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"I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers."
Claude Monet
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Check out Joan's online picks for this week at our
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 Joan always uses this stylish, durable and functional bag when she travels
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Jaunt Tote by Graf and Lantz
 Handmade in L.A. from 100% high quality merino wool felt and vegetable tanned leather. |
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Guadeloupe Tote in Natural
A collaboration between artists in New York and artisans in Madagascar.
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Happening in and around
Hammertown Country ...
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Recommendation from Joan:
MECEC ART SHOW BENEFIT - THIS FRIDAY, MAY 21st
 Phoenix Gallery
Franklin Avenue
Millbrook, New York 12545
FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2010
6 - 8 PM Drinks
Tickets $25.00Bring your family to this wonderful exhibit by children, inspired by the great artists of the world. As a former teacher and a grandparent of
two girls, I believe in the importance of early childhood education. We
are fortunate to have the Millbrook Early Childhood Education Center in our region. It is an example of how people in a community work together for the good of their town and region. Click here... |
Our "Farm to Table" Dinner & Demo was a huge success!
We had another hit on our hands at Saturday Night's "Farm to Table Dinner and Demo" with Job Yacubian of The Farmer's Wife in Ancramdale.
I'll just start with the menu and that will give you an idea of why...
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Check out our two new Summer Cooking Classes
Thursday, June 10th - Little Plates & Libations with JOB YACUBIAN
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm MENU: - Sliders of Roasted Pork Shoulder with pickled carrots, bibb lettuce and siracha
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Asian Style Noodles with Sesame-Peanut Sauce Salad of Shrimp, Mango, Basil & Mint with Tamarind Dressing
Saturday, June 19th - Asian Fusion Demo and Lunch with AMERICA GONZALEZ
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
MENU:
- Salmon Tartare with Sesame Dressing
Seafood Stew with Coconut Milk and Lemon Grass Hot and Sweet Asian Noodles
Click here for more information & to reserve your spot NOW!
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A New Installment from Doodletown Farm
 Installment #3 - "Coming Up With A Plan"
The easy part was done. We had cleaned up and restored the front of
the house. And we repainted it, too. From the road, it looked pretty
good. Now we could take a break and think about what we would like to
do longer term to make it a 21st Century/18th Century house. But...we needed a plan.
Click here for more...
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Trade Secrets - A Wonderful Weekend for a Wonderful Cause!
 They haven't finished counting, but this year's Trade Secrets looks
like it will be their best ever with record attendance and buying!
Just with early morning buying alone, which carries a $100 ticket fee
was twice as many as last year with over 400 people entering the show
at 8:00 a.m.
Click here to see more photos and read more.
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Hammertown Garden: It's time to get the plants from our favorite local Greenhouses
 MEET THE WOMEN:
The gardens at Hammertown just wouldn't be complete without plants from
our favorite local farms. Emily Miller, Linda Pulver, and Julie
Schroeder have shared their love of plants with us for years, so
Crystal and I set off to fill the van.
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Cody's Coop: A great father-son project for the summer
 I work at the Barn with some really wonderful young Moms. They often
talk about what's going on with their kids and families and now and
then I hear something that really piques my interest. Michele
McCarthy, one of our Barn co-Managers (who has worked for me for 10
years) told me about a project her husband, Mike, and her son, Cody are
involved with this summer: raising chickens! More...
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This Week's Recipe: Wild Ramp & New Potato Soup
This recipe came from last Saturday's "Farm to Table Dinner and Demo"
with Job Yacubian of The Farmer's Wife. It was pronounced delicious by
all 18 attendees! I would have gotten a photo of the soup but I was
too busy eating it!
Click here for the recipe...
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New local CSA in Ancramdale - Sol Flower Farm
 There's a NEW CSA in town! (Community Supported Agriculture)
Sol Flower Farm still has shares available for the 2010 harvest
season. Joining a CSA is a great way to reconnect to where and how
your food is grown while supporting a local farmer at the same time. Enjoy the harvest from June to November by becoming a member of Sol
Flower Farm. Click here to learn more... |
Save the Date:
Silhouette Artist, Clay Rice, Returns to Hammertown Barn and Hammertown Great Barrington in June
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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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Hope to see you soon!
Joan
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