WINTER FARMERS MARKETS: SATURDAYS, 9am-1pm unless otherwise noted. The countdown has begun, just two weekends left indoors until the outdoor markets and Wednesday markets return or open for the first time in 2011, in the case of Troy… We can do this folks, just a few more weeks! Come on sunnier & warmer weather! Empire…
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{HIP GIRLS} Updates, Announcements N More
{The book arrived in stores yesterday, April 19th, 2011. CONGRATS KATE!} Our book party is on Friday. The word “exciting” doesn’t fully describe how I’m feeling about the pending party. I’ll be picking Kate up from the Albany airport Friday afternoon and then we will spend some quality time in my kitchen. You see once…
{weekend reading} LOCAL EDITION
WINTER FARMERS MARKETS: SATURDAYS, 9am-1pm unless otherwise noted. The countdown has begun, just three weekends left indoors until the outdoor markets and Wednesday markets return or open for the first time, in the case of Troy… We can do this folks, just a few more weeks! Empire State Plaza Market, Concourse Level at the bus…
{weekend reading} local giveaway edition
{Rustic Italian by All Good Bakers} WINTER FARMERS MARKETS: SATURDAYS, 9am-1pm unless otherwise noted. The countdown has begun, just four weekends left indoors until the outdoor markets and Wednesday markets return or open for the first time, in the case of Troy… We can do this folks, just a few more weeks! Empire State Plaza…
{Dark Days} Week 18: Visiting the Farmers Market
Editor’s Note: This is the 18th week of a 19-week challenge, Dark Days, a pledge taken by 88 blogs spanning the country, to eat one meal a week as sustainable, organic, local and ethical possible. For Amanda’s last meal, she explored the Saratoga Farmers Market for some inspiration. – Christina +++++ Saturday morning was a…
{weekend reading} LOCAL EDITION
WINTER FARMERS MARKETS: SATURDAYS, 9am-1pm unless otherwise noted. Five weekends left indoors until the outdoor markets and Wednesday markets return… We can do this folks- Just a little bit longer… In addition, I’ve added the Empire State Plaza Winter Market! Empire State Plaza Market, Concourse Level at the bus turn across from McDonald’s, Albany. WEDNESDAYS…
{Know Your Farmer} an announcement.
Things happen for a reason. After 35 years on the planet, I’m a believer. I lost my job at the end of February due to lack of funding. A “fresh” start…I could duck & weave in a new career direction. The problem is: I have a son with multiple health issues so full-time daycare is…
{photo diary} Olive Oil CSA
I’ve mentioned my newest Community Supported Agriculture membership venture, olive oil, many times before. Two weeks ago I received a very exciting email from Luisa & Jody Somers, owners of Dancing Ewe Farm, that they had completed harvesting, processing and creating their 2010 season olive oil and my gallon was available for pick-up! O.M.G. The…
{Event Recap} The Farmer and the Horse
“What creates a life when everything is not just bought or handed to you?” This was a question posed by journalist and filmmaker Jared Flesher during the panel discussion that followed the viewing of his film “The Farmer and the Horse” this past Wednesday night. Co-sponsored by Skidmore organizations The Environmental Action Club, SNAC, and…
{weekend reading} LOCAL EDITION
WINTER MARKETS: SATURDAYS, 9am-1pm unless otherwise noted. Glens Falls Winter Market, Christ Church United, 54 Bay Street, Glens Falls , 9am – Noon (through April) Saratoga Farmers Market: Division Street Elementary School, 220 Division Street. (through April) Schenectady Greenmarket: inside Proctors, State Street, (10am-2pm SUNDAY, through April) Troy Farmers Market: Uncle Sam Atrium, Broadway @…
Seafood back in my life: Part Two
Inspired by my adventure with squid a couple weeks ago, this time back at the farmers market I sought to repeat the adventure but found that the fishmonger, Pura-Vida Fisheries had sold out of squid. I bought scallops instead, which are more than twice the price of squid, but AMAZING. I didn’t follow a recipe…
{weekend reading} LOCAL EDITION
WINTER MARKETS: SATURDAYS, 9am-1pm unless otherwise noted. Glens Falls Winter Market, Christ Church United, 54 Bay Street, Glens Falls , 9am – Noon (through April) Saratoga Farmers Market: Division Street Elementary School, 220 Division Street. (through April) Schenectady Greenmarket: inside Proctors, State Street, (10am-2pm SUNDAY, through April) Troy Farmers Market: Uncle Sam Atrium, Broadway @…
{photo diary} CSA FAIR, Troy, NY
I had a lot of fun at NOFA-NY‘s first annual CSA Fair with Michael at the Kilpatrick Family Farm table. I answered basic questions from a share holder’s perspective; what is a CSA? How does it really work? Is the produce good? How is the selection? What if I can’t make it to pick up…
{weekend reading} LOCAL EDITION
{fog #1} EVENTS TODAY: noon-3pm. CSA Fair at The Atrium {current location of Troy Farmers Market} come ask farmers all your CSA-related questions and sign up! I will be there, located at the Kilpatrick Family Farm table to answer questions from the CSA-member perspective. Saratoga Springs’ Restaurant Week is almost upon us! Albany.com: “The Second…
{know your farmer} Join a CSA?
Here in the Northeast, it’s summer-share CSA {Community Support Agriculture} sign-up time. More specifically in our little corner of the world, the Albany/Saratoga/Schenectady/Troy area is being treated to a CSA Fair sponsored by Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York, NOFA-NY. It is being held TODAY at the ATRIUM, the location of the Troy Farmers…
