Lynn Karlin's Stunning New Photography Exhibit - Opens this Saturday at Hammertown Barn & Rhinebeck
This photography exhibit is NOT to be missed! And, we are especially excited and proud that Jeff Daly, former Chief of Design at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, agreed to oversee the hanging of this gorgeous exhibit.
Join us at Hammertown Pine Plains and Hammertown Rhinebeck to celebrate the opening of this incredible exhibit (The Pedestal Series) by Maine photographer, Lynn Karlin. The show will run from November 13 - January 2011.
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Our next Cooking Class: Tempting Tapas from Spain
 Saturday, November 20th
11:30 to 2:30 pm
Demo and tasting class with America Gonzalez
Everyone loves America's classes so we've got her back at Hammertown in our new kitchen space preparing tapas and showing us how we can make this popular Spanish cuisine ourselves.
Tapas Menu:- Jamon Serrano - Pan con Tomate - Gazpacho - Tortilla Espanola - Shrimps "ajillo" style Cost: $55 per person
Click here for more details & reservations for this class.
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Enter our "Shop in Your Robe" Contest on Facebook & Win a $200 Prize Package!
 We always love to see you at Hammertown but sometimes it just isn't possible - weather, time constraints or not being near one of our stores make it easier for you to shop with us online. So whether it's in the middle of the night in your pajamas or early in the morning in your robe while enjoying that first cup of coffee. We want to make your online shopping experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, so we're sponsoring a Shop in Your Robe at Hammertown Contest from now through December 5th.
Read how to enter here...
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Save the Date: Graze, Meet the Authors & Chef (December 11th)
Please join Hammertown Barn on Saturday, December 11th in welcoming -
Mary Randolph Carter, Author, "A Perfectly Kept House is the Sign of A Misspent Life"
Liza Donnelly, Cartoonist & Author "When Do They Serve the Wine?"
Job Yacubian, Chef, The Farmer's Wife
Meet authors Liza Donnelly and Mary Randolph Carter and taste delicious food from Chef Job Yacubian prepared to match each of these author's distinct yet complimentary personalities. Just as books and home design reflect personalities, at this event so will the food! This is going to be a fun event so mark your calendars now! Read more...
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Now you'll REALLY know where your food is coming from...
 RUSTY TRACTOR FARM MARKET-
An Online Farmers' Market!
I was away from the store last week and came back to find a lovely burlap bag and a note from Lisa Thomas. The bag itself, with nothing in it, intrigued me. So, I went to the website printed on the back of the attached card and I was hooked from the minute I entered the site. Like so many of you, I am passionate about our local farms, food markets and food artisans. I'm also passionate about supporting new and creative businesses like Lisa's...
Find out more.
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Geophytes: Nature's underground self-storage bins
 Geophytes are storage organs that plants use to protect themselves from harsh winter conditions. They allow plants to store all of their energy through very dry or cold seasons and pop back out to grow and reproduce when conditions are desirable again.
Crocus, tulip, daffodils--all would prefer to be left in the ground and are able to survive the Northeast winters. However, the more tender goephytes like dahlias, gladioli, and caladium are a few that will need to be pulled out of the ground and stored for the winter.
The daunting task...
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This Week's Recipe: All-local Boeuf Bourguignon
This recipe comes to us from Lisa Thomas of Rusty Tractor Farm Market.
She made this rich stew just a couple weeks ago using ingredients grown or produced within 6 miles of her home in Clinton Corners...now that's keeping it local!
Click here to get the recipe...
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 Check out all our new Red Tag items including this
54" Mona Sofette in Leland Flint from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Leland Flint Fabric
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