Farmers Market, B&B and Event Venue in DC Wine Country
People ask me if eggs need to be refrigerated. The quick answer is, it depends. Do I recommend refrigerating eggs? Yes. Why do I suggesting refrigerating eggs? I suggest it because it preserves the quality of the egg. At a temperature of 40 degrees or below, but not freezing, the growth of any bacteria would […]
My first visit to guide house was back before they had their liquor license. I am glad they finally got it, because they serve mixed drinks made with liquor from Bloomery Plantation. Bloomery is a local distillery that makes liquors, including my personal favorite Limoncello. The drinks change with the season as do the meals. […]
When I first thought about the food I would sell in the market, I imagined selling something special, different, food with a twist on the ingredients, but all of those ideas surprisingly changed. The first product to produce was apple butter made from an old apple tree which has been on the farm for decades. […]
Before I put the eggs out to sell, I candle them. Candling them is essentially grading them. There are a few things to look for when checking eggs. The first thing I look at is the size of the bubble. The bubble should be small, the suze of a nickle or dime. The larger the […]
Although the market needs finishing touches, the market is open for business. The market current features the pasture raised eggs from the hens that are exclusively fed Highland Naturals, non-gmo, all natural, anti-biotic free feed, or organic feed. More products and produce will be coming soon, and I am considering an ordering option for preorders […]