As the curtain comes down on Berry Season 2009 at Restoration Farm, we present “berries baked two ways” for our final number.On stage right, is the beautiful blackberry and raspberry buckle, inspired by my friend Miss Tera who believes that the true mark of someone who appreciates food is that they go out of their way to share the experience. So she shared this recipe for her grandmother’s
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Bean Stalking
Jack – of Fairy Tale fame - would have been intrigued, and would likely be lacing up his boots for a good climb. It is the last weekend of the summer at Restoration Farm - crisp, but stunningly beautiful. Some leaves are already tinged with gold, but there are hoards of vegetables still to be picked. “Go over to where the pole beans are planted and look for George,” says Head Grower Dan Holmes.
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A Crostata with Raspberries from Restoration Farm
The note from Caroline at Restoration Farm says it all – “the berries are going strong right now, but their days are numbered. We don’t want you to miss out. Happy picking, and enjoy them while they’re here.”With the array of fruits that are commercially available, one can tend to forget that the natural berry season is, in fact, fleeting – a brief, shining and luscious moment in time. I
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The Farmers and a Torta with Red Potatoes from Restoration Farm
I awake early on my scheduled volunteer day at Restoration Farm. It is raining steadily. My first inclination is to return to bed, but I say to myself, This is real farming. Someone still has to harvest, even when it’s raining. Dutifully, I make my way to the farm.Head grower Dan Holmes puts me to work harvesting turnips and peppers. I like picking peppers. You don’t get dirt under your
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Berry Picking at Restoration Farm and Blackberry Raspberry Buttermilk Tart
It is perhaps the most anticipated edible event of the summer season, and no, it is not the premiere of Julie & Julia. The blackberries and raspberries are ready for picking at Restoration Farm.
For months, I’ve been anticipating the first picking. Everyone with a berry share has been allocated a quart of any combinations of blackberries, raspberries or ground cherries. I ramble into the berry
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For months, I’ve been anticipating the first picking. Everyone with a berry share has been allocated a quart of any combinations of blackberries, raspberries or ground cherries. I ramble into the berry
Casey’s Cookies – Chocolate Chip Connoisseur Makes Dough and Helps Others
There’s a lot of goodness baked into Casey Blankenship’s homemade chocolate chip cookies. Folded into each delectable batch are scores of rich, silky chocolate chips, a dash of dedication, a sprinkling of business acumen and a spoonful of public service. Casey Blankenship is an extraordinary baker – and at age 14 – he is one exceptional teenager. Each Saturday – while most of his peers are
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Dawging
You heard it here first. Dawging is the next big thing.What is Dawging? Well, it’s not quite as counter-culture as raving, but it does push the culinary envelope, just a bit. Hold onto your nitrites.Our saga begins when I am sitting in Atlanta, sweating, and reading the New York Times. I bypass all the really important news and go straight to the Food Section where I learn that a new
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