In this house we eat a lot of venison, in fact, it’s our favorite meat. This admission is often met with skepticism, as it seems there are quite a few people that have tried venison once and decided it wasn’t for them. I usually chalk this up to bad preparation. More times than I can count I’ve been able to change these skeptic’s minds with a deer that’s been butchered and prepared myself. While I don’t claim to be an expert, however, I’ve spent a good portion of my life watching my dad and then butchering and preparing venison on my own….
Goode Farm: It’s Not a Typical CSA
Goode Farm is a 5+ acre property located on Goode Road just outside of downtown Ballston Spa. A quaint 150-year-old farmhouse sits near the roadway surrounded by sweeping hills, trees, and meadows. You wouldn’t really know that there was even a working farm there as you drive by if it weren’t for the sign out front. However, as you pull around into the drive you see a whole different scene. A tractor, picturesque barns, far-flung fields, fenced in flower beds, greenhouses, and children’s toys dot the property. Now the evidence of farming is apparent….
Easy Fried Zucchini Cakes
Fall is coming on hard these days. It’s is all about sweaters, boots, and pumpkin spice (though I prefer chai). As the weather gets cooler I’m taking the time to enjoy the last of the summer produce. Things like tomatoes and summer squash are making their final appearances at the market for the season. There is nothing like a fresh, well-grown tomato. Those grocery store tomatoes you find in the winter just do not compare….
#localthirty Recap
I have no idea where to start on this recap. I have so many thoughts, so I suppose we will just dive right in….
Samosa Stuffed Pablano Peppers
I’m so in love with this time of year. The time when summer is winding down, but fall hasn’t quite started yet. The days are cooler, and the produce is amazing. There are only a few short weeks each year when you can get both summer produce like tomatoes, and zucchini as well as fall favorites. I’m talking sweet fall squash, crisp greens and apples….