Author Archives: Laura

At the Farmstand: Jan 12-18

January 12, 2017 – 8:45 am

Farmstand is re-stocked with a set of greens, not bad for January! The greens are fairing decently with these up and down temps. Offerings this week include some fresh cilantro, great for tacos or to pep up our canned salsa. We also have some of our frozen greens out and available.  This year we froze […]

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At the Farmstand: Jan 5-11

January 4, 2017 – 7:49 pm

Farmstand is re-stocked with greens, harvested before this next upcoming cold snap!  Plus, of course all of the great stored veggies and pasture-raised meats which are great for some warm, cozy meals.   This week at our Farmstand you can find: • Eggs   Fresh/Stored Veggies & Herbs • Arugula, Fresh • Bok Choy, Fresh […]

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Southwest Winter Squash Soup

January 4, 2017 – 7:07 am

This recipe, courtesy of Laurie McIntosh, was one of the dishes at the Seasonal Sides Cooking Class last year.  It sure is soup season.  Delicious! For 8 servings 2 medium winter squash (~4lbs) 3 tbsp olive oil Salt & Pepper 2 white corn tortillas, torn into large piecers 4 carrots, chopped 1 red onion, chopped 1 […]

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Offerings of Peace

December 21, 2016 – 8:00 am

  The uncertainty and struggle in the world reminds us to also look towards the beauty around us.  Wishes for Peace and wholehearted holidays to all. 

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At the Farmstand: Dec 22-Jan 2

December 21, 2016 – 7:29 am

Farmstand is stocked for the holidays, including our pasture-raised Maple Smoked Bacon, Ham, sausage, stewing and roasting chickens, goat roasts, pestos, Pâté, lard, bone broth and of course storage veggies and our Heirloom Tomato Bloody Mary Mix.  In addition to yummy food, we also have some great localvore gifts, including gift baskets, gift certificates and […]

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Embracing Winter

December 15, 2016 – 10:11 am

                              We generally do embrace Winter around here.  It is a part of Vermont we love dearly –Winter and all that it brings, especially when it brings snow.  For me, there is something so calming, so cheery, so comforting about the […]

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At the Farmstand: Dec 15-21

December 15, 2016 – 8:45 am

We are restocked with a fresh batch of pork back from the smokehouse!  That means our pasture-raised Maple Smoked Bacon, Ham steaks & roasts as well as some ham hock ends, great for soups and such.  There are also some lovely greens, especially Bok Choy, Kale & Chard.  In addition to yummy food, we also […]

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Ode to Winter Greens

December 8, 2016 – 10:36 am

                Sometimes (OK, often), December and the holidays appear out of nowhere.  Wasn’t it just early fall so recently, yet now it feels like winter has really set in and is here for keeps.  So it is this week.               Snow covers […]

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At the Farmstand: Dec 8-14

December 8, 2016 – 9:17 am

When you look at the farmstand it is nearly hard to believe it is December.  Well, that is if you look beyond the holiday gift ideas to the wealth of gorgeous fresh greens.  Farmstand is well stocked for daily enjoyment as well as holiday prep and meals and we will have a great mix this […]

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Flaky Beet Biscuits

December 8, 2016 – 8:06 am

We had plenty of questions and requests for the recipe at last weekend’s holiday market, so by popular demand here is the farm’s (ok really Donna’s) Flaky Farm Biscuit recipe, with a beet twist.  These are delightful to eat and with the beet addition are a treat for the eyes as well!  You can make […]

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