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"Spring -
an experience in
immortality."
Henry D. Thoreau
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Here's what's new this week at our
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Fire Wire Flexible
Grilling Skewers
 What a great idea! And they really, really work. Perfect kabobs every time.
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Mario Batali's "Italian Grill"
 Speaking of grilling...this is a new cookbook that every grill meister must have! |
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Pug or Lab Rice
Bowls
Perfect sized bowl for rice, sauces...or even a food dish for a spoiled cat or dog
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Happening in and around
Hammertown Country ...
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Joan's Pick this Week - Bobble "Green" Water Bottles
I love these new Bobbles. Why? Because Bobble is a terrific idea - clever, colorful and fun while still being environmentally responsible. Made from recycled plastic and free of BPA, Phthalates, and PVC, it's "Green" (and also red, blue, black & magenta!).
Bobble is a water bottle and filter in one. Sort of like having your own personal-size Brita. Read more...
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Three Spots are now available for our last Spring Cooking Class: Creamy 7-minute Risotto with Mary Murfitt
 Sunday, May 23rd
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
You are guaranteed to learn how to
make an incredible risotto in
7 minutes, and learn the skills of cooking with today's safe and easy
pressure cookers. Mary and her assistants, Joan Osofsky and Bonnie
Hundt, will be making the salad and homemade biscotti -- two more
recipes to take home and try. MENU:
- Proscesso and/or Mimosas
- 2 Risotto Recipes (1 vegetarian)
- Baby greens featuring a demonstration of Joan's Own Vinaigrette
- Homemade Biscotti & Shapiro's locally roasted coffee
Click here to reserve your spot NOW!
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Transforming an old space into a new B & B -- Hammertown to the Rescue!
 Do you have friends or relatives visiting and you just don't have
room? Are you in the city and looking for a perfect weekend getaway?
Sugar Maple Suite -
A new B&B in Claverack is now the place I'll be recommending. It's
a charming private suite and I'm proud that I had something to do with
it's renovation. Read more...
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Trade Secrets is this Weekend!!
For the past ten years, Trade Secrets has brought garden-lovers from
around the world to the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut to discover new
plants, topiary, and antiques for their gardens. This year nearly 60 vendors and garden antiques dealers from
around the northeast region - including Hammertown Barn who has been participating since the very first Trade Secrets will be at the picturesque LionRock Farm this weekend.
Click to read more...
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Hammertown Garden Update: Daydreaming in Poison Ivy
 From Danielle:
While taking loads of weeds and sticks to the compost area, I happen
to pass by an area of the property that I would love to clean up and
plant. Since it's visible from the Barn, Main House, Gatehouse, and
the road it really should be done. But, what will grow under those
trees?
I walked through the weeds, pine needles, and sticks and I thought
to start by clearing these weeds so I could see what I'm dealing with. Did I say WEEDS? Weeds they were not! Read more... |
Hylton Hundt "Hairapy" Event to help save the Gulf Coast and it's Wildlife WE WANT YOUR HAIR TO GET OILY!
Please join us on
Friday, May 28th
3:00 - 7:00 pm
Wine - Cheese - Raffle
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This Week's Recipe: Smoked Salmon Pate
 This recipe comes from Adam Zieminski, chef/owner of Cafe Adam
Brasserie in Great Barrington, right next to our Hammertown Great
Barrington store. It is one of our favorite farm to table restaurants,
and we highly recommend a visit.
Click here to get it...
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There's a Sale Every Day in May!
 We're celebrating the beautiful month of May with a sale every day of the week. Monday: All Jewelry 15% off
Tuesday: All Kid's items - books, toys, clothing... save 15%
Wednesday: Anything Gardening - books, hats, tools and seeds 15% off
Thursday: All Cookbooks and Cookware - 15% off
Friday: All Bags - 15% off
Saturday & Sunday: Rugs & Lighting - 15% off
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Thanks to Richard Wheeler for this week's beautiful photograph. It was taken in his Mom's garden in Ancramdale.
Hope to see you soon!
Joan
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