Author Archives: Scott

Matsutake Mushrooms

Posted on September 5, 2008 by Scott

After several weeks of wet, rainy weather we seem to have hit a dry spell making this week prime for gathering Matsutake (tricholoma magnivelare) mushrooms. One of my favorite mushrooms for simple preparations, the matsutake (松茸, pine mushroom) has a … Continue reading →

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McIntosh

Posted on September 5, 2008 by Scott

I have to admit that McIntosh have never been my favorite eating (or as Europeans say “dessert”) apples. I just find that the complexity of their vinous aroma over-promises the on the delivery of their flavor and texture. I am, … Continue reading →

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Green versus Red Peppers

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Scott

Two days ago a set of young (I’ll guess six year-old) twin boys came to the counter and politely inquired, “Excuse me. What is different between the red peppers and green ones? Are they the same?” This is not the … Continue reading →

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Sauteed Radicchio and Hot Italian Sausage with Spaghetti

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Scott

Serves 3 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 2 Hot Italian Sausages 1 Head Radicchio, Chopped Coarsely 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt (plus 1 tablespoon for seasoning pasta water) 16 ounces dried Spaghetti (will be about 4 cups cooked) … Continue reading →

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Ginger Gold

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Scott

Appropriate to the current weather season, Ginger Gold was born of a hurricane. In 1969 Hurricane Camille obliterated Clyde Harvey’s apple orchards in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Harvey collected the young apple trees that survived … Continue reading →

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Pears: Clapp (Clapp’s Favorite)

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Scott

Clapp or Clapp’s Favorite is the first (and hopefully not the last) pear of the season here in Vermont. Closely resembling a Bartlett (which should follow in a couple of weeks) these pears are sweet and aromatic and delicious. When … Continue reading →

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Eggplant Crema Stuffed Zucchini Rolls

Posted on August 24, 2008 by Scott

For the Crema 1 12-16 ounce “Italian” eggplant 6 spearmint leaves ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon sugar A few drops good quality balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 large clove garlic Preheat oven to 375º (or use … Continue reading →

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Senses Working Overtime

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Scott

This is the beginning of the true bounty of our growing season! The sweet corn has been outstanding. The melons are overflowing on the vines. The fruits of late summer are tempting us with their sweet aromas and bursting with … Continue reading →

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Paulared Apples

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Scott

The Paulareds have been in since August 4th when both Reed Miller and Don Harlow Started picking them on their orchards 40 minutes south of here. While not my favorite apple of the season (I am not the biggest McIntosh … Continue reading →

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Sweet Rewards of Summer

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Scott

I had almost forgotten that the word “cloud” also had a plural. With more rain in the forecast for today, it’s hard to remember that we had some nice sunshine a couple of days this week. The fields remain soggy … Continue reading →

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