Valarie Russell on July 30th, 2014

It’s going to be another great day for the New Albany Farmer’s market.  The market is open from 8-1, come down and see what’s in season. Don’t forget to place your order for our “Baskets of the Week”, I need all orders by noon Friday.  As the season progresses they just get better and better, this is a […]

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Valarie Russell on July 29th, 2014

A friend of mine shared this recipe with me a week or so ago, sounded delicious so I made some for Kenny this week.  We think this is a keeper recipe, can’t wait to make these for the grandson’s next visit.   4 ounces BAKER’S unsweetened chocolate ¾ cup butter 2 cups sugar 3 eggs slightly […]

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Valarie Russell on July 28th, 2014

Summer crops are now available… home grown tomatoes – hybrid and heirloom, fresh corn and green beans! We’ll also have Swiss chard, kale, cabbage, new potatoes, zucchini – golden and green, summer squash, egg plants, green peppers, candy onions, beets, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes. Kenny’s hot peppers are going to be available…jalapeños, banana peppers, pablano and a few hot mix variety. We will have some cantaloupes, a […]

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Valarie Russell on July 28th, 2014

A surprising and FABULOUS cake full of fresh squash! No one would ever know… especially the kiddos!   3 cups sugar 3 cups flour 1½ teaspoons cinnamon 1½ teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 3 cups finely chopped yellow squash (do not peel) 4 eggs 1½ […]

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Valarie Russell on July 22nd, 2014

It’s going to be another great day for the New Albany Farmer’s market.  The market is open from 8-1, come down and see what’s in season. Don’t forget to place your order for our “Baskets of the Week”, I need all orders by noon Friday.  As the season progresses they just get better and better, this is a […]

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Valarie Russell on July 22nd, 2014

A refreshing salad of sweet watermelon and bright heirloom tomatoes, complimented with fresh herbs and pine nuts.   2 C. Heirloom Tomato (Yellow), Diced 2 C. Watermelon, Diced ¼ C. Pine Nuts 1 tsp. Fresh Mint, Minced 1 tsp. Fresh Basil, Minced (1½ tsp. may be even better) Pinch of Salt   Place all ingredients, […]

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Valarie Russell on July 21st, 2014

We will have some cantaloupes, a few blackberries and they’re back… “Black Imagination” watermelons. We just had one tonight and they are delicious! Summer crops are now available… home grown tomatoes, fresh corn and green beans! We’ll also have Swiss chard, cabbage, new potatoes, zucchini – golden and green, summer squash, egg plants, green peppers, candy onions, beets, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes. Kenny’s hot peppers are going to […]

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Valarie Russell on July 21st, 2014

This is one of my favorite summer salads, it’s delicious as well as beautiful. A great way to make use of the veggies in season.  It could be a meal in it’s self, served with a hunk of skillet cornbread. Yummy!   2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained 3 ears fresh cooked corn, kernels […]

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Valarie Russell on July 15th, 2014

It’s going to be another great day for the New Albany Farmer’s market.  The market is open from 8-1, come down and see what’s in season. Don’t forget to place your order for our “Baskets of the Week”, I need all orders by noon Friday.  As the season progresses they just get better and better, this is a […]

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Valarie Russell on July 15th, 2014

For years I worked for the Kentucky State Fair in the Media Office, my job was to help publish the results from all the 4-H entries as well as the open class entries. I admired all the entries and ribbons awarded and  always wanted to enter my canned goods at the fair but never seemed to get around […]

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