Posts under ‘Connecticut’

I made a crock-pot rotisserie chicken for Patti Popp’s Eat Local CT Challenge along with a salad with a (sort of) Thousand Island dressing. I happened upon a recipe for crock-pot rotisserie chicken at one of Kimberly Hartke’s blog carnivals. Obviously I spend too much time with Engineers because I thought there was a new [...]

Salad greens are still growing boundlessly here in CT. Patti’s been mixing it up with some interesting heirloom varieties. This week’s bounty 2 heads of Red Romaine 2 heads of Grand Rapids lettuce 2 heads of broccoli 1 big bag of mixed mustard greens and arugula I’ve been experimenting with some salad dressings—nothing to write [...]

I’ve been hearing about the Community Table in Washington, CT for months (and months) from various friends and acquaintances. They figured a locavore like me would have been there, but, you know, a 40 minute drive, busy with work, mumble, mumble…but I ran out of excuses when Maria Miranda was singing its praises and asked [...]

Patti Popp at Sport Hill Farm harvesting my own personal asparagus. Did I mention how delicious it was?! Here it is next to Patti’s corn (from the freezer from last summer) and Greyledge’s pork chops (with a rub of ramps from Holbrook’s and Oh My spice blend from Boxed Goodes).

Earth Day at New Morning was a fabulous as ever—nearly everyone wss there! As you’ve no doubt discerned, I like to know my farmer and know my food. I’m willing to accept one hop between me and the producer as long as the “hop” knows the producer. John has a relationship with his vendors and  [...]

A host of golden daffodils: … This stunning view is on Cross Highway in Redding, CT.

Folks around here agree that we suffered an incredibly harsh winter. The cleanup from the storms has farmers working even harder than they ordinarily do—putting their farms back together. They’re also harvesting crops from season extension crops and preparing for the regular season.  Still, there is something magical about Nature and how she continues to [...]

My Dark Days Challenge Meal #14 is chocolate chili with cornbread. I really am liking this recipe. I adapted it from another recipe and like how it has evolved. Of course, it’s not as adventurous as this chili, but it has its own merits. Food sources for the chili: While digging in my freezer, I [...]

I finally found the Fairfield Indoor Winter Farmers Market! (This is the market that used to be at the Fairfield Theatre Company.) This year, it’s at the Greenfield Hill Grange (1873 Hillside Road, Fairfield). The market is open from 10 AM – 1 PM. The joint was jumping and had a nice assortment of items. [...]

Looks like we may be seeing more fresh, local chicken in CT!!! According to this article at HartfordBusiness.com: The “farms, foods and jobs” law Gov. M. Jodi Rell signed Tuesday immediately allows certain growers to sell dressed poultry and other poultry products directly to consumers, restaurants and hotels. The law covers Connecticut farms that produce [...]