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Scallion Pancakes

July 27, 2021 – 8:45 am

The scallions are crisp, luscious and ok, a bit prolific.  The reaction from several folks that have seen them is, “time for Scallion Pancakes”.   Yes, what a great idea.  Many like the Serious Eats recipe. We have done a bit of merging of that recipe along with one from Bon Appetit, Chew Out Loud and […]

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Caramel Pumpkin or Sweet Potato Pie

November 1, 2020 – 9:04 am

– adapted by one of our favorite farm cooks, Donna Farley, from Fat Toad Farm’s Recipe Ingredients 15 oz pumpkin, squash or sweet potato puree (see below) 8 oz Fat Toad Farm Caramel – I use Vermont Maple flavour, FTF recommends Salted Bourbon or Original 2 eggs 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons molasses 2 tablespoons […]

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Asado Roots: Potatoes (or Beets)

October 12, 2020 – 6:32 am

Adapted from Anya Fernald’s Home Cooked – Essential Recipes for a New Way to Cook, which is fabulous!  Let’s just say the first section is on building blocks and it includes lard and 3 bone broths, including Trotter Broth – she hooked me there.  She got her start with the Slow Food movement in Italy and […]

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Hasselback Potatoes

December 13, 2019 – 5:55 am

Looking for something new to add to the dinner party or just a festive, but easy new way to serve potatoes, or sweet potatoes?  Look no further – this recipe transforms your everyday potato into something magical with minimal prep.  These have become a favorite of many over the past few years. Some call them crispy […]

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Stuffed cabbage – Trôo style

October 24, 2019 – 7:02 am

 adapted from BBC Good Food Darienne noted that this years cabbage harvest was excellent, so cabbage is plentiful and this dish so hits the spot on these cool days.  It was perhaps one of the most delightful new recipes a few years ago.  Donna took on using more cabbage for farmer lunch and we got […]

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Creamy Beetroot Risotto

January 31, 2019 – 8:03 am

Based on BBC Good Food Recipe So creamy, delicious and what a color!  A great different way to enjoy your beets. Thanks Donna (as always) for a great introduction! Ingredients: 2 lb (approx) cooked beets (either previously roasted, or boiled) 4 Tablespoons Lard or other yummy fat 2 Onions, chopped 2 Garlic cloves, chopped 2 […]

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Root Vegetable Bread Pudding

January 4, 2018 – 8:29 am

What a great different way to enjoy the abundance of eggs along with the solid staples of our root veggies and have something baking in the oven during these cold days!  Thanks Donna for another great recipe idea. 4 C root vegetables (I used beets and carrots) 1 1/2 C Onions – chopped 1 clove […]

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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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Eat, Play, Shop — with purpose!

November 30, 2016 – 8:05 pm

Rejuvenate yourself, refresh your holiday traditions and recommit to supporting your neighborhood farms. Connect with farmers who grew and made gifts and products to make your holiday feasts and celebrations special. These are full circle gifts. Give your loved ones local foods and crafts wrapped in stories –stories of local ingredients, talents, your own adventures […]

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Chorizo Tacos

June 30, 2016 – 8:13 am

Tacos offer wonderful tastes and SO much flexibility!   Our own pasture-raised pork transformed into link chorizo sausage by Green Mountain Smokehouse offers an quick and EASY way to some delightful tacos.    Add to that the newly available LOCAL corn tortillas made in Warren by All Souls Tortilleria and it is a local delight. […]

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