Monthly Archives: October 2009

Farm Camp

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Mark and I just returned from Farm Camp, a weekend near the Adirondack Mountains in New York, spent with other people from the culinary world, hosted by the wonderful Jen and Mike, owners of Flying Pigs Farm. Mary Cleaver, owner…
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Oct
29
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Meet Your Food
Travel

Canning Applesauce 101

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The farmers markets are flush with apples these days and I just finished canning up some applesauce for gift-giving and the cold winter nights ahead. Here are some pictures and step-by-step instructions to put your own food by.
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Oct
24
filed under:
Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres
Food
Sweets & Treats

Buttermilk Apple Fritters

The farmer’s market cooking demos are winding down, as is the harvest season. Still there are piles of apples in boxes at most every table that are pristine and beautiful, waiting for someone talented to come make them into the…
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Oct
18
filed under:
Community Markets
Food
Sweets & Treats

Prize-Winning Peanut Butter Pockets

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This weekend was the Riverhead Country Fair, where I had a brush with fame many moons ago for winning “Best in Show” for these cookies. I reference this experience often, and as promised, I am posting the recipe in its…
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Oct
12
filed under:
Food
Sweets & Treats

Sweet Potato & Carrot Soup

Ah, fickle fall weather! When I wrote this recipe a week ago for the final of my scheduled farmers market cooking demos, I was anticipating a chilly, grey autumn afternoon. Thanks weather.com! Instead it was 80ยบ and sunny, but the…
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Oct
04
filed under:
Community Markets
Food
Mains
Recipes
Soup & Salads
Vegetarian & Vegan