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Our Wonderful Exchange Student

Mott Family Farm   -   Sep 15, 2010 - By Shelley_1

Mitsu, our Japanese exchange student, left a few weeks ago. He experienced quite the action-packed 4 weeks here on the farm! Coming straight from Tokyo, Mitsu was not used to long hours of hard labor. It took him a few days to get our routine down, but once he...

Poached Salmon Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and G...

Cookus Interruptus   -   Sep 15, 2010 - By Cynthia

  (Not the masters of their domain) Startling news revealed by Ward as Cynthia prepares this savory, mouth-watering salad from one of her favorite cookbooks. Blanched green beans, red onion, sun-dried tomatoes and wild salmon gently poached in...

September 18, 2010 Market Calendar

Williamsburg Farmers Market   -   Sep 15, 2010 - By WFM

Saturday, September 18 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. It’s time for apples, apple cider, pumpkins and other fall produce.Also find locally grown or produced cut flowers, seafood, soaps, honey, meats and more. Berret's Seafood Restaurant's Chef...

Butternut Squash Mashed Potatoes

Williamsburg Farmers Market   -   Sep 15, 2010 - By WFM

Chef Jean Monaco of Martin’s prepared this dish at the Williamsburg Farmers Market Chef Tent on September 11, 2010.Serves 4. Ingredients 4 to 5 medium white potatoes 1 ...

Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Icing

Williamsburg Farmers Market   -   Sep 15, 2010 - By WFM

Jean Monaco of Martin’s demonstrated this dish at the Williamsburg Farmers Market Chef Tent on September 11, 2010.  Makes 2 loaves. Ingredients ~ BREAD: 3 eggs ...

Apple Waldorf Salad

Williamsburg Farmers Market   -   Sep 15, 2010 - By WFM

Chef Jean Monaco of Martin’s demonstrated this recipe at the Williamsburg Farmers Market Chef Tent on September 11, 2010.Serves 6.    SALAD: 4 Gala Apples (or any other fall variety), largely diced ...

Harvesting begins!

Hiamonee Farms   -   Sep 15, 2010 - By Clarke

The chestnuts are falling now, and we've started harvesting them.  It's off to refrigeration for these babies!  Refrigeration (with high humidity) increases the sugar content of chestnuts. By the time they're used, usually in November and...

Skunked!

Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Sep 14, 2010 - By Mona

Spring arrived early this year, followed by an early starting and very hot and humid summer.  We are so very grateful that after several years it’s also been a very dry summer.  Continuing this new trend, it now appears that autumn is arriving...

September to Remember

Whispering Oaks Vineyard and Winery   -   Sep 14, 2010 - By Larry

Harvest is still going strong.  We're down to Catawba, Vidal and St. Vincent.  We've had more orders than ever for our grapes.  We've taken what we need and selling the rest.  It's been great meeting some of the other wine...

Canning Classes

The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   Sep 14, 2010 - By Sonya

Still taking canning students for October and November classes!  We've had a great response, but I like to remind folks I need to take December and most of January off for holiday business (and FINALLY some relaxation!) Register online at our...