I’m changing this page to reflect local events and local business (CSA, CSB, Farms, value-added producer) news…all local food-related news stories will be on my National Edition post. ‘Tis the holiday season, the holiday shopping events are where LOCAL-only crafters and artists will be selling their wares. As always, PLEASE email the group at fromscratchclub…
Category: Local Farms
{thanksgiving} The Beginning of a Family Tradition
I’d love to share with you a relatively new Thanksgiving family tradition that we have come to really enjoy. First, though, a little back story. A few years ago, my husband & I made the decision to give up factory farmed meat. Like most people, we were aware for some time how disconnected we were…
{weekend reading} local edition
‘Tis the holiday season is right around the corner, I’ve added a “Holiday Shopping” Category for events where LOCAL-only crafters and artists will be selling their wares. In addition, there were some great local food reporting this week, I’m going to save those for the national edition which will go live on Sunday morning. As…
{weekend reading} LATE LOCAL EDITION
Wow- could I be later with this event listings for the weekend? Well, if I was later than Saturday afternoon I would have skipped publishing it in the first place. My apologies. In case you are reading this with a napping toddler (I am) and are in need of something to do this afternoon I…
{weekend reading} LOCAL EDITION
Fairs, Festival, Harvest Fests, Conferences, Charity Events. This weekend is Saratoga Springs’ {massive} Fall Harvest Festival. There is so much to do, I have linked to the full two-day schedule. Spooky trolley rides, pumpkin carving, apple baseball, zombie brunch, cupcake decorating, petting zoo & pony rides, and much more. The festival ends with a kid’s…
{Know Your Farmer} Kilpatrick Family Farm Tour
squash blossom…I see you…. As stated on a previous post, on July 31st the Kilpatrick family opened their farm to the public for an intimate tour. Miles & I joined fellow From Scratch Club members Amanda with her husband Eric and their daughters Ellie, Jordan & Jacklyn, and Sarah and her 2 1/2 year old…
{Ratatouille} with bonus recipe
Internet factoid: “The eggplant is a member of the nightshade family to it is akin to the potato, tomato as well as the tomatillo and chayote. Although we use the eggplant as a vegetable it is really a fruit. The eggplant is native to India and Pakistan and was first domesticated over 4000 years ago….
{Local Biz} Smith Orchard Pies
I don’t know how to make pies. I didn’t grow up making or eating pies, except the grocery store versions on Thanksgiving. I should want to create pies as they focus on the flavors of various seasonal fruits. Other ways to preserve fresh fruits; jams and ice cream are calling my name this summer not…
Sundae on the Farm
Sundae on the Farm Sunday, June 20, 2010 – Father’s Day Noon – 4 pm at Arnoldhaven Farm 1298 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton You may already know about this event and/or not be interested. Just thought I would share. I ran across it via an email newsletter that I get. Looks like a fun…
