Well, not exactly ALL, but for the farmers market at Semora on Friday, I worked with locally grown beets, radishes and strawberries.  My daughter, Sarah, has gone to farmers market demos with me and we have developed an unspoken cadence.  

I think that's one of th...

Time for Farmers’ Markets!!

If you haven’t been to the local farmers’ market lately, I would suggest you take a trip as soon as possible.  In Danville, the market is open on Saturday mornings and the most interesting people are either selling or buying.  You are bound t...

For the past few years, I’ve participated in the historic “Crossing of the Dan” celebration at the Prizery in South Boston, VA.  Here in Halifax County, VA, we are very proud to be the site of a major turning point in the American Revolution.  My daughter, Sarah, is a...

With all the hot weather, those cool breezes surely feel nice.  I love Fall! The changes in color and foods at the farmers' markets make me want to go into the kitchen and rattle some pots and pans.  

A few weeks ago, I went to several farmers markets (Halifax, So...

Okay, so we plan to have a sunny, fine day at the Caswell County Local Foods Council Farmers' Market in Semora.  Weather is predictably sulty and the rumble of thunder is heard in the distance.  Let's cook!  With the abundance of summer squash, what better than a smoot...

At the recent grand opening of the South Boston Farmers’ Market, I had the pleasure of demonstrating some recipes using products from the vendors.  We sampled stir fried vegetables, braised new potatoes, and beets with dressing.

In spite of its being REALLY hot that da...

Have you been to your local farmer's market yet this summer?  I hope so.  I have been able to meet so many interesting farmers and crafters from this area. 

In early June, I was able to do a cooking demonstration at the Halifax Farmers' Market at their SNAP k...