One of the best parts of the Vermont Cheesemakers Festival is watching the faces of the people who try our cheese. And of course, hearing them talk about cheese. If I had a polaroid camera, I would have tried to snap a shot of each unsuspecting person as they tried a sample. I say unsuspecting because …
In a previous post I wrote a little about the record-setting drought that we have been experiencing in New England. We are hardly alone as much of the rest of the country has been plagued by similar, if not worse, weather. A recent article in the New York Times discusses potential ramifications of the drought …
There is a new bread schedule starting on 7/23 (Monday). Mondays: Crusty White, Maple Oatmeal, Whole Oat Wednesdays: Anadama, Black Pepper Parmesan, Triticale or Seven Grain Thursdays: Jamie’s Choice Fridays: Oatmeal Sunflower, Breakfast Buns, Chunky Cheddar Cheese, Crusty Wheat Saturdays: Crusty White, Oatmeal, Cinnamon Raisin, Cracked Wheat, Cricket Creek Farmbread And as usual we have …
For those of us settled in the variable, yet traditionally moist climate of New England, the weather of late has progressed from notable to downright problematic as the worst drought in nearly 60 years has progressed. What started as ideal haymaking weather (hot and dry) is continuing (hot and dry) and crisping our pastures and …
by Emmet Fisher The scents of restoration are the same for any piece of old machinery-grease and diesel fuel. Whether it’s a Climax treadle sewing machine from Orange MA, a Minnesota sickle bar mower, or a No. 12 DeLaval Cream Separator, most such “lawn ornaments” just need a quick clean and oil to serve their …