Author Archives: Penelope

At the Farmstand: Oct 24-30

October 23, 2013 – 6:29 pm

With frost in the forecast this week we are bringing as much out of the fields as possible – we will have lots of lovely greens and it’s last call on the herbs! This week at the farmstand you can find: Eggs (Members Only this week) Goat Milk Fresh/Stored Veggies Arugula Beets Broccoli Carrots Cauliflower […]

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Glazed Hakurei Turnips

October 23, 2013 – 5:21 pm

Hakurei salad turnips are so good raw that it’s hard to imagine cooking them. This recipe takes advantage of their flavor and texture – a great way to mix things up especially if the chilly weather has you eyeing your salad dismally. This is also a great way to cook radishes. Ingredients A large bunch […]

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At the Farmstand: Oct 17-23

October 16, 2013 – 12:01 pm

Ok, we are truly at the end of the fresh tomatoes. The plants are coming out and making way for fall and winter greens. Lots of tomatoes this week from perfect ones for fried green tomatoes to ripe for tomato salad. Take plenty to enjoy and even some to ripen for the next few weeks. […]

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At the Farmstand: Oct 10-16

October 8, 2013 – 9:53 pm

This is the last week of fresh tomatoes and cucumbers so dig in and enjoy. The beans and herbs are all pick your own this week and are on their way out – take lots! This week at the farmstand you can find: Eggs (Members Only this week) Goat Milk Fresh/Stored Veggies Arugula Baby Bokchoi […]

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Changing Season, Changing Mentalities

October 8, 2013 – 9:43 pm

Wet, windy, 50 degree days are very different from their dry, sunny counterparts. Though the temperatures haven’t changed much, over the past few days the farm has seen the first of its transitions into the cold season. This is one place where our systems have an opportunity to shine. Our careful pasture management means our […]

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Fall Season Pollo en Tomate

October 7, 2013 – 1:57 pm

This is a quick and easy dish to make out of leftover meat from a roasted chicken or from chicken breasts, wings, or legs. It is perfect for these wet chilly fall days and makes good use of the last of the tomatoes. You can use whatever amount or combination of onions, leeks, and garlic […]

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Thoughts and Theories on Tenderness

September 25, 2013 – 4:31 pm

Fresh chicken will be available this week and next. Our ambitious friends Bruce, Beth and their team at Maple Wind Farm processed another 60 of our birds. And Monday it will be all hands on deck processing the remaining 160. Hopefully they will be as tender as the birds have been this summer. What makes […]

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At the Farmstand: Sept 26 – Oct 2

September 24, 2013 – 3:16 pm

This week we have the first radishes and we also have some Baby Bokchoi as a late-season surprise from Andrew! The cilantro is on its way out so take plenty. This week at the farmstand you can find: Eggs (Members Only this week) Goat Milk Fresh/Stored Veggies Asian Greens Baby Bokchoi Beans Beets Carrots Chard […]

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The End of Summer?

September 18, 2013 – 1:26 pm

Many people think of labor day as the official end of summer; the calendar says we have another week, but as farmers and local eaters, end of summer seems to coincide with the first frosts which the tender summer veggies just cannot sustain without protection. That turning point generally happens in September, but you just […]

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What to do with all those Herbs

September 18, 2013 – 1:19 pm

As the frost and the end of the season necessitate the clearing out of the herb garden there are lots of great ways to stock up on flavor before they go. Below are instructions for drying and storing herbs, making pesto, infusing oils and fats, and freezing herb cubes. Prepping the herbs Pick off any […]

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