 Dear Neighbors and Friends,
Rye Farmers' Market - Update
We are thrilled to announce that The Rye Farmers Market will open on June 24th and will be held every Wednesday from 2 - 5:30pm in the town parking lot on the west side of the Rye Congregational Church.
Here are some highlights that distinguish the Rye Farmers Market:
Rye Harbor Lobster and Seaport Fish will be selling seafood.
Applecrest Farm will have a wide variety of apple products available.
White Heron Tea will have their wonderful organic teas and prepared foods.
Buzz Bomb Spice Blends will bring organic spice blends and gluten-free baked goods.
Sea View Farm will have locally raised bison, chicken and pork.
Slivery Moon Creamery will bring their delicious assortment of raw milk cheeses.
Skip's Cider Donuts will make fresh donuts right in front of you!
Arbor Inn Bakery is an online bakery in Rye that ships delicious cakes, cookies, and bars and will bring their mouth-watering baked goods to the Rye Market.
Yellow House Farm will have fresh poultry available once a month at the market.
Also distinctive to the Rye Farmers' Market are the many residents who have formed co-ops to bring products that are grown, raised and baked in Rye:
Fresh eggs - we will be selling fresh eggs from several backyard chicken farmers in Rye.
Fresh produce - we will have fresh fruits and vegetables from farmers in Rye. We are reclaiming the Rye tradition of farming.
Fresh baked goods - come see the special goods baked by our Rye Bakers co-op.
All this plus a story hour for children with readers from the Rye Library and hands-on children's crafts.
We would appreciate donations of tables, baskets or market tents that are sitting around cluttering up your garage, basement or attic - just email me and we will come get whatever items you can share with our groups.
Let me know if you need more information and see you at the market!
Thank you, cheers, Jaci, ojgrote@me.com. |
The 2009 Summer Rye Energy Project - Home Grown - Update |
 Home Grown: the backyard provision garden. So far 32 households, including a four-family community garden, 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. Herbalists, fruit growers, and orchard owners are also welcome to take part in the project.
As a way to reduce our carbon footprint and 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 from June 15th through September 10th.
A gala opening and show of these works of art will be held at the Rye Public Library on Thursday evening, October 1st.
This is the last call...so, if you are a resident and interested in registering for the Home Grown project please contact Mimi White at mimiwhite@earthlink.net or 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. _____________________ __________________________________________________________
"To me it (gardening) is much like reading - one of those things you do for yourself all through your life. My grandmother gardened until she was 97 years old and her sister was 99 before she stopped gardening. My mother is 78 and gardening strong!" Mary Coombs, Rye Junior High Librarian. |
Rye Junior High School Open Garden - Tuesday, June 16th |
The Rye Junior High School Community Garden is beautiful!
Come visit the garden on Tuesday, June 16th during the school's Celebration of Learning Day. Students will be giving guided garden tours throughout the day. In the evening the RJH chorus will perform a selection of garden related songs and the students hope to hold the premier of Seedfolks, a film by the RJH FilmFolks. The film is based on the book "Seedfolks" by Paul Fleischmann. It tells the heartwarming story of a diverse community garden.
The RJH garden will be part of the Rye Energy Committee's 2009 Home Grown Project.
The garden is a collaboration between the RJH students, faculty, families, and community. It provides an outdoor classroom where students and community can work and learn together.
For more information regarding the garden and the open garden, visit the RJH garden website at ryejrhigh.org. |
Earth-friendly Cooking and Wellness Classes in Portsmouth |
Nourishing Your Family From the Inside Out
How to Pick and Prepare Spring Greens! Kale, Chard, Watercress, Arugula, and more!
Monday, June 8 from 7-9pm at Atrezzi Kitchen Accessories, 78 Market St, Portsmouth
Not sure what to do with deep leafy green vegetables such as arugula, chard, and kale? Come and learn some easy and tasteful ways to select and prepare deep rich greens both raw and cooked. Spring greens are very cleansing and a great way to detox after a long winter. Nothing could be healthier!
Come hungry and try raw kale salad, arugula pesto, green quiches, some simple homemade dressings to top off your greens and more! You'll learn about some local and organic farming practices, and what questions to ask farmers so you know what you're getting.
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
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Attend the First Annual Local Energy Committees Conference |
Saturday, June 20 at the Grappone Center in Concord from 8am - 4:30pm.
The Local Energy Committee Working Group of the Carbon Coalition is hosting a conference to help New Hampshire communities reduce energy use, curb greenhouse gas emissions and save taxpayer dollars. This day-long conference will include examples of projects and provide participants with tools for action aimed at empowering local energy committees.
Help spread the word about this opportunity to collaborate with New Hampshire citizens and key leaders to influence the future of our state's energy and economic demands.
The Rye Energy Committee will pay for two participants to attend the conference. All we ask is that you report back to us at our next energy meeting. Contact Steve White at 964-6586 or at steve-white@earthlink.net if you are interested in attending. Please visit www.carboncoalition.org/Conference for conference information. |
Home Cheesemaking: Ricotta & Mozzarella in Exeter |
Monday, June 1st from 6-9pm at 30 linden street (the old Exeter High School).
Learn to make your own unprocessed, local cheese right at home. Through a lecture and hands-on demonstrations, this introduction to home cheesemaking will get you started on making ricotta and mozzarella, and may include yogurt and goat cheese if time allows. Basic equipment and procedures will be covered.
This is a one-night workshop by Debra Kam and Lenore Smith.
Course fee is $30. Supplies included.
To register, call Joyce at the adult ed office at 775-8457 or stop by the office 8:30AM -3:00PM, M-F at 30 Linden Street (old Exeter High School), entrance D, room 137. |
Author Lisa Hamilton at RiverRun Bookstore in Portsmouth |
On Saturday, June 27, Lisa Hamilton, author of "Deeply Rooted: Unconventional Farmers in the Age of Agribusiness" will be speaking at RiverRun Bookstore from 6-8:00 PM.
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The Central Road garden plot offered by The Appel Family to a willing gardener has been claimed. Brandon Smith, Rye resident and State agronomist, will be farming the property and keeping us posted on his progress. Many thanks to the Appel Family. |
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Call the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, Family, Home & Garden Education Center toll free at 1-877-EXT-GROW. |
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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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Visit our website by going to Rye Energy Committee and clicking on Rye Eats Local.
Happy Eating,
Mimi White & Tracy Ritzo
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June Recipe
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Baked Asparagus with Balsamic Butter Sauce
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 4
"Fresh asparagus is baked until tender and dressed with a blend of butter, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar."
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
cooking spray
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Arrange the asparagus on a baking sheet. Coat with cooking spray, and season with salt and pepper.
3. Bake asparagus 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender.
4. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat, and stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. Pour over the baked asparagus to serve. | |
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