Author Archives: Laura

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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Summer Abundance

August 22, 2018 – 9:31 pm

It is August.  Produce, Processing Needs and overall Farm work are abundant.  Here are a few photos of what the farm and farmers have been up to.

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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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At the Farmstand: August 15-21

August 15, 2018 – 10:19 am

Plums and Fresh Salsa Ingredients are the Seasonal Highlight this week! We have a great mix of heirloom and interesting hybrid varieties from both our farm and Hannah at Field Stone Farm, gorgeous fresh sweet & red onions, fresh garlic, a range of peppers & cilantro…ah fresh salsa!  And fresh, organic Plums from our orchard. Farmstand is […]

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The Colors of Summer

August 8, 2018 – 8:53 am

Yes, many keep remarking…”Oh, the colors!” Indeed August in Vermont means incredible colors in your fresh eating choices.  Here is a little sample of the colors we have been feasting on by sight & taste. (Oh…and wwhile we harvest, wash, pack & process!).  May you also enjoy them!

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At the Farmstand: August 8-15

August 8, 2018 – 8:10 am

Heirloom Tomatoes are filling up the farmstand — so many colors, shapes & sizes.  We have a great mix of heirloom and interesting hybrid varieties from both our farm and Hannah at Field Stone Farm, so come and enjoy them in all their summer ripening glory. And the fresh onions, garlic, peppers & cilantro to […]

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Three Tomato Salsa

August 8, 2018 – 8:07 am

Yes, fresh salsa season has arrived.  Ah…this is good eating. From Moosewood Restaurant New Classics This is our staple salsa recipe.  Of course these days we just chop any mix of the ingredients below and put them in a bowl, stir and enjoy.  We rarely add the olive oil, it just doesn’t need it.  But […]

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Finding What We Need!

August 2, 2018 – 10:08 am

Surprise! The team rushed out to harvest black currants prior to the next round of rain (what a turn-around the last couple of weeks have meant as the dry spell is now a distant memory). From the adjacent towering 3 Sisters garden popped a hen and her clutch of 8 (?) chicks! We had witnessed […]

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