Monthly Archives: January 2011

There is an Italian expression – “Brutti ma Buoni“, literally ”Ugly but Good”. It seems a fitting phrase for fruits and vegetables that although not cosmetically perfect, have all the integrity if not all of their beauty. On many occasions, Farmers have offered me … Continue reading →

Announcing THE SECOND ANNUAL SPRINGWATER FARM TRUFFLE HAIKU CONTEST Join the farmers, foragers, and chef of Springwater Farm in celebrating the peak of the truffle season as Valentines Day draws near.  Submit a haiku, waxing poetic on the subject of … Continue reading →

One of my favorite things about Farmers Markets is “discovering” a food I have not come across before.  Yesterday’s find was purple collard greens. They were from DeNoble’s Farm and I just had to have them! Though they may not … Continue reading →