Posted by Will and Amanda Nagengast on 22nd Sep 2016
Two types of vermouth and cocktails made with them."With a drink in your hand and the other hand in your pocket, the world opens up." - Mauro Lotti
Those words of wisdom were imparted to us during a seminar we attended on the history and tradition of Vermouth, a combination of wine, herbs, and spices that was created in the 19th century and continues to be a proud part of Torino culture. Mauro Lotti, now in his late 70s, was the bartender at the… Read more
Posted by Lynn Byczynski on 19th Sep 2016
When getting started with garlic production, growers soon learn that there are literally hundreds of named cultivars or strains available in the U.S. and Canada. Choosing among that wealth of options is a challenge that has befuddled many beginners. As Ron Engeland wrote in his book Growing Great Garlic, “Professionals have wrestled with the problem of garlic varieties for over 100 years and basically succeeded in creating a very fine mess with v… Read more
Posted by Lynn Byczynski on 18th Sep 2016
We can't imagine a vegetable garden without garlic. We have found it to be one of the easiest and most satisfying vegetables we grow, and we would love to persuade you to give it a try if you have never grown it before. We have a terrific selection of garlic to plant this fall; Click here for the complete list.We think everyone should grow their own garlic, and here are a few reasons why:Garlic has been used as medicine for thousands of year… Read more
Posted by Lynn Byczynski on 15th Sep 2016
A Summer Menu from the GardenFrigitelli PeppersCeci with Garlic and RosemaryFresh Strachetti Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes topped with Fried Squash BlossomsPanna Cotta with Glazed PeachesWe spent four days at Podere le Olle, an agriturismo in Umbria, just 6 km from the A-1 at Fabro, but worlds away from the hustle and bustle. This charming B&B is run by Marina and Gianluca, who do an outstanding job of making guests feel comfortable a… Read more
Posted by Lynn Byczynski on 28th Jul 2016
The grand prize winner of our summer 2016 photo contest is Hayshaker Farm in Walla Walla, Washington. Farmer Chandler Briggs sent us several photos of their amazingly beautiful radicchio grown from Franchi seeds. We wanted to know more, much more, about how this farm in southeastern Washington was able to produce such perfect radicchio.The basics about the growers: Chandler Briggs and Leila Schneider grow a wide variety of vegetables with the hel… Read more