Author Archives: Laura

Maple or Caramel Milk

July 14, 2016 – 10:42 am

Back in milking season and this warmth calls forth the need for Maple Milk…but hopefully some cool nights coming up will also give us a good reason to have some warm caramel milk.  A great way to celebrate local milk, delightful 2016 Maple Syrup from Brookfield Bees, and Fat Toad Farm’s Sofi nomination caramel for a […]

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At the Farmstand: July 7-13

July 7, 2016 – 6:26 am

Fresh herbal iced tea has been lovely during this steamy stretch! This week at our Farmstand you can find: • Eggs Fresh/Stored Veggies, Herbs & Fruits • Arugula • Asian Greens • Basil • Beets • Baby Carrots • Chard • Cilantro • Garlic (in freezer) • Kale • Lemon Balm • Lettuce • Lovage • Mint […]

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At the Farmstand: June 30- July 6

June 30, 2016 – 7:36 am

Fourth of July weekend!  Wow — we’ve got some chorizo links back from the smokehouse, perhaps some mexican themed meals for the holiday weekend?  Perfect with the Mexican Pickled carrots for tacos or a tostada salad.  And there are other great grillable options as well. This week at our Farmstand you can find: • Eggs Fresh/Stored […]

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DIY: Dried Herbs

June 22, 2016 – 6:43 am

Drying herbs is just about as easy as it gets.  You could honestly let most culinary herbs sit on your counter for a week, crumble them into a jar, and kiss McCormick goodbye.  For those intent on preserving every last subtle flavor of their favorite culinary herbs, most pros recommend hanging herbs in a dry, […]

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At the Farmstand: June 23-29

June 22, 2016 – 6:28 am

Herbs galore, time for some pestos or freezing herbs for winter.  Hard to think about winter now, but it will come at some point. This week at our Farmstand you can find: • Eggs Fresh/Stored Veggies, Herbs & Fruits • Arugula • Asian Greens • Beets • Chard • Cilantro • Garlic • Kale • Lettuce • […]

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At the Farmstand: June 16-22

June 16, 2016 – 7:52 am

Veggies, meats oh my! and Brookfield Bees honey is back!   This week at our Farmstand you can find: • Eggs Fresh/Stored Veggies, Herbs & Fruits • Arugula • Beets • Chard, Fresh • Cilantro • Garlic • Kale • Lettuce • Radishes • Spinach   Meats • Beer Brats • Bones, Pork & Goat • Breakfast Sausage, Links • […]

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Hot and Fueled by Greens

June 1, 2016 – 8:51 pm

This week was hot, so hot that we’d find the sows starting their day in their mud baths.  I must say, there were moments I was a bit jealous and it was clear they were thinking, “Didn’t we just have snow in the past 2 weeks?”.                   […]

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At the Farmstand: June 2-8

May 31, 2016 – 9:40 pm

JUNE!  When did that happen.  Well, we are seeing the transition, lots of late spring veggies with the summer ones now in the ground!  Chard and Kale are now prolific and super tender! This week’s member specials are one some salad greens (how many salads can you eat in a week?) and some processing greens. This […]

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Appreciating Neighbors

May 23, 2016 – 9:35 pm

Neighbor and community are two words which show up frequently in our weekly farm blog. When it comes to community supported agriculture it isn’t all about a “CSA” or “farm share”.  And as we go back through the week-by-week accounts the community support from our neighbors is a consistent weave — the threads varied and […]

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At the Farmstand: May 26- June 1

May 23, 2016 – 8:46 pm

More fun greens this week.  Lots of Chard and Kale, but it will be the last week for Broccoli Raab, the Choys and Mustard Greens and LOTS of lettuce, plan on some great salads for Memorial Day Weekend. This week at our Farmstand you can find: • Eggs Fresh/Stored Veggies, Herbs & Fruits • Arugula […]

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