We just received this information from our farmers Alan and Nancy Brown, of Lewis Waite Farm: Coming up is a not-to-miss week-long New York City premiere of the documentary film American Meat, which looks at our nation's meat industry through the eyes of farmers all over the country. It's an important, timely film about the future … Continue reading documentary film: American Meat Monday, April 15th
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2d ANNUAL COMMUNITY STOP & SWAP
SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 10:30 AM TO 1:30 PM Central Queens YM & YWHA 67-09 108 Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375 Give new life to old things! Bring clean, reusable, portable items to share OR just come see what is free for the taking! Bring as much as you want and take as much as you want. They welcome: … Continue reading 2d ANNUAL COMMUNITY STOP & SWAP
Forest Hills Greenmarket starting up again April 7th!
The Forest Hills Greenmarket will be open again on Sundays from 8am-3pm It is located infront of the Forest Hills Post Office on Queens Boulevard and 70th Avenue, as it was last year. It will run every Sunday through December 29th.
U-PICK ORGANIC STRAWBERRIES
Pick your own organic strawberries on "our" farm, Golden Earthworm Organic Farm, on the North Fork of Long Island. Once a year they open up our beautiful organic strawberry fields! This event is open to the public! 2013 SEASON OPEN DATES May 24 - June 23, depending upon availability, we will update these dates as soon as … Continue reading U-PICK ORGANIC STRAWBERRIES
Electronic Waste Recycling Event
Sunday, January 13, 2013 - 10am to 4pm Queens Botanical Garden Parking Garden entrance on Crommelin Street Rain or shine Queens Botanical Garden is located at 43-50 Main Street, Flushing, NY, 11355. QBG's 10th Annual "After the Holidays" E-waste Event in partnership with the Lower East Side Ecology Center. It's the perfect way to responsibly dispose of … Continue reading Electronic Waste Recycling Event
This Old Table
Our kitchen table is one of those items in our home that my husband found in his first apartment after moving to New York City. It's been used as a TV stand, a desk, a work space, and a place to break bread with friends. It's sturdy, not very pretty, and is a constant reminder … Continue reading This Old Table
November Returns
People are drawn to NYC for many reasons. Some of us love the doing anything anytime of it, others are enthralled with the fabulous array of arts, some the cultural diversity, and then of course, there are the foodies. For whatever makes you call this place home, you do so with love. Now it is … Continue reading November Returns
Squash Central
Nothing says autumn like a rusty orange-colored thick broth. With the overabundance of squash, what else can one do but whip out the hand blender and make some deliciously hearty soup? Moreover, what better way to present a great recipe than by intermingling it with a ridiculous anecdote? My Butternut Squash Soup was really an … Continue reading Squash Central
Sweet Potato Cupcakes, With a Side of Squash
Last fall we ended up with so many sweet potatoes that I found myself online looking up more recipes. Sweet potato cupcakes? What? All of my friends who just go crazy for cupcakes would be so excited! And they were. This cupcake recipe is now one of my favorites (and a favorite of friends) and … Continue reading Sweet Potato Cupcakes, With a Side of Squash
Delicious Fall Recipes!
Some wonderful recipes to use those fall vegetables! Orzo salad with Roasted butternut squash, sweet potatoes and feta Serves 4 as a main course, 8 as an appetizer or side For the salad 2 cups Orzo pasta ½ Butternut squash 4 Sweet potatoes ¼ of a medium red onion, minced Small bunch fresh … Continue reading Delicious Fall Recipes!
Forest Hills CSA 