Monthly Archives: October 2011

Harvest Monday, October 31, 2011

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Norma Chang

October was coming to an end and still no hard frost, quite unusual, but snow shower was predicted for the area so Mary who is in charge of the Edible Landscape, Dutchess County Farm & Home Center, Rt. 44, Millbrook, … Continue reading →

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New York Cider Week, October 16-23, 2011

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Norma Chang

Charles Derbyshire, Old Mill Wines & Spirits, Rhinebeck, NY kicked off Cider Week (October 16 – 23)  at the Dutchess County Sheep & Wool Festival, Rhinebeck, NY I must confess, I always thought cider is just that sweet drink you purchase … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, October 24, 2011

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Norma Chang

Sorry about the blue tint in the photos, don’t know what I did to my camera. Will take it to a camera store to get it checked. Dug in all my white sweet potatoes, total weight 14 pounds. Some critters … Continue reading →

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Dutchess County Sheep & Wool Festival, Sat. & Sun.,October 15-16, 2011

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Norma Chang

Got to love these faces! It was 2 glorious and hectic autumn days at the Dutchess County Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY. http://www.sheepandwool.com So much to see and do – the animals, the fiber, the crafts. There were … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, October 17, 2011

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Norma Chang

This past week was an extremely busy week. Had classes on Tuesday and Wednesday. Volunteered at Locust Grove on Thursday.  Friday was devoted to shopping and preparing for my Saturday and Sunday cooking demonstrations at the Dutchess County Sheep and Wool … Continue reading →

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