Mother’s Day at the farmers market

Mother’s Day at the farmers market

There are lots of great ideas for Mother’s Day at your local farmers market if you just look around. Some of them come in cute little jars and wrappers (such as the assorted fruit spreads by Special Lady’s Specialties or The Kitchen Witch’s all...

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Serves: 5 1 bunch asparagus (20 stalks)10 pieces of bacon from Aspen Ridge Farm or Apple Ridge FarmTrim the tough asparagus bottoms, then wash and pat it dry. Slice each strip of bacon down the center into two long, thin pieces. Wrap a length of bacon corkscrew...

Maple Sugaring

Laleña Stirr of Dutch Hill Preserves in Canadensis Pennsylvania knows her trees. And well she should: a field trip in second grade introduced her to the process of maple sugaring. “I’ll never forget that experience and the taste of pure maple syrup. I knew I...

Pork: It’s what’s for dinner

These recipes come from Farmer Meredith at Aspen Ridge Farm. You’ll find the meat products you need at the market this Saturday, plus other vegetables to make a great, nutritious dish. Our family prefers to not subscribe to the modern American version of fast...

Honey Roasted Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

Aspen Ridge Farm’s pasture-raised, soy and GMO free pork is back in stock for Saturday’s market! During the growing season, Aspen Ridge pigs are rotated through pastures and woods to allow them to forage as much as possible. In the winter months they provide...