Our Corn Planter Was Built By The Amish

[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] Our corn planter was built by Amish people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania who do not use rubber-tired machinery, telephones, or a belt for their trousers. When we went down to Lancaster County to buy this corn planter, we found the Amish farmer spreading manure with a horse-drawn, steel-wheeled …

The Fifth Season

[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] The Fifth Season, in Port Jefferson, is a highly-regarded farm-to-table restaurant with East End connections.  The restaurant features views of the harbor and a menu that changes with the seasons.  Their braised short ribs earn accolades.  The Fifth Season also caters.  Ask for Jeniffer Corwin Orlowski. Check out …

Cherries, Berries & Donuts

[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] Cherries will be in limited supply this season.  In July, we invite you to come to the fruit stand, where we will have raspberries, blueberries, and donuts as alternatives. [/xf_textblock]

Strawberries With Balsamic Vinegar Recipe

[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] Jane Cottrell’s recipe for strawberries with balsamic vinegar: 1 pint strawberries, hulled, and large berries cut in half 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup white sugar 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste Place berries in a bowl.  Drizzle vinegar over berries and sprinkle with sugar.  …

Wickham Harvest Calendar

[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] Coming up on the Wickham harvest calendar:  sweet cherries, tart cherries, raspberries, blueberries, and currants. [/xf_textblock]