Mount Holly Newsflash - Friday, February 3, 2023 The weather today in Mount Holly - Mostly sunny. High near -4, with temperatures falling to around -10 in the afternoon. Wind chill values as low as -34. Northwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com
The Writers' Group will meet in my home, given that the heat in the library is still off when I last checked. (And it is brrrrrrisk out there.) We will meet at 1:30 on Monday, February 6th. My house is 508, the last house on Old Tiffany Road. There will be coffee/tea/biscotti/scones/chocolate Valentines. The focus will still be on memoir, and you are welcome but not required to bring a short piece on a reflection of your own. I apologize; I will not have a white board. (It is stored in the library.). And I will not have photocopies. But we can proceed with Improv Theater. Forewarning: I have a lively dog. Focus: what do you see as the particular challenges of memoir, effective techniques? Thank you, Joan connor@ohio.edu
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Brr!
It's a cold one this morning here at the farm and we are expecting below zero weather throughout the day. The farm animals are all warm, dry, fed and watered. Fresh bedding adds another layer of warmth for the cattle, pigs and laying hens.
We'll have our farm stand open through the weekend. It's been such a pleasure seeing everyone. We've been exchanging recipes (see below), catching up, and sharing stories.
Our seasonal produce offerings include - carrots, onions, garlic, apples, squash, and sweet potatoes. The produce farmers expect to have more greens available for us in about 3 weeks.
We stocked our fridge shelves with some amazing salami from Walnut Hill Farm. Just in time for the super bowl! Add some cheese curds, maple almonds and you've got yourself an award winning charcuterie board! With the cold temps this weekend, don't forget to grab some Brown's Orchard apple cider. Mulled cider is a must this time of year.
Pots of chili, soups and stews are on tap for the weekend as well. Start with our ground beef, beef shanks, or ham hocks and you'll be a star in your kitchen! We've got a bit of everything here in the farm stand. Drop on by when you're out and about and check us out! We'd love to see you. We're open 12:00 - 5:00!
TRY THESE RECIPES!
We thought we'd share links to some amazing recipes our customers have shared with us as well as ones we've made this week.
Did you know that one of Vermont's largest maple sugar operations operates right here in Shrewsbury? Have you ever been tromping in the woods opposite John C. Stewart and Sons in Cuttingsville and seen multiple huge tubing running down the mountain? Ever wonder how the Stewart family manages to produce almost 40,000 gallons of syrup a year? Then come to the tour conducted by Alyssa Stewart and learn how they planned and developed this dream and explain their operation - while walking - or snowshoeing? - on some of their trails. Tour is limited to 15 people so you must pre register. Send some of your questions ahead of time so Alyssa can be sure to address them on the tour! To sign up contact Weezie at vtzippity@gmail.com
