farmstand: August 30- September 5

August 30, 2018 – 12:10 pm

The Rainbow of Tomatoes in the farmstand is so pleasing…to the eye and taste buds.   Labor Day weekend definitely equals summer eating bounty. Enjoy the peppers, tomatoes, plums, beans, and for those ready for a smidge of fall…Brussels Sprouts are available as well! This week at our Farmstand you can find: • Eggs   Fresh/Stored Veggies […]

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Plum Torte

August 22, 2018 – 9:16 pm

So, I love this torte.  Simple and delicious and it lets the plums shine.  I suppose it is not surprising that I love it, there is a reason it was published for decades in the New York Times each year.  In fact, I feel a bit late to the plum torte party.  But, now I […]

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At the Farmstand: August 22-28

August 22, 2018 – 8:26 pm

Plums are the Highlight this week! Our orchard is really starting to mature and what a year for plums.  We have both Toka, which are medium sized, richly red, meaty, sweet and fantastically flavorful and Pipestone, which are a bit larger, have gorgeous yellow flesh and a blush skin, also lovely flavorful, but not quite […]

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