There are seasons I can recall in recent history where I was still picking strawberries at the end of June. This apparently is not going to be one of them. Harmans still has some pre-picked strawberries but their picking season is coming to an end. If you are planning to pick strawberries to make jam or to freeze, make pies and strawberry ice cream, you better head out this week to do so.
Locally, I know that these farms have strawberries:
Brad's Produce (410) 734-GROW
Harman's Farm Market (410) 734-7400
Wilson's Farm Market 410-836-8980
Lohrs Orchard 410-836-2783
Sunny Hill 410-382-0856
Monday, May 30, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Mother's Day
Mother's Day may have been last weekend but we celebrated a week late with our annual family Mother's Day Tea. This is one of my favorite meals to make and I am pleased that each year the food is more local and more seasonal than the last. This year I was able to use local milk, cream and butter which I didn't have available last year. What a joy! Just to make your mouth water...I made dried apricot and fresh sage scones from the cream and butter we receive from Kilby Cream. I only make these scones once a year and I use the sage from my garden, which is a purple/silver variety. So tastey!
I highly recommend my guests do not have their cholesterol checked in the week after this annual tea. The rest of the menu was: Lemon Squares (from my dad), Asparagus Soup, Spring Potato Salad, Clotted Cream, Rhubarb Bread, Salted Butter, Curry Chicken Salad Sandwiches, Dill Egg Salad Sandwiches, Avocado Salad Sandwiches and PB&J for the kids.
I think the biggest items that were not local were the flour and avocados. I helped myself to tasting along the way of cooking and stuffed myself to the gills at the party. I think I am still feeling the effects.
I just love this time of year when all the fresh food is just starting to become available. It is like we have an awaking to veggies and fruits once again and every week there is something new that his available.
If you are local to Harford County, please stop by to the farms that I have listed on the right. If not, check out your state's Department of Agriculture or Local Harvest.
I highly recommend my guests do not have their cholesterol checked in the week after this annual tea. The rest of the menu was: Lemon Squares (from my dad), Asparagus Soup, Spring Potato Salad, Clotted Cream, Rhubarb Bread, Salted Butter, Curry Chicken Salad Sandwiches, Dill Egg Salad Sandwiches, Avocado Salad Sandwiches and PB&J for the kids.
I think the biggest items that were not local were the flour and avocados. I helped myself to tasting along the way of cooking and stuffed myself to the gills at the party. I think I am still feeling the effects.
I just love this time of year when all the fresh food is just starting to become available. It is like we have an awaking to veggies and fruits once again and every week there is something new that his available.
If you are local to Harford County, please stop by to the farms that I have listed on the right. If not, check out your state's Department of Agriculture or Local Harvest.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Farmer's Markets opening soon!
After all the cold, it is finally time for the Farmer's Markets to open again. Bel Air Farmer's Market will open on April 9. You can find out more here http://www.belairfarmersmarket.com/
Aside from that many farms are still taking applications for CSA's this summer. Sunny Hill in Whiteford still has openings if you go to http://www.sunnyhillfarmmd.com/ You can request an application.
Also, Kilby Cream is expanding their milk delivery locations and I bet there is one nearby you (if you live in Harford or Cecil County). You can check at there website http://www.kilbycream.com/.
Lastly, in an unrelated food note (but very green note!) Clear Your Clutter Day is on the way to Harford County. Find out more about the day and check out our new sponsors at ClearYourClutterDay.org
Aside from that many farms are still taking applications for CSA's this summer. Sunny Hill in Whiteford still has openings if you go to http://www.sunnyhillfarmmd.com/ You can request an application.
Also, Kilby Cream is expanding their milk delivery locations and I bet there is one nearby you (if you live in Harford or Cecil County). You can check at there website http://www.kilbycream.com/.
Lastly, in an unrelated food note (but very green note!) Clear Your Clutter Day is on the way to Harford County. Find out more about the day and check out our new sponsors at ClearYourClutterDay.org
Friday, February 18, 2011
A warm day
Wow! It feels like spring. There is still a ton of snow on the ground, in spite of the 60F day but we don't get much sun around our house to melt it. The birds are singing and I can almost ignore the fact that the temperate is going to drop next week again. At least it won't drop quite so low. I am really tired of the 10F days.
Our food journey has not been so intense as last year this time. Last year at this time I was driving around to the remaining hold outs of fresh, local food and hitting the organic grocery store on a weekly basis. Two things have changed. First of all, it seems more local folks have gotten on the food band wagon and so much of the fresh local stuff was gone by the end of 2010. Second, the grocery store is starting to carry more and more organic produce and packaged food.
Our meals at home have been simpler, mostly due to time restraint, so we are eating WAY less meat and aside from onions, potatoes and carrots 100% of our veggies and 75% of our fruits are from our own freezer store. It is nice to just go down to the basement and pick out something yummy to eat. I am still buying apples and oranges at the grocery. Mostly because the kids eat them with abandon.
Our food journey has not been so intense as last year this time. Last year at this time I was driving around to the remaining hold outs of fresh, local food and hitting the organic grocery store on a weekly basis. Two things have changed. First of all, it seems more local folks have gotten on the food band wagon and so much of the fresh local stuff was gone by the end of 2010. Second, the grocery store is starting to carry more and more organic produce and packaged food.
Our meals at home have been simpler, mostly due to time restraint, so we are eating WAY less meat and aside from onions, potatoes and carrots 100% of our veggies and 75% of our fruits are from our own freezer store. It is nice to just go down to the basement and pick out something yummy to eat. I am still buying apples and oranges at the grocery. Mostly because the kids eat them with abandon.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Sign up deadline soon!
If you are looking to join a local CSA consider Sunny Hill Farm. I am looking for 12 families to join in this co-op pick ups are in Havre de Grace. Email me at nettieann@gmail.com for more information.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Early Spring Share with Brad's Produce
Here is the latest from Brad's Produce in Churchville:
Due to the interest and many requests for the Early Spring Share we have increased the number of shares that we are offering. If you wanted to sign up for this share and missed the deadline you may still do so. Just send your registration form and check to us this week and we will accept it. This share is from April 21st through May 12th and includes the very first produce available such as fresh asparagus, spinach, spring mix lettuce, radishes and bok choi.
Due to the interest and many requests for the Early Spring Share we have increased the number of shares that we are offering. If you wanted to sign up for this share and missed the deadline you may still do so. Just send your registration form and check to us this week and we will accept it. This share is from April 21st through May 12th and includes the very first produce available such as fresh asparagus, spinach, spring mix lettuce, radishes and bok choi.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Italian Egg Soup
It may seem like there are fewer options in the winter for vibrant, fresh food. It is the land of potatoes, squashes and other veggies that keep well in a root cellar. But, this Italian Egg Soup recipe that is found on Eating Well's website is a cheerful, light soup that really brightens my day. I thrive on local food but I also try to eat in season. In the winter citrus fruits and avocados are in season, they may have to travel a bit and I do appreciate that and take advantage of them only at the right time of year.
If you haven't already, be sure to check out your favorite farm and sign up for a CSA this coming year. Most are already taking memberships and I am sure a few are already full. These days with early, regular and late season memberships you can cover 3/4 of the year with fresh, local food!
If you haven't already, be sure to check out your favorite farm and sign up for a CSA this coming year. Most are already taking memberships and I am sure a few are already full. These days with early, regular and late season memberships you can cover 3/4 of the year with fresh, local food!
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