Comments for The Kitchen Garden Network

Comment on Local Grass Fed Beef For Sale by andrew

andrew — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:51:45 +0000

was wondering how the grass fed beef was working out for you guys and if you had many orders.
we are a small family farm and wanted to start in grass fed beef program and was looking for some one with experience and pricing.

thanks,
andrew

Comment on The Anti Food Mile Argument by Dan Coree

Dan Coree — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:32:38 +0000

CRAP,
DIDNT TEACH ME ANYTHING!

Comment on A Stupid or Wily Farmer? by Mark

Mark — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:27:33 +0000

Phew Podchef,
What was the reason again….lol I suppose your cattle are being pig like but in a less messy way.
Have you finished training your shepp to drive yet or are they still back seat drivers.

Cheers Mark

Comment on Gastrocast TV– Squash by admin

admin — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 04:13:53 +0000

Steve,

Thanks for the compliments. If that wasn’t a Snack Jack, then it may have been a Sugar N’ Spice or an Orange Smoothie. We grew several and bought a few others. I am kicking myself for not pointing out the gourds I had there like the “Crown of Thorns”, aka “Yugoslavian Finger Fruit.” Thanks for the link.

Comment on Gastrocast TV– Squash by Steve Lospalluto

Steve Lospalluto — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 01:18:43 +0000

Nice video Podchef (and great cameo by Rowan)!
Was that really a “Snackjack” pumpkin or a “New England Pie”?
Folks might be interested in some squash postings from a blog here in Mount Vernon. http://foodonthebrain.wordpress.com/tag/squash/ There is a squash risotto recipe, a squash soup made with Padana squash (one of my favorites from Italy), and a simple baked Delicata squash similar to the preparation you show in the video.
Hope your Thanksgiving was enjoyable.
Steve

Comment on Recent Letter to the Vobes by Mark

Mark — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 19:01:31 +0000

Hi Podchef,

What a world we live in…you can’t leave anything lying around,
one minute a whole pig, the next someones nicked the body
and left you just the head. It’s just not on.

Cheers Ma… oh no someones got the rk

Comment on Farming, Agriculture and Social Media by Steve Lospalluto

Steve Lospalluto — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 02:46:57 +0000

Neal,
My skepticism is in the use of these social media tools like facebook, linked-in, myspace by ag product producers. I guess I’m waiting for some examples of producers that are usng these methods to connect with their customers (or potential ones).
Right now I see people using the “traditional” internet tools to source ag products. For example, people use websites like localharvest.org that are national in scope to find farms and farm products near their homes. Or in our area people use sites like pugetsoundfresh.org that has an easy to search database. It’s up to the growers to maintain their profiles and links to their websites.
Anyway, I agree that the discussion should get started and is worth having. But gardening and farming always comes down to show and tell - how did you do it and was it successful?
Cheers, Steve

Comment on Farming, Agriculture and Social Media by admin

admin — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 17:52:26 +0000

Steve,

Thanks for the views. In terms of defining Social Media/Web 2.0, I don’t think we can limit ourselves to just “blogs” as the only means of outreach. One thing we typically forget is that, in all reality, email is social media. When we send an email with links to information we want to share then we are using “social media”. In addition, Podcasts, networking sites like Linked-In and Facebook are all great platforms to share information, get feedback and engage in discussion.

Most important, though, is that the discussion gets started.

Comment on Farming, Agriculture and Social Media by Steve Lospalluto

Steve Lospalluto — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 02:40:10 +0000

Hi Neal.
Though I am a little skeptical of all the buzz about social media, I would agree that it can play a role in closing the gap between producer and consumer. I think producers of agricultural products should definitely have a presence on the web with a “traditional” website whether or not there is a social aspect like a blog or newsletter. I think where web 2.0 comes in to the benefit of small producers can be from the consumer side; bloggers posting about farms and foods that they visit, patronize, admire, etc. But what I think is valuable are postings or blogs that emphasize the enriching experience that people have enjoyed at the farm or back in the kitchen or home.
A couple of blogs in our Skagit Valley region that I have come across that promote local producers are : http://foodonthebrain.wordpress.com/ and http://skagitfoodshed.wordpress.com/ .
A farmer’s blog that I have enjoyed is http://www.ladybugletter.com/ which is more of a newsletter of the creative writing of farmer Andy Griffin.
Make mine an IPA.
Steve

Comment on Rooting for Farmers Award by nika

nika — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:07:31 +0000

Oh my goodness, thanks for the nomination!

Now I have to scour the web, looking for other food bloggers who are doing the same. Should be a great experience.

Did I tell you I am thinking of setting up some space for some Berkshires? If that goes well, we will be looking into other perhaps more rare breeds.

If you know of any heritage breeds that have a really good fat (as in high) ratio (both intramuscular and extramusc) I would love to hear it. There is a growing market for extramuscular organic lard and I think it would be nice to find a breed that makes a goodly quantity of that (oh and it needs to be cold-loving, I live in the tundra of MA).

Nika

ps: we finished our chicken house - http://humblegarden.com