Category Archives: Newsletter

April 2014 Newsletter

Dear Friends; The sun has begun to inch its way toward my side of the mountain, but it has been a long time in coming. Thus, I've had plenty of time to sit at my desk in the early hours … Continue reading

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March 2013 Newsletter

Dear Friends; Many of us who keep chickens have noticed a sudden surge in production over the past weeks, and we look forward to the Easter holiday as an opportunity to catch up with the bountiful inventory. In light of … Continue reading

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February Newsletter

Dear Friends; The temperature is a “balmy” 14 degrees as I write to you this morning, and I am rejoicing in the bounty of cold weather we’ve had this year, hoping it will kill off some of the ticks and … Continue reading

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January Newsletter

Dear Friends; I’m delighted to be writing to you with lots and lots of snow outside my window, replenishing our ground water for the coming growing season, and giving me ample reason to stay indoors near my kitchen….which leads me … Continue reading

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New Cookbook From Shannon Hayes

Dear Friends; After four years of research, writing, re-writing, recipe development, testing and outright experimentation, I am thrilled to announce the release of my largest, most comprehensive cookbook for grassfed and pastured meats, Long Way on a Little:  An Earth … Continue reading

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Grassfed Cooking August Newsletter

Dear Friends; While August has brought much-needed rain to the Northeast, I know many of you are facing very difficult and dry seasons.  The economic hard times our nation faces are also starting to catch up to the farm market … Continue reading

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Grassfed Cooking July 2012 Newsletter

Dear Friends;   Most of us are in the throes of our farmers’ market season, doing our best to make hay while the sun shines (both literally and figuratively).  At this time of the year, many of us find ourselves … Continue reading

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June 2012 Newsletter

Dear Friends; Many of us are in the thick of it with our farm work right now (thankfully, since the animals are out on pasture, it doesn’t get that thick…).  I thought some of you might enjoy this personal reflection on … Continue reading

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May 2012 Newsletter

Dear Friends; Our family is just returning home from seven weeks of travel adventures, and I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to be back in my own kitchen, with my own good food.  We’ve been traveling and tasting … Continue reading

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February 2012 Newsletter

Dear Friends;   The temperature outside our door is a delightful, seasonal 10 degrees, perfect weather for some romantic Valentines’ day grilling.  Grassfed filet mignon comes to mind as the perfect dinner for two, so here’s a link to an … Continue reading

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