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Preserving summer's bounty!
Month:
August | Year:
2014 | Issue:
17
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 | | Pick Your Own Season is here! For the best list of Pick Your Own Farms in CT, search "Pick Your Own" followed by the fruit on buyCTgrown.com! |
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Featured Establishment-Chet's Italian Ice
It's hot out and we can't think of anything better than Chet's Italian Ice to beat the heat. On a recent visit to the Billings Forge Farmers' Market we were lucky to try Chet's Italian Ice for the first time. As soon as this sensational ice hit our taste buds, we knew we had let our followers know about Chet and his amazing creations! Chet's Italian Ice incorporates CT grown ingredients as much as possible and we are happy that his delicious product helps support CT farmers!
Why is it important to you to incorporate CT grown products into your Italian Ices? What farms do regularly source from? Using local business's and farms is important. Customers today want to know were there food comes from. Connecticut has an abundant amount a fresh food. Sourcing locally fresh ingredients taste better and promotes area commerce. We connect with Urban Oaks farm in New Britain, Roses Berry Farm in Glastonbury and the Hartford Food System. What's one thing you want everyone to know about Chet's Italian Ices?
We serve the very best Italian Ices. We use the highest quality ingredients available. We come up with some unique and unusual flavors like our award winning lemon basil, strawberry, mango mojito, coconut lemongrass and black raspberry. With over 20 years of food service experience I promise to satisfy your taste buds.
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Upcoming Events
featured event
September 27, 2014
Canning & Preserving Tomatoes
Wilton
10am - 1pm, Join Annie Farrell and others at Millstone Farm and learn how to preserve your summer tomatoes so they can last you all winter long. Learn the basics of canning, freezing, and methods of storing tomatoes. Come prepared to chop, cook, can. Read more>>
August 28, 2014
"From Head to Tail" Max Chef to Farm Dinner @ Rosedale Farms
Simsbury
Our Chef to Farm dinner series is an opportunity for our guests to enjoy the freshest foods and produce in the sublime beauty of Our Farms, the true treasures of the state. Your evening begins with a wine tasting reception with the guest winemaker; then you'll head out for a tour of the farm. Read More>>
August 30, 2014
Produce Swap @ Natureworks
Northford
Don't know what to do will all that organic produce from your garden? Bring it in and swap with the bounty from our gardens and customers' gardens. Any leftovers at the end of the day will be donated to a local food bank. Read more>>
Native Plants for the Fall Garden @ Natureworks
Northford
We love native plants and want you to love them too. We will cover a wide range of native perennials, ornamental grasses, shrubs, and trees. Learn why Fall is a great time to plant and renovate your garden. Plan now for a fantastic and colorful fall that will also support a healthy ecosystem. Read more>>
Dinner on the Farm @ Massaro Farm
Woodbridge
Celebrate the farm's fifth season by joining us for this unique farm-to-table event. Each Labor Day weekend, we gather to make merry with the best of the season's harvest by sitting down to an exquisite meal using farm-fresh produce, as well as local meats, cheeses, wine and beer. Read more>>
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September 06, 2014
Free Garden Event @ Natureworks
Northford What to do with your Herb Harvest with Barbara Torino We are excited and honored to welcome Barbara Torino back to Natureworks to teach us all about harvesting from the herb garden. Barbara Torino is a longtime herb gardener, a former employee of Natureworks. Read more>>
September 06, 2014
The Corn Maze Adventure @ Fort Hill Farm
Thompson
Join the farmers of The Farmer's Cow for an old fashioned harvest festival. Fun activities include free admission to the Mini Moo Maze, which is a wide winding path designed for people of all ages and strollers. Enjoy farm and garden activities and sample The Farmer's Cow award-winning Farmland Crunch. Read more>>
"Dinner at the Homestead" Max Chef to Farm Dinner
Coventry
Our Chef to Farm dinner series is an opportunity for our guests to enjoy the freshest foods and produce in the sublime beauty of Our Farms, the true treasures of the state. Your evening begins with a wine tasting reception with the guest winemaker. Read more>>
Supper and Wine Education @ Jones Family Farms
Shelton
The Harvest Kitchen Cooking Studio opened in the spring of 2009 with the goal of inspiring people to eat more joyfully, healthfully, and sustainably. We believe local, seasonal foods are the most delicious, nourishing, and environmentally friendly choices possible. Read more>>
Woody Plants of Southern New England
Torrington
Day 1 of a 3 day program. Finally, know what kind of tree you're hugging! Come learn about woody plant identification in this 3-day introductory course about native trees and shrubs of Southern New England. The class will be held indoors and on the grounds of the Litchfield County Extension Center. Read more>>
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August Tracking Incentive!
"I eat local because I CAN"
 | Workshop participants get hands on training at
Millstone Farm in canning tomatoes. |
We know that growing the movement takes work, so we're providing a little more excitement to help you stay on track with your pledge!
to track your locally produced/caught purchases this month for a chance to win August's tracking incentive!
Next week we will randomly select a campaign participant that has tracked consistently throughout the month.
Millstone Farm of Wilton, CT has graciously offered to provide a space for the winner at their "Canning and Preserving Tomatoes" Workshop at their farm on September 27th from 10 am to 1 pm. An excellent way to discover and learn about the ways to continue to enjoy the summer's bounty into the fall and winter!
Questions about tracking or activating? Email us
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Our new 10% Partner, Mountainside Cafe in Falls Village, CT is dishing out the local flavor! |
We're getting excited for this year's Farm to Chef Week happening September 14-20th! In celebration of these great meals and local ingredients, now through September, we want you to share pictures of your farm to fork meals!
Take pictures of the meals (homemade or out on the town) that help you reach your 10% goal! Show off the local flavor!
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 Seasonal Recipe
Sweet Corn and Jalapeno Dip This recipe was shared with us by Scantic Valley Farm!
With this being the height of Sweet Corn season, here is an easy recipe to try...
12 ears of local sweet corn shucked, boiled for 8 minutes, cooled and cut off the cobs.
Place the corn into a crock pot.
4 Slices of Farmhouse bacon cooked and crumbled
1 1/2 Tablespoons fresh chopped chive
1 large jalapeno,chopped
8 ounces of cream cheese or Neufchatel Cheese
1/4 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup fresh grated Pepper Jack cheese
4 ounces sour cream
Put all the ingredients together in the crock pot with the corn and cook for 2 hours. Salt and pepper to taste with sea salt and fresh ground pepper.
Serve warm with your preference of crackers, pita or tortilla chips. |
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