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Saturday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   May 12, 2011 - By Kentucky Proud

I have come to a conclusion...the weather in Kentucky makes absolutely no sense to anyone! We've had weeks of rain. Below average temperatures for this time of the year. Definite lack of sunshine. Spring has supposedly “sprung” but what exactly does that...

Farm project 2011

Sweet Pumpkins Farm   -   May 12, 2011 - By Donna_4

It's a beautiful day on the farm today, the horses are content & the dog is  going crazy over the great wheather.  I'm still  working on the new localtions for the summer & fall produce. The time is now to get everything in...

125 Calories in a Bottle of Guinness

F.A. Farm   -   May 12, 2011 - By Walter_1

As I finished a book this morning, I happened to notice my bookmark. It was a tag from a six-pack of Guinness draught I bought some time ago. In big white and gold letters it said "Guinness only has 125 calories." Since I have repeatedly assessed my...

Brined whole Meyer Lemons are ready!

Pretty Pickle Company   -   May 12, 2011 - By Margaret_1

After sitting in their brine, these lovely Meyer lemons are ready for the table!  Mine will go into a chicken tajine I plan to serve at a party next month for friends who helped me in processing.  Actually, it is a good excuse for a party and...

Knife Sharpening

Specialty Meats and Gourmet   -   May 12, 2011 - By The Meat Detective

Have you ever tried to find someone that can sharpen household and professional knives - it is darn near impossible.  I am looking for someone who can do this for our customers in the Minneapolis/St. Pual, MN area.  Any help is greatly appreciated.

New Pork Shares

Moonstruck Farms   -   May 12, 2011 - By Rowena

One of the hard working farms in our cooperative are the Bashaws and they just came back from the butcher and packaged up three new pork shares (only 25 shares available and it will be a while for the next batch)...a lot of work goes into getting those shares...

Vegetable & Buckwheat Pasta Salad Recipe

Williamsburg Farmers Market   -   May 12, 2011 - By WFM

Berret's Seafood Restaurant demonstrated this recipe at the Williamsburg Farmers Market Chef Tent on May 7, 2011. INGREDIENTS: VEGETABLE SALAD: 1/2 Lb Oyster Mushrooms 1 Bunch (approx. 12 stalks) Asparagus 1 Cup Roasted Virginia Peanuts...

Healthy Smoothie Recipes

Williamsburg Farmers Market   -   May 12, 2011 - By WFM

Berret's Seafood Restaurant demonstrated these recipes at the Williamsburg Farmers Market Chef Tent on May 7, 2011. Energy Smoothie 1 Apple, cut up 1 Tbsp Honey 1 Rounded Tbsp Peanut Butter 1/2 Cup Fat-free Yogurt 1/4 Cup...

Getting Ready for Canning Boot Camp this Saturday

The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   May 11, 2011 - By Sonya

Due to some recent surgery, I've been mostly out of the cannery for three weeks.  I've got to teach a beginner's "Boot Camp" this weekend, so I've got to spend some time today dusting, mopping, and generally refamiliarizing...

Getting Ready for Canning Boot Camp this Saturday

The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   May 11, 2011 - By Sonya

Due to some recent surgery, I've been mostly out of the cannery for three weeks.  I've got to teach a beginner's "Boot Camp" this weekend, so I've got to spend some time today dusting, mopping, and generally refamiliarizing...