In this episode of Yard to Table , Trevor and Ellen Crafts sit down with C. Marina Marchese—a beekeeper, author, and honey sommelier whose journey from artist to honey connoisseur is as inspiring as it is sweet. Marina shares how a single taste of fresh honey from a neighbor’s hive transformed her life, leading her to create Red Bee Honey and found the American Honey Tasting Society (AHTS).

Dive into the fascinating world of honey as Marina teaches Trevor and Ellen the sensory analysis techniques she mastered in Italy. Together, they taste honeys from around the globe, exploring their diverse flavors and stories. Marina also introduces her latest book, The World Atlas of Honey, which profiles over 80 countries and their unique botanical honey sources.

Get ready to savor the art and science behind one of nature’s sweetest creations. Don’t forget to pick up her book and follow Marina and Red Bee Honey on Instagram for more honey-filled adventures!

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Ellen and Trevor welcome Chef Genee Habansky, owner of Herbaceous Catering, in this week’s episode of Yard to Table . Chef Genee has - in her own words - “been feeding her loved ones for a long time” and she channels that care into her menus that are infused with a plant based, healing, culinary philosophy.

A huge supporter of Connecticut farms Chef Genee talks in this episode about where she procures the fruits, veggies and proteins she uses and the relationships she has developed with the farmers. And we are sharing some of those farms here (to name just a few!):

· Sport Hill Farm

· Ox Hollow Farm

· Beaver Brook Farm

· Shaggy Coos Farm

· Riverbank Farm

· Woodland Farm

Follow Chef Genee on her on Instagram at @herbaceouscatering.

And in this episode Trevor continues to wage his campaign for chickens at Stonebrook. Will Ellen give in? Listen to find out!

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It’s all holiday yards and tables in this episode of Yard to Table as Ellen and Trevor discuss their winter holiday traditions during the coziest season in Connecticut – Yuletide! They talk about their garden's winter preparations, the joy of decorating with greenery and family treasures, and honoring the winter solstice. And it’s all about bringing in the light for the holidays at Stonebrook House and they will talk about how they do that with the tradition of lighting Bayberry candles, making a Feuerzangenbowle, and burning a Yule log and share all their other Christmas Eve rituals. The episode concludes with their excitement for the upcoming holiday season and the joy of being together with those you love. Happy Holiday Yardists!

Message us at the link below for the our Glühwein recipe and for more info on any of our celebrations!

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In this episode of Yard to Table Trevor and Ellen talk with the trail blazer Lori Cochran-Dougall, Executive Director of the Westport Farmers Market (WFM) in Westport CT. Lori is the current force behind WFM, first envisioned by actor Paul Newman and Chef Michel Nischan in 2006. The WFM is rated the best Farmers Market in Connecticut and plays a huge role in fostering community while supporting small businesses and local farmers. Listeners will hear how Lori makes all that come together with her expertise and passion while also learning how to shop at a market, the importance of shopping local and learning "who grows your food". And of course Trevor will attempt to sneak in an accent and launch a continued appeal to Ellen for chickens at Stonebrook House.

Follow the Westport Farmers Market on Instagram and support the Market all season long on Thursdays 10am – 2pm at the following locations:

SUMMER MARKET
50 Imperial Ave, Westport CT
May - November

WINTER MARKET
Gilberties 7 Sylvan Ln, Westport CT
November - March

You can donate to support the Market here...

And you can listen to Ellen read Jesse Spray Crafts poem on Cosmos Flower here!

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Warning - listen to this episode on a full stomach, hunger may ensue! On this episode of Yard to Table it’s truly a journey from the garden to the plate. Ellen and Trevor talk about their growing season and what they have done with the amazing bounty from Stonebrook Gardens. They get into how they preserve the goodness by freezing and canning, share some recipes and chat about what may be on the table for the upcoming holiday.

Recipes they talk about:

• Refrigerator Pickles
• Roasted Radishes
• Zucchini Carpaccio
• Zucchini Lasagna
• Sun Gold Tomato Soup
• San Marzano Tomato Sauce
• Green Bean Casserole ala Ellen
• Butternut Squash Whipped Feta Dip

Message the show at the link below for the recipes you’d like to have from the episode and send any ideas for an upcoming podcast! We all give thanks to you for listening!

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Flower Friend and yard designer at Stonebrook House Christina Koether of Nomadica joins Ellen and Trevor at the table today! Christina is a florist, garden designer, advanced master gardener, and flower farmer, growing right in her own backyard in Weston, CT! She encourages us all to treat our back yards like mini-national parks focusing on biodiversity and using native pollinator-friendly plants AND she gives communities the tools to do this with her own Mini Meadow Grant program. Follow her on Instagram at @stateofnomadica for tips, inspiration and more!

People and things we talk about:

• Dr. Doug Tallamy
• Home Grown National Parks
• Pollinator Pathway

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In this episode of "Yard to Table," hosts Ellen and Trevor discuss the easier-than-you-might-think crop to grow in your yard - Garlic! This self-sustaining gem of the garden has been around for literally thousands of years and is an all-star for your home cooking in many surprising ways. Can you say "scape"?

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Trevor and Ellen host their first guest on Yard to Table Liz Rueven, a writer, cook, educator, and founder of Kosher Like Me…and yes, they met in a yard! They discuss their shared passion for local, sustainably grown food and their experiences with the local farming community in Connecticut. Liz talks about the intersection of kosher eating and vegetable forward eating, emphasizing the importance of seasonal ingredients and ethical sourcing. Listen for some good chats on the many deep traditions that connect us and making delicious food. follow her on Instagram @kosherlikeme.

Places we talk about:

• Lachat Town Farm – https://lachattownfarm.org
• Wakeman Town Farm - https://www.wakemantownfarm.org
• Vivs Veggies at Chestnut Farm – @vivsveggies
• Westport Farmers Market - https://www.westportfarmersmarket.com
• Kneads Bakery - https://kneadsbakerycafe.com

Books we talk about:

• The Flavor Bible – The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, Base on the Wisdom of America’s Most Imaginative Chefs, by Andrew Dorenburg and Karen Page
• Encyclopedia of Jewish Food by Gil Marks

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