http://harvardfarmersmarket.org/wordpress Buy Local * Be Local Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:56:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I love this wedding video created by an (obviously) charming couple (Tara and Richard) in New Hampshire. I can't help myself (maybe I'm being slightly cheesy and sentimental)...but I think I speak for all my farmers market organizing cohorts....THIS IS WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO... - Rochelle p.s. Scavenger ... http://harvardfarmersmarket.org/wordpress/2010/03/you-have-got-to-see-this/ Liz over at Hyperlocalvore recently posted an interesting calculation about yard sharing and going hyperlocal - as in growing your own -- that presents some interesting calculations.   She figures that if you yard share (with 2 other people) 2 apple trees, 15 blueberry bushes and 4 almond trees, that over ... http://harvardfarmersmarket.org/wordpress/2010/02/the-shocking-economics-of-going-hyperlocal/ It is the dead of winter but we are looking forward to spring and have started our planning for year 4 of the Harvard Farmers Market.  Would you like to help us out? We can really use some extra hands.   We have lots of jobs for all kinds of volunteers.  ... http://harvardfarmersmarket.org/wordpress/2010/01/can-you-help/ Asiago Sweet Potatoes serves 4 4 T olive oil 2 T fresh thyme leaves 2 medium sweet potatoes (or 1 1/2 large), sliced thin 2 small onions, sliced thin 2 c grated Asiago cheese Preheat oven to 400F. In a casserole dish, drizzle 2 T olive oil, and sprinkle 1 T thyme. Layer sweet potato slices, slightly ... http://harvardfarmersmarket.org/wordpress/2009/10/fresh-365s-asiago-sweet-potatoes/ Harvard's Kelly Bollman of Simple Balance will be back at the Market this week with more awesome raw food!  Her booth was packed a few weeks ago (see earlier post and recipe) and this week she's preparing Green Smoothies.  Stop by and taste a free sample from Kelly's magical blender!  Want to ... http://harvardfarmersmarket.org/wordpress/2009/09/kellys-back-and-greener-than-ever/ Kelly Bollman created a buzz at the 9/18 market with her raw food prep and samples. She shared her recipe for Pasta with Marinara Sauce and showed folks how to make raw 'pasta' from zucchini. By the end of the Market not a zucchini or squash was left ... http://harvardfarmersmarket.org/wordpress/2009/09/thank-you-kelly/ photo by Becky Luigart-Stayner Move over Ball and Kerr - there is something much more stylish (if you, like me, desire that kind of thing).  I am having a little obsession with Weck Canning jars.  The shapes and sizes of these German jars are so pretty and interesting.  And the lids ... http://harvardfarmersmarket.org/wordpress/2009/09/not-your-average-canning-jar/ I don't know where the week went, but somehow I missed it...and forgot to share Erin at Fresh 365's recipe from last week.  Thankfully the eggplant are still in season so you can indulge yourself is this delicious sandwich. Roasted Eggplant Panini makes 4 panini 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/4" slices 2 c ... http://harvardfarmersmarket.org/wordpress/2009/09/fresh-365s-roasted-eggplant-panini/ Our lovely friend Erin at Fresh 365 stopped by the market last week to scope out our goodies and gather inspiration for some new recipes.  As you know,  it is apple season so she has created yet another seasonally inspired delicious dish with Harvard's favorite fruit. Apple, Cheddar & Thyme Galette serves ... http://harvardfarmersmarket.org/wordpress/2009/09/fresh-365s-apple-cheddar-thyme-galette/ At lunch today, a friend who lived in Italy for several years shared a great story... Parmigiano-romano cheese takes loads of hard work and two full years to mature. While the cheese wheels sit in giant vaults awaiting their day of infamy, Italian cheesemakers must still feed their cattle, pay ... http://harvardfarmersmarket.org/wordpress/2009/09/as-good-as-gold/