Dear Neighbors and Friends,
The 2009 Summer Rye Energy Project - Home Grown - Update
 Home Grown: the backyard provision garden. So far 24 households have registered to take part in the 2009 Rye Energy backyard garden project. In conjunction with the Rye Public Library, the Rye Energy Committee is inviting Rye residents to plant a summer vegetable garden. As a way to save on our carbon footprint and to ensure fresh, healthy foods we are encouraging people in town to take up gardening. And to continue with our commitment to the area artists and because we believe that art transforms behavior, we are inviting area artists to paint or photograph these backyard gardens. We will have a gala opening and show of these works of art at the Rye Public Library on Thursday evening, October 1st. So order those seeds and turn over your dirt. If you are a resident and interested in registering for the Home Grown project please contact Mimi White at mimiwhite@earthlink.net or call Mimi at 964-6586. If you are an area artist and wish to paint, draw, or photograph the gardens please contact Magi Leland at magiallis@comcast.net.
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"Last year was my first year as a gardener because I finally had a place to garden. It was terrific. For $12, I had zucchini, beans, cukes, tomatoes, basil and lettuce. And, oh, did I mention zucchini! I was inspired by my neighbor who has a garden. My garden is small, about 18' x 6'. I would be happy to be considered for the artists project," Linda Toumpas, Rye resident |
| Rye Farmers' Market - Update |
Rye Farmers Market Begins End of June
The Rye Farmers Market will start at the end of June. The exact date will be posted in the June newsletter. It will be located at the Town Parking Lot to the right of the Rye Congregational Church where Central and Washington Roads meet. The Market will be open every Wednesday from 2 to 5:30. The aim is to provide one stop shopping of local fare from vendors which include Applecrest Farms (vegetables and fruits), White Heron Tea (teas and prepared foods), Joy Lane Farm (goat cheese and goat milk soap), Skip's Cider Donuts, Sea View Farm (bison and chicken), Yellow House Farm (chicken, duck, guinea fowl) as well as many Rye growers who are forming coops to sell vegetables, herbs, eggs and baked goods. There is an effort being made to include seafood. As news of the market spreads, we are sure others will want to become vendors at our Market, therefore, the Market Committee looks forward to receiving applications throughout the season. The Market will run until the beginning of October. For applications, please contact Jaci Grote at 235-6287, Susan Anderson at 431-7775 or Patty Anderson at 436-4444. |
| Portsmouth Events |
Saturday, May 2 - Opening day of the Portsmouth Farmer's Market! Located in the City Hall lot on Junkins Avenue from 8:00 to 1:00. Rain or shine, SGA vendors will be there to bring you fresh, local produce, meats, dairy, breads & pastries, gourmet foods, fine crafts and more.
Saturday, May 9 - Sustainability Fair at Portsmouth Middle School. Sustainability entrepreneurs will exhibit their ideas, products and projects. The Rye Energy Committee will have a table at the fair. Be sure to stop by and say hello! There will be an emphasis on slow and local food along with engaging environmental education for kids.
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| Local Eggs |
Order your fresh bantam eggs from Beach Lily Market for $3.00 a dozen. Call Kathy at 964-4314 or email flowerpowr@comcast.net |
| Rhubarb Available |
For fresh rhubarb contact Deb Armstrong at 964-9277. |
| Seaview Farm will be at the Rye Farmers' Market |
On our farm, we raise pigs, chickens, hens, and turkeys in additon to the buffalo. We anticipate offering not only buffalo at the Rye farmer's market, but chicken/broilers and eggs from our farm, possibly some fresh vegetables and herbs, too. We are also accepting orders for our FRESH turkeys for Thanksgiving. Check out our our website at http://sites.google.com/site/seaviewfarmsllc/ |
| Join the Yellow House Farm Poultry Buying Group |
Last year Mimi and Steve White organized the first Yellow House Farm poultry buying group. Farmer Joseph Marquette brought his poultry to Rye once a month where the buyers met him and picked up and paid for their birds. Mimi and Steve plan to continue the venture. Joseph raises all natural heritage birds. He sells chicken (fryers and roasters), goose, duck, and turkey. Last year he also offered guinea fowl. From time to time he sells chicken, goose, and duck eggs. He is taking orders now for holiday turkey and geese. Visit Joseph's website at http://www.yellowhousefarmnh.com. If you wish to join the buying group or want more information please email Mimi at mimiwhite@earthlink.net or call 964-6586.
Yellow House Farm in Barrington offers Chicken Husbandry 101 on Saturday, May 9th and Saturday, May 16th from 10am-3pm. These full day workshops help you learn to keep your own heritage flock of birds. For details and information about Yellow House Farm go to http://www.yellowhousefarmnh.com/content/2346 |
| Henry's Market in New Castle |
Henry's Market on Main Street in the center of New Castle is warm and inviting. Managers, Ana Gabriela (daughter of owners, Nancy and David Borden) and her husband Geoff Hayhurst have tried their best to keep things local. Henry's Market has basic grocery items as well as beautifully displayed local and organic foods. They offer fresh fruits and vegetables from Golden Harvest, meats from Kellie Brook Farm in Greenland, dairy products from the Little Milk Man, local eggs from Jaci and Otto Grote of Rye, Me & Ollie's breads and granola, along with a selection of local beers and a variety of wine.
Henry's isn't just a market, it's also a quaint village café with seating for nine and additional seating outside during the warmer months. Enjoy White Heron Tea or Carpe Diem coffee while snacking on locally baked goodies from Great Island Bakery in New Castle (warning: the sticky buns go like hot-cakes on weekend mornings). Ana Gabriela creates delicious homemade sandwiches, wraps and soups using the local ingredients that are sold in the store.
So, whether you walk, bike or ride, be sure to visit Henry's comfortable, friendly, old fashioned market and café, and eat local. Call 430-2008 for hours.
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Rye Junior High School Garden - Update |
The Rye Junior High garden work day was a huge success!
Many thanks to the Rye Junior High faculty, students, alumni, family, friends, and community  members who worked so hard at the RJH garden work day. Also, a big thanks to those who couldn't work but dropped off food for the hungry workers. Ditches were dug for fence posts and a water main. Rocks were raked and cleared out of the way. Six raised beds (made in the tech ed) were set and filled. Fencing was measured and secured to posts. Stones were spread on the garden paths and spring peas were planted in a Seedfolks style garden bed. What a productive day! The students have finished reading " Seedfolks" by Paul Fleischmann. A wonderful book about a community garden that brings people together. The Rye Public Library has copies to lend.
The RJH garden will be a part of The Rye Energy Committee's Home Grown project.
The garden is a collaboration between the RJH students, faculty, families, and community. It will provide an outdoor classroom where students and community can work and learn together. For more information contact Tracy at tritzo@comcast.netVisit the beautiful and informative RJH garden website at ryejrhigh.org. |
| Rye Public Library - Foraging Class on Thursday, May 28th from 6:30-8pm |
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Please join me, Rebecca Gray, as I take you through my foraging journey. We will discuss safety, resources, at least 15 local edible plants, and recipes. I started foraging as a child, but my real training occurred in 2008 while studying Herbalism. From this class, I am confident that you will have the tools to find the hidden treasures in your yard, as we sample the treasures from my yard.
The class is free and open to the public. |
| Garden Classes in Kittery |
Community Garden
Thursday, May 7th from 6:30-8 p.m.
Come explore the possibilities of a "community garden" with Jenny Isler, the Coordinator of the Community Garden at Strawbery Banke. This will be a discussion for those interested in learning more about community gardens and also for those pursuing a community garden project.
Resident Fee: $8, $10 Nonresident.
Home Cheesemaking: Ricotta & Mozzarella
Thursday, May 14 from 6:30-9 p.m.
You can learn to make your own unprocessed, local cheese right at home. This introduction to home cheesemaking will get you started on making ricotta and mozzarella cheese through a lecture and demonstration. We will cover basic equipment and procedures, and may include yogurt and goat cheese as time allows. Debra Kam and Lenore Smith have been exploring home cheesemaking over the past year as part of eating locally. Resident
Fee: $15, $17 Non resident, plus materials fee All classes are held at Traip Academy in Kittery. For more information please call Kittery Adult Education at 207-439-5896 or visit us at www.kittery.maineadulted.org |
Earth-friendly Cooking and Wellness Classes |
NHSlow Foods, Fast Dinner: Quick Meals - Monday May 18, from 7 - 9pm
Want to make healthy dinners but don't have the time? Learn how to prepare some quick and easy nutrient-dense meals and soups using homemade stocks. You'll also learn how grass-fed meats from local farms provide more nutrients than "supermarket" meats, and how to find local sources of high quality meat and poultry.
Location: Attrezzi Kitchen Accessories, 78 Market Street, Portsmouth, Fee: $40 per class Instructors: Tracey Miller is a certified health & wellness counselor from Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She helps individuals and families eat healthier through personal coaching, nutrition education and cooking classes. Kate Donald is an organic vegetable farmer, and advocate for local, sustainable agriculture. She works with Seacoast Eat Local to help consumers connect with local farmers and locally produced foods.
RSVP to tosbornemiller@yahoo.com, 603-380-1080 or katedonaldnh@gmail.com, 603-580-5364 |
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Call the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, Family, Home & Garden Education Center toll free at 1-877-EXT-GROW.
Or call local Master Gardener, Mel Low at 964-8066 |
Rye Garden Plot Available |
There is a garden plot in Rye on Central Road looking for an eager gardener. The Appels have a 50'x50' garden space that they would love to see in use - they will rototill the garden and provide water. Anyone interested should contact Mel Low at 964-8066. |
| Rye Eats Local Bags |
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Rye Eats Local tote/grocery bags Bright, bold, and available for $8.00. 
To order your Rye Eats Local bag contact Steve White at
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Happy Eating,
Mimi White & Tracy Ritzo
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May Recipe
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Baked Chicken And Rhubarb
Ingredients: 3 lb. chicken breasts and thighs or 1 whole chicken cut up
2 c. diced rhubarb (1/2-inch pieces)
1/3 c. sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 1/2 c. water
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
rice for serving
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Combine cornstarch, sugar, rhubarb and water in a saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils.
Cook until clear and thickened, about 2 minutes.
Add lemon juice.
Cool.
Place chicken in a shallow baking dish. Brush with butter and sprinkle with salt. Bake uncovered in 375 degrees oven for 30 minutes.
Spoon rhubarb sauce over chicken.
Sprinkle with spices. Return to oven and bake 20 minutes longer.
Serve immediately with sauce spooned over chicken.
Serve with hot cooked rice.
Yields 4 to 6 servings. | |
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