http://killdeerfarm.com/blog1 What's happpening at and around the farm stand and farm. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:54:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 a wood burning oven after intense heat has subsided). Prick the eggplant all over with a fork. ... http://killdeerfarm.com/blog1/2008/08/24/eggplant-crema-stuffed-zucchini-rolls/ 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 sweet-tart counterbalances of flavors. The savory depth of late summer vegetables ... http://killdeerfarm.com/blog1/2008/08/22/senses-working-overtime/ 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 fan), Paulareds are a really good early apple. They are, at ... http://killdeerfarm.com/blog1/2008/08/20/paulared-apples/ 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 and the growing conditions difficult but, as usual our field ... http://killdeerfarm.com/blog1/2008/08/16/sweet-rewards-of-summer/ Thursday's trial run of Lisa Cadow's crepe cart at the stand was a terrific success. Her menu ranges from a savory buckwheat batter crepe (pictured) with ham from the Farmer's Diner, Vermont Cheddar, and a sunny side up fresh local egg. She calls this crepe "The Norwich Happening". Also on ... http://killdeerfarm.com/blog1/2008/08/08/crepes-mais-oui/ What a week of weather! The rain is taking its toll on some of our crops, but our fabulous farm crew has managed to continue to keep the stand filled with beautiful produce. Come rain or hail or beating sun, you all keep coming to the stand. Thank you everyone for ... http://killdeerfarm.com/blog1/2008/08/08/soggy-week-sunny-saturday/ I remember the day that John Melquist came to the farm excited to speak with Jake, Liz and me about selling his new bread at the farm stand. That was five years ago, and since then we have been blessed with the products of John's hard work. His breads were ... http://killdeerfarm.com/blog1/2008/08/07/end-of-an-era-trukenbrod-baker-retires/ Stop by the stand between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Tuesday August 5th and try one of the newest local artisanal food producer's treats. Lisa Cadow is launching her traditional French crepe cart using fresh ingredients from the farm stand. You may have sampled her delicious crepes at Flavors of ... http://killdeerfarm.com/blog1/2008/08/04/vermont-crepe-waffle-company-visits-killdeer-2/ When Read Miller called me on July 25th offering the first organic apples of the season, I thought global warming must have hit the little town of Dummerston a bit harder than just about anywhere in the world. But I didn't know about the early season gem that is Vista ... http://killdeerfarm.com/blog1/2008/08/03/vista-bella-apples/ So many wonderful things are appearing at the stand every day! The corn has been fabulously delicious with only a few worms (oh my goodness, there's nature in my nature!). Remember, if you get a bad ear home just let us know and we'll happily replace it. The organic peaches from Read ... http://killdeerfarm.com/blog1/2008/08/02/welcome-back-to-summer-heat/