Local Foods ~ Local Spirits

I have a confession: I love farmers’ markets. But if you came to this site, you probably figured that out already (hint: blog name). I especially love the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, the one five miles from my apartment, the one I praised in my last post. After the first months of buying as much produce,…

Our Market and a Local, Comfort Food Dinner

When I was a child, I had never heard of farmers’ markets. Now it seems that most communities in Upstate New York have one. I can name several within a reasonable driving distance. This gives me hope. It speaks to the slowly changing consumer base, shifting from conventional, grocery store bought goods to sustainable, local…

If You Can Read, You Can Cook!

As if this blog wasn’t an indication, I like to cook. I relish the time spent in the kitchen. I drool over cookbooks, pots, pans, plates, bowls, etc. Especially if they have floral designs. The kitchen really is my room, and I say this confidently because my better half still asks me where I keep certain things…