Friday, February 12, 2010

Tasty Winter Road Trips


In yesterday’s post, Annie said to keep your eyes open for the first signs of tapping the maple trees. Did you know that many of the sugar houses in Massachusetts are open to the public during the sugaring season? For more information, check out the Massachusetts’ Sugarhouse directory. http://www.massmaple.org/members_frames.html. Many of the sugarhouses offer dining where you can enjoy pancakes and other maple syrup treats. You can call the Massachusetts Maple Phone number at (413) 628-3912 to get their boiling schedules. This is a fun outing to add to your late winter/early spring list of road trips.

There are several ways to enjoy the many agricultural businesses throughout New England. This Saturday, February 13th from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm there is a 4-hour cheese making class called Know Your Food: Simple Cheese making at Drumlin Farm Nature Center in Lincoln, MA. If you have never been, it is a great place for the kids. But this cheese making class sounds fun for adults. You must be 16 years or older to take the class. For more information, contact:
Drumlin Farm 208 South Great Road, Lincoln, MA 01773 drumlinfarm@massaudubon.org or by calling 781-259-2200.

Take the time to experience and explore the many agricultural farm businesses that are quintessential New England. Visit the
http://www.mass.gov/agr/events/index.htm to find other classes and events for the family. The inspirational quote of the day is by Steven Wright. “I went to the bank and asked to borrow a cup of money. They said, "What for?" I said, "I'm going to buy some sugar." Have a great Valentine’s Day weekend. Annie
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My gardening influence starts with my Italian grandmother and mother. Their passion for gardening and fresh food has led me to my love for the earth. My Dad taught me my appreciation for nature and my border collies keep me grounded, staying in contact with it daily, whether I want to or not. My husband, Greg's passion for agriculture, horticulture, naturalistic landscape designs and travel have kept us busy in our time together. It's hard to work with and live with your husband but we manage to do it and still find laughter. I think it is because we love food, gardening and nature.

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