April 6, 2011
The Ithaca Farmer’s Market returned to the waterside outdoor pavilion this past weekend. As we biked to the market, Dan started laughing at me because I was literally bouncing in my seat. I was just so excited for some fresh local foods!
I had come to the market determined to get a new ingredient, something I had never cooked with before. And since produce rations were low, I decided to try a new protein instead: lamb shanks
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February 25, 2011
The Chops and Hops event we attended two weekends ago was basically a local food-lover’s dream.
Of course, then I forgot to review it and share the fun with you! Better late than never, right?
Date: February 13, 2011
Location: Ithaca Beer Co. Tasting Room
The Event: Five local food companies provided samples of their products, paired with a sample of Ithaca Beer. Lots of fun!
The Companies:
The Piggery. We’ve been buying a lot of our meat from the PIggery ever since they opened a deli in November. I love that they raise heirloom breeds and feed them on pasture and GMO-free grains. Plus, the owners are just so friendly! (Side note: I currently have some of their smoked hocks cooking away in our crockpot for pulled pork. The apartment smells delectable!)
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