Category: Photo Diary

{photo diary} STOCKADE-ATHON

Another wonderful day for a race. And to be inspired. From Scratch Club member Sarah, and Amanda’s husband Eric ran Schenectady’s Stockade-athon 15k Race (9.3miles).- Christina  

{PHOTO DIARY} farewell outdoor markets

Here in Upstate NY the farmers markets go inside for the winter. The market doesn’t go back outside until May-boo-that seems like a lifetime away. That said, I’ll be headed to the indoor market every Saturday excited for my Kilpatrick Family Farm Fall (and Winter) CSA Share, and more! Delmar Farmers Market: Bethlehem Middle School,…

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RECAP theme weeks {AND} November Giveaway

We just completed back-to-back weeks of  “theme” focused posts; apples recipes and the theme of indulgence. This was a trial-run. We had thought of the idea at a monthly meeting, put it on the back-burner until recently  and put the concept to the test for two weeks. For this month’s national giveaway, we’ll be asking…

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{PHOTO DIARY} apple picking at indian ladders farm

As Sarah mentioned in her Apple Butter post, we took the boys apple picking a few weeks back at Indian Ladder Farms in Altamont, NY. Indian Ladder is unique, they are certified eco-apple farm. Directly from their website: Indian Ladder Farms apples have been certified as Eco Apples. As an Eco-Apple farmer, we ensure specific…

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{PHOTO DIARY} mohawk hudson marathon

What I witnessed yesterday was too extraordinary for description.  An inspirational day that I will not forget for a long, long time. Sarah, Amanda and running partner, Ben, accomplished something that few individuals even attempt to do, let alone complete, including myself. Congratulations on such a significant achievement! Side note: We didn’t get to meet…

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CSA Share Week {Seven} in Pictures

Well, today is week eight pick up for those of us in Denison Farm’s CSA. I’m so excited- I’m hoping for a tomato or two! In the meantime, enjoy a look back at last week’s share…I changed my studio set-up, hope you like the new shots!

{photo diary} CSA Share: Week 3

As a hobby photographer since the age of 13, I don’t get much chance to spread my artistic wings… so I’ve decided to document EVERYTHING from our Denison Farm CSA 2010 season. Every piece of produce is getting face time. I am a Round Laker, so here’s what we got- Scallions, Fennel, Broccoli Rabe, Swiss…

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{photo diary} kimchee

Soooo I’ve dived in and started making Kimchee. I used 3/4 of the cabbage (the other 1/4 went into fried rice & an Asian-inspired salad.) I used the recipe I posted below. I’m on 1 day of the fermentation bonanza; meaning, I’ve done all the steps and the kimchee has been in its juices for…

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