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Yummy Yam Frosting

Blog: Cookus Interruptus   -   Wednesday October 28, 2009   -   By Cynthia

Whip up your baked sweet potatoes, yams or winter squash with cream cheese and maple syrup to make this sweet autumn delight from Cookus Interruptus .  Frost Pumpkin Pecan Muffins , zucchini bread, carrot cake, ginger cookies or just put a swirl on...

Hudson Farmers' Market Celebrates International Da...

Blog: City of Hudson Farmers Market   -   Saturday October 17, 2009   -   By Virginia

On October 24, concerned citizens and groups all over the world will be celebrating the International Day of Climate Action with projects, demonstrations, and displays, all emphasizing our need to reduce our carbon presence on the environment.  The Hudson...

Still Farmin' Through November 21

Blog: City of Hudson Farmers Market   -   Saturday October 17, 2009   -   By Virginia

Wow, the fall has been busy!  Today's market was sunny and a little nippy....a good day for wool socks!  Although a few of the vendors, those with tender vegetables, are done for the year, we still have a solid core of farmers bringing produce, milk,...

Thoughts on Eating Seasonally

Blog: Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Saturday October 03, 2009   -   By Emily

As I finished setting up the store this weekend, I really noticed how the look of it has changed from the beginning of the season.  Gone are the piles of zucchini  and summer squash. Taking their place are a colorful selection of winter squash and...

Spruce Pine, NC Farmers' Market this Wednesday

Blog: The Mushroom Hut @ Fox Farms   -   Wednesday September 23, 2009   -   By Alan and Susan

We had perfect weather at the market today!  It has been rainy for the past few weeks. We are seeing the last of the tomatoes, corn and berries.  Vendors had leeks, onions, pepper, salad mix greens, herbs (and herb teas as well!), LOTS of baked...

Falls' Harvest has begun

Blog: The Mushroom Hut @ Fox Farms   -   Saturday September 19, 2009   -   By Alan and Susan

It seems as though summer and it's bounty is slipping away only to be followed by the Fall Harvest.  It is sad to see one season pass but at the same time it is very exciting to see what the next season will bring! Today we started collecting our pumpkins...

It is Fall Once Again...

Blog: Spyglass Gardens   -   Saturday September 05, 2009   -   By Steve or Wendy

    Well the hot hot days of summer are behind us. Why do I know this?Because this morning the trees out back were swaying in the morning breeze and golden leaves, that were parched by the heat,  were falling to the ground like...

Grilled Vegetable Salad with Sweet Poppy Seed Dres...

Blog: Cookus Interruptus   -   Friday August 28, 2009   -   By Cynthia

What to do with zucchini?  Keep the grill lit and make this salad full of summery local produce. View video and print recipe here .  

Why doesn't everyone else know?

Blog: Miolea Organic Farm   -   Wednesday August 26, 2009   -   By Brian

We have been at this farmer's market for about six weeks.  There is a mix of vegetable growers and other stands that make up the total market.  Foot traffic is good, not great but good.  There is a grower a couple of stalls down that is...

Announcement by Whole Foods-Raleigh

Blog: Grow And Share   -   Tuesday August 25, 2009   -   By Kay

Just announced by Whole Foods: "This Thursday, August 27 th , Whole Foods Market in Raleigh, NC will be collecting surplus produce from area gardeners to donate to Grow and Share ( www.growandshare.org ). This is a great opportunity to donate those...

To peel or not to peel

Blog: Greenjeans Farm   -   Friday August 21, 2009   -   By Jeff & Toni

I don’t know how many people actually read I Village articles, but sometimes I do.   Today I ran across quirky kitchen things we learned from mom.   Lot’s of peeling and throwing salt type things.   Honestly, I think the best...

Oh My.....Tomatillo

Blog: Morgan Botanicals   -   Friday August 07, 2009   -   By Jessica

Tomatillos are perhaps one of my favorite and most prized fruits. They're not only fun to grow (as they are incredibly beautiful plants) but they are rich in flavor and yummy to eat. This native of Mexico, which is much like a tomato, dates back to at least...

Cooperative Farming

Blog: Bluewater Bay Bucking Bulls   -   Tuesday August 04, 2009   -   By Cowmomma

This is certainly proving to be an interesting summer here in northern Michigan.  We had a warm start, variable amounts of rain and now cool temperatures in the heart of when it is usually hot.  Our tomatoes are having a hard time figuring out what...

Another Great Saturday!

Blog: City of Hudson Farmers Market   -   Sunday August 02, 2009   -   By Virginia

Yesterday was another great Saturday!  After days and days of rain -- a deluge every day -- we enjoyed the one crisp, sunny day we can expect this week.  Lots of food buyers, beautiful kids, and friendly dogs!  We welcomed back Martin's Sweet...

WIC Update; Welcome back, Dave and Helen

Blog: City of Hudson Farmers Market   -   Wednesday July 15, 2009   -   By Virginia

At least five of vendors have gone through the initial training to accept a new food benefit, WIC Vegetable and Fruit coupons.    Lots of paperwork for the farmers but certainly a worthy job if it offers people more options. Veteran...

Rained on the 4th, beautiful on the 5th...

Blog: Sunrise Farm   -   Monday July 06, 2009   -   By Jetboy

We had a great 4th, despite the rain. It did clear enough to shoot a ton of fireworks! Started harvesting basil, about 6 lbs. If you are looking, email me. Tomatos look great! We should start seeing some ready in next two weeks. I'll keep in touch!

First Taste of Summer

Blog: Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Tuesday June 23, 2009   -   By Emily

Summer is officially here! The garden is so close to full production I can almost taste it when we go out in the evenings. Actually I guess we have tasted it- I've been able to make a few small salads with fresh greens, spring onions and a few baby...

Farm Up Date 6/15/09

Blog: Boardtown Organics   -   Monday June 15, 2009   -   By Greg

This past week's market was going very well until the thunderstorm came through!!!  We had our largest selection of crops available so far this year and sales were brisk. This coming market, 6/20/09, we should have the following: ...

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Blog: Hanging Mountian Farms LLC   -   Saturday May 30, 2009   -   By Ted and Carlene

                                  Grass Everywhere The rains have produced unbelievable...

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