Eaglewood Farms - Taste How Good Food Can Be

We met David Finn (and Alicia) of Eaglewood Farms at the winter Wethersfield Farmer's Market; he raised the beef and provided the bottom round roast for our New Year's dinner. Since the Wethersfield market will return in the spring, we will look for him at the Billings Forge Farmer's Market (Hartford); or at the indoor/heated Winter Farmers Market at Norfield Grange, Weston, Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For some insight on the integrity involved in the work on his farm in Barkhampstead, Conn. - and why he believes in farmer markets, visit www.eaglewoodgourmetfood.com. A quote from the site: "We know all of the people involved in the processes for years, there are no middlemen. All are small business people of the highest integrity whom you can contact personally. Pure food for the body is the foundation for your healthy food list."

Grown In (Or On) Connecticut Earth

Looking for food grown in (or on) the rich soils of Connecticut?

Connecticut-grown meat producers offer an online guide to finding 75 producers of livestock including poultry, beef, pork, lamb, bison, goat, and more.

Connecticut Dairy Products guide offers locations to pick up fresh milk, cream, eggnog, yogurt, specialty cheeses, ice cream, and butter.

The Apple Growers brochure lists places to visit (or call) for ordering pies or selecting fruit, gift baskets and such. Additional offerings are included in the 2009-2010 Winter Farmers' Markets.

(There's Connecticut Honey Producers or maple sugarhouses listings, too. Perfect to tuck in a jar of either for a gift to bring your hosts on a visit.)

The Specialty Food Producers showcase quality, locally produced specialty items that include beverages, condiments, appetizers, and snacks.

"Your Guide to Connecticut Farm Wineries" can provide the perfect complement to all foods.

The CT Garden and Landscape Trail brochure is a guide (by county) to track down holiday plants and fresh Christimas trees.

For more information, visit the Connecticut Department of Agriculture’s Web site at www.CTGrown.gov (click on “publications” at the left of the page.)