the Friday Feeding; VOL. 79

Bloomy rind, cave aged, goat vs cow…it was a cheesy week-end for the management team here at the store.  My oh my what we found for you!  We attended an international food show and met the local farmers, makers and importers that tickle our taste buds and stock our refrigerator shelves.

We got some new, beautiful doesn’t-taste-goaty goat cheese made by Rebecca Velazquez of Barn First Creamery in Westfield, VT. Buttery and mellow. Come taste some…

And we met the makers of many products we carry and love so much…

And Dave found a new best friend to yuck it up with, Tim who imports the Divina products we carry; olives, dolmas, sun-dried tomatoes etc…

Delicious fun.

It’s an explosion outside.

The newly unfurled leaves on the trees have gone electric chartreuse, vibrating with growth so much that you can almost hear the buzz…and literally watch the plants pushing their heads up stretching their necks to the sky. All that rain and now all the heat. Lisa has too much rhubarb, we have too many weeds [we’re store keepers with little time] and the promised summer bliss is upon us.

We are rolling out all our summer fare starting next week.

• Out fresh each Friday; marinated sirloin steak tips for the grill. Our marinade is made in-house with real ingredients with no MSG or dextrose. Also kabobs assembled for you too.
• Out fresh each Friday, Dave burgers! He has nailed a special blend of herbs and spices that are hand folded in local grass-fed ground beef. We have loved them for years. Pick up some patties for your grill.
• On the front porch starting Memorial Day week-end, freshly made real lemonade in glass jars, icy cold sitting in the red chest.
• Through out the week, special picnic sized salads. Some favorites from last year; smashed potato, marinated 3-bean, couscous with tomato/olives and cheese. New grain salads coming too. They rotate so stop in often.

ARTIST”S RECEPTION tonight Friday May 16; 5-6PM. Meet the artists in our latest Feed Loft art show, eat some pizza and sample some new brews.

NOTE: This is our final in-house pizza night of the season. Dave will be making pizza during the concerts series outside through out the summer. AND our freezer is always full of his pizzas to take and bake.

Quick and easy grain salads

We make ’em and sell them for you to take home all ready prepared, but if you want to keep something easy in your pantry consider stocking one of our mixes to be ready for a meal or salad any time. We did the seasoning for you!

Prepare the mix according to package instructions by simply adding water and cooking on the stove top. Chill the cooked mixture and add any combination of vegetables or meats or cheeses you have on hand.

• Perhaps strawberries, celery and slivered almonds with dressing
• Perhaps left over chicken, celery and fresh peas with dressing
• Perhaps bits of cheese, asparagus and lemon dressing.

Have fun with the combinations using up what you might have in your refrigerator.

Have a great week-end and see you soon,

Jane and Dave

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