Author Archives: Laura

Clean Food

December 6, 2017 – 8:32 pm

We returned home from the BioNutrient Food Association’s Soil and Nutrition Conference spinning with ideas and very optimistic. As if to egg us on, Laura clicked on a NYT op ed by Jacques Leslie entitled Soil Power! The Dirty Way to a Clean Planet. Quoting Dr. Rattan Lal, it read “Putting carbon back in the […]

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At the Farmstand: December 7-13

December 6, 2017 – 6:33 pm

Well, hello December.  The daylength gives it away even if the temps and lack of snow do not.  The farmstand is getting more and more stocked for  cozy winter meals and the holidays every week.  In time for the Sunday market we should be restocked with Maple Breakfast Sausage, Christmas Sausage and even Bloody Mary […]

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At the Farmstand: November 16-20

November 16, 2017 – 10:53 am

Thanksgiving is next week!  Wow, how time flies when you are scurrying to get ready for winter.  The farmstand is stocked with more treats to come this weekend as we finally get some additional time in the farm processing room. Lots of great veggies, including some fresh greens though we are transitioning to winter greens […]

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Paw Patrol winning Hearts

November 8, 2017 – 8:08 pm

Yes, famous dogs and cats is our naming scheme this year and Paw Patrol was suggested by our niece while at Auntie Camp this summer.  (Of course we thought she was saying “Papa Troll” and kept asking if there was a dog involved). Anyway,  the group of 10 piglets we bought from Hogwash Farm this […]

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Brussels (Sprout) Tops

November 8, 2017 – 7:30 pm

So, the sprouts themselves grow on the sides of a long stalk, sheltered by the leaves  of the plant.  The top-most leaves, are delicate, almost like baby cabbages and a special treat when you are harvesting the plants.   This week, probably this week only, we have this special offer.  Brussel Tops. What do I do […]

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At the Farmstand: November 9-15

November 8, 2017 – 6:29 pm

November, wow.  Certainly starting to feel like it with these temps, it has us scurrying a bit to get all the last bits of fall veggies safely into storage.  But lots of lovely root veggies for cozy meals and some fabulous chimichurri sauce to liven up meats & veggies.  AND another batch of fresh Field […]

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Greens with Fresh Ginger

October 26, 2017 – 5:49 am

There are so many ways to use fresh baby ginger, here is one simple way to spice up your greens.  One benefit of the baby ginger is that it isn’t as fibrous as mature ginger so you can often even put a chunk through your garlic press or slice or mince it. 1 bunch kale, […]

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At the Farmstand: October 26- 31

October 26, 2017 – 4:43 am

Here we are at end of October, though the weather has me still feeling like it is September.  But look of farmstand and hoophouses are a sure indication. Fall veggies are now dominant and this week, several new ones are on offer, all cured and ready for you.  Plus a real treat from Last Resort […]

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A Very Green/Verde Day

October 19, 2017 – 6:43 am

  Kale Pesto, Spicy Pesto, Mojo Verde, Tomatillos & Salsa Verde….yep all in 1 day and they weren’t small batches. Over 30 lbs of greens and around 150 lbs of tomatillos. All in the effort to transform the fresh abundance of this season into bright, tasty options for the next season.   And it is such […]

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At the Farmstand: October 19-25

October 18, 2017 – 8:26 pm

Wow…It is hard to believe it is mid-October, often we’ve had a first snow by now.  We’ve had a processing bonanza and the greens are growing like mad so enjoy.   New batches of pestos including garlicky kale and a new spicy pesto made with Purple Mustard — really great taste.  And Mari’s Mojo Verde sauce….amazing […]

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