Farm to Table Archives - Kimberly Ann Harrington

Farm to our Table: Fresh Blueberries

July 10, 2024 No Comments

~ With Recipes for Classic Blueberry Pound Cake & Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie ~ Did you know there are 18 pick-your-own blueberry farms spread across Connecticut? One of our favorites is Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, a place famous not just for its pick-your-own berries but also its bustling farmer’s market and delicious bakery. When we visited, we were amazed by the variety—strawberries, blueberries, honeyberries, raspberries, jostaberries, peaches, pears, pumpkins, and apples, all ready for the […]

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Farm to our Table: Fresh Strawberries

June 13, 2024 No Comments

~ With Recipes for Louisiana Fresh Strawberry Pie & Southern Strawberry Shortcake ~ All across Connecticut, you’ll find 37 farms offering pick-your-own strawberries. Pesce Farm has a rich history—over 90 years ago, Aldo and Iside Pesce started this farm back in the early 1930s. Today, their son Larry carries on the family tradition, keeping the farm thriving. Spanning 68 acres, the farm isn’t just a local treasure but also a protected piece of Connecticut’s farmland, […]

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Farm to our Table: Apples from the Orchard

May 25, 2024 No Comments

~ With Recipes for Apple Strudel & Apple Fritters ~ Settling into Connecticut has brought so many sweet surprises, especially with all the apple orchards around. There are 28 places across the state where you can pick your own apples or grab fresh fruit from farmer’s markets, and each one has its own unique charm. Shortly after we moved here, our real estate agent told me there was one place I absolutely had to visit: […]