2010 was the year that I completely gave up buying conventional supermarket meats and eggs. All of the farms that I purchase meats from are organic or use organic farming methods and treat the animals humanely. The best meals begin with fresh, quality ingredients. Once you make the switch to farm fresh you just can't go back - trust me! We are lucky to have some really wonderful farms in New Jersey and I keep discovering more all the time!
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| Merrick Farm Organic farm, grass-fed beef, CSA Farmingdale, NJ (Monmouth County) |
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| Podere di Melo, European Style chickens,duck, pastured pork Lambertville, NJ Hunterdon County |
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| Simply Grazin Skillman, NJ (Somerset County) (meat is available to non- members at Whole Foods stores in NJ, CT, NY) |
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| Cherry Grove Farm, grass-fed beef,pork, sausage, cheeses and eggs Lawrenceville, NJ (Mercer County) |
2010 was also the year that I joined a CSA for the first time and enjoyed fresh organic vegetables for the entire growing season. I miss my weekly boxes but recently discovered Suburban Organics which delivers fresh organic produce all year long. I was very happy with the box that I received and will be ordering again!
With all of the snowy weather we've had, I have been craving some nice warm cookies with a cup of tea. I was inspired to make
Snickerdoodles when I saw the recipe listed in Food.com's top 10 recipes of 2010 list. Pretty darn good! Oh, and the snow total in my town was 36" - quite a bit more than the "over 20" that I guestimated!
Happy New Year!!! May everyone have a happy, healthy, prosperous and delicious 2011!
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