Why do some chickens lay different color eggs?The color of an eggshell is determined by the breed of chicken that laid it. As an egg travels through the chicken’s oviduct, the shell […]
Harvest Blog
5 Spring Asparagus Recipes to Try
Asparagus is a perennial flowering plant that is eaten as immature shoots. Humans have been cultivating asparagus for thousands of years, and it has been known as an indicator of […]
Is Corned Beef and Cabbage Actually Irish?
Americans with Irish roots have been celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day for hundreds of years. For many Americans, it is a day to gather with friends and family and celebrate their […]
Four Maples Vineyard Takes Advantage in Changing Climate, Tastes
By Tim Rowland A grape is a fickle thing. It wants the right soil, the right climate, the right orientation to the sun — so when Erwin Kalmar and his […]
Love Local this Valentine’s Day
It’s been almost a year since the Coronavirus spread to communities in the Northeast and the pandemic began to influence our day-to-day lives in the Adirondack region. Some things may […]
Books to Inspire You to Shop Local
As we enter the cold, dark days of wintertime, many of us are snuggling up by the woodstove with a good book. We are sharing a few of our favorites, that may just inspire you to eat and live well from the land in your community.