Author Archives: Laura

All in on Carrots

October 26, 2017 – 6:07 am

It has been a carrot (and beet) heavy week.  It was time to disturb those lovely, quiet rows of storage carrots and beets and bring them in for eating now and through the winter.  Just a few rows, doesn’t seem like that big of a job, right? Well, pulling them isn’t too bad, but once […]

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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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Beet Greens with Roasted Beets, Yogurt & Lemon

October 19, 2017 – 5:20 am

Last chance for beet greens with your beets for this season!  Adapted from a recipe in NY Times.  1-2 lbs beets with greens 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, lard, bacon fat or other good fat Salt and freshly ground pepper 1-2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice 1 to 2 garlic cloves (roasted or fresh) 1 cup drained […]

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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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Last Blast of Summer

October 11, 2017 – 10:56 am

Ok, perhaps this is the week where summer is truly coming to an end.  The ash trees have lost their leaves, colors flood the hillsides, rain finally came to refresh our dry soils and I think the temperature might also finally bring us some crisp days and nights.               […]

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At the Farmstand: October 12-18

October 11, 2017 – 10:17 am

The Salad Greens in the field have been loving this mild weather, as have the fall cooking greens in the hoophouse, so enjoy! And you can pair it nicely with some fall roots, yes and even a bit of Delicata squash…living on the edge of summer & fall. And last chance for Fresh Tomatillos & fresh […]

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Invitation

October 5, 2017 – 10:28 am

  Excerpt from Invitation by Mary Oliver Oh do you have time to linger for just a little while out of your busy and very important day for the goldfinches that have gathered … as they strive melodiously not for your sake and not for mine and not for the sake of winning but for […]

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At the Farmstand: October 5-11

October 5, 2017 – 9:30 am

Despite the warm sunny weather, the day length (and calendar) make it clear that it is October. That means a transition from summer veggies to fall veggies — so enjoy the last of the tomatoes, sweet red & yellow peppers and summer squash.  They will pair well with the potatoes being dug this week, as […]

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