This time of year it is easy to eat local, and be local. How great it is that we live in a place that so much bounty is right here in town. Our local store, our Farmers Market & our farm stands feed our bodies, and a quick jaunt to the library or the natureContinue reading “the Friday Feeding; VOL. 83”
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the Friday Feeding; VOL. 82
Warm weather and cool food. We have you covered here at the store! New things from artists… Food memories, memories of food. When our senses get tugged at they can spontaneously spark memories sweet or sour. A piece of music takes us dancing back to another time, the scent of a particular flower reminds usContinue reading “the Friday Feeding; VOL. 82”
the Friday Feeding; VOL. 81
We’re all dressed up! We’ve donned our summer’s finest marking memories of summers past and holding space for remembering those who went too soon. Come in to see what is new and cool to celebrate this new season! Fresh and frozen, our special Dave Burgers… Dave has been making them at home for years andContinue reading “the Friday Feeding; VOL. 81”
the Friday Feeding; VOL. 80
Despite the dark skies and rain, it’s been a good week at the store. The vivid colors of our art show lifted everyones spirits and the new tasty grocery items stimulated our taste buds. A few comments: “This art show is what I needed today”. “I bought a couple [new cheeses] on Saturday and OMG,Continue reading “the Friday Feeding; VOL. 80”
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,Continue reading “the Friday Feeding; VOL. 79”
the Friday Feeding; VOL. 78
It’s been a busy week at the store! We mounted the newest art show, have had many visitors from out of state and have been staging for this new season of outdoor living, cooking, and entertaining. Today and tomorrow Dave and I, plus the store’s manager Sue and her husband Dale, are attending a ProvisionsContinue reading “the Friday Feeding; VOL. 78”
the Friday Feeding; VOL. 77
Looks like warm weather is here to stay! Our kitchen garden herbs and rhubarb are up which makes for more interesting food offerings. We are excited for this season of fresh and spontaneous eating and for celebrations of the season. Click here for this months menu. Heritage, heirloom, tradition. These are ideals we talk aboutContinue reading “the Friday Feeding; VOL. 77”
May SPECIAL events starting Thursday!
Rebecca Rule, Kind Finds jewelry trunk show, Garden Art Show, Summer food and drink tasting…there is so much happening at the store in May that a special blog post is needed! Rebecca Rule This Thursday May 1, 4:30-5:30 Becky will be here to sign copies of her book New Hampshire Trivia. Follow her over toContinue reading “May SPECIAL events starting Thursday!”
the Friday Feeding; VOL. 76
It’s getting to be outdoor weather so we are Inside Out at the store… enjoying the bucolic spring view that surrounds the store and bringing goods for your outdoor living needs inside the store. This time of year… … I get a little bit dreamy. The earth is warming up, the bird song is backContinue reading “the Friday Feeding; VOL. 76”
the Friday Feeding; VOL. 75
It’s still the promise of spring in the air with Easter coming, chicks arriving at the post office soon and the trees budding. We are savoring these moments and craving new foods. Come in to see all that is new and don’t forget to come for the Artist’s reception tonight 5-6 with pizza and sparklingContinue reading “the Friday Feeding; VOL. 75”
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