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Where to Pick the Best Strawberries near LA

by Jennifer O'Brien

Strawberry-picking season has officially begun in Los Angeles (the season usually runs from Mar. through Jun.) so it’s time to don your sun hat and make delicious plans for all the juicy fruit you and the kids will be hauling home. Read below to find the best places in LA to pick strawberries near LA, or if you aren’t into doing the picking yourself and just want to pick-up the freshest berries, we’ve got you covered too.

Underwood Family Farms

Underwood Family Farms is the place to go if you are looking for more than strawberry-picking fun. Wagon rides, an animal center, a retail shop filled with goodies like honey and fresh cut flowers, seasonal events, plus the ability to pick some seasonal vegetables along with the sweet stuff makes this destination a fun, full-day outing for most families. Pull wagons (first come, first served) are available to transport your haul from the fields. 

Pro Tip: Check their Instagram page for strawberry picking updates (the opening of the fields were slightly delayed due to cooler temperatures and to allow more fruit to ripen). 

Hours: Open daily from 9 a.m.—6 p.m.
Cost: Weekdays, $7 per person; Weekends, $10; Special pricing on certain weekends. Kids under 2 are free.

Moorpark & Somis Locations
Online: underwoodfamilyfarms.com

Tanaka Farms

Since 1940, Tanaka Farms has been a real working farm and has produced some of the sweetest strawberries in SoCal. This year, they are offering strawberry picking as part of their u-pick wagon rides that includes: a ride around the farm, family fun in the designated play area, the chance to pick strawberries plus one veggie or, if strawberries aren’t available at the time of your arrival, they’ll substitute for three vegetables depending on crop availability, plus a walk through their education exhibition. If your heart is set on strawberries, know that you can always pick up some pre-harvested strawberries (along with other yummy treats like jams and nuts) from the fresh market stand that is open daily.

Pro Tip: Reservations for strawberry picking tours are required. If strawberries are plentiful this season, they will open up berry picking without requiring a tour. Check their Instagram page for the latest updates on crop availability.

Hours: Wagon rides are available 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; The Fresh Produce Market Stand is open daily from 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person; kids under 2 are free.

5380 3/4 University Dr.
Irvine
Online: tanakafarms.com

Kenny’s Strawberry Farm
For the past 10 years, Kenny’s has been delivering glorious strawberries to SoCal. Open by reservation this year, don’t forget to save time and space in your belly for a visit to Kenny’s Farm Kitchen for ice cream bars made by DOH Creamery. Check their Instagram page for the latest updates.

Hours: Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost: $17 for a large bucket; $7 for a small bucket

953 Rainbow Valley Blvd.
Fallbrook
Online: kennysstrawberryfarm.com

Carlsbad Strawberry Company

If you’re up for a drive, Carlsbad has the perfect climate for growing some of the juiciest strawberries around. The Carlsbad Strawberry Company’s u-pick fields are now open and offer a fun way to get out of the house with your family for the day. In addition to picking your own, they also have a sunflower maze, free games, and hay pyramids. 

Hours: Fields and strawberry stands are open daily from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost: $5 general admission. $12 for a bucket admits 1 person. Kids under 5 are free.

1050 Cannon Rd.

Terry Berries: Everyone can agree that just-off-the-vine strawberries taste the best but if you can’t pick them yourself, swing by these locations for harvested-for-you berries. Terry’s Berries, an offshoot of Terry’s Farm, is located in Ventura, CA has been doling out strawberries since 2003. To stay up-to-date with availability, join their newsletter and follow their Instagram page.

Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (or until sold out); closed Wed. & Sun.

7618 Telephone Rd.
Ventura
Online: terrysberries.com

Thacker Berry Farms: Serving California for over 25 years, this 5-star reviewed strawberry stand has some passionate fans, claiming the juiciest strawberries around. With 10 locations in and around Los Angeles County and North Orange County, you are sure to be close to one of their stands for a quick pick-up. 

Hours: 10 a.m–5:00 p.m.; closed Sun.

Various Locations
Online: thackerberryfarms.com

–Jennifer O’Brien & Andie Huber & Carmen Garcia-Shushtari

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Vegging Out: 11 Plant-Based Restaurants for the Whole Family

by Meghan Yudes Meyers

Getting your child to eat their veggies just got easier! These plant-based restaurants serve up tasty treats that even a meat-eater couldn’t refuse. Whether you’re a vegan family, or prefer a plant-forward diet, the DMV has plenty of choices for even the pickiest of eaters, grown-ups included!

Fruititive

Ilana C. via Yelp

Come here to get your waffle fix! This plant-based smoothie bar also serves up nutritious breakfasts, like the Sweet Berry waffle (with just a hint of lavender!) or the Almond Chocolate Banana waffle. New to the menu: plant-based pizzas with cashew cheese. Want to get this organic goodness on the reg? Fruitive just finished up a pilot program for at-home meal kits and will soon be offering their delivery in the DC metro area. 

1094 Palmer Alley NW
Citycenter
202-836-7749
Online: fruitive.com

Fancy Radish

Fancy Radish via Yelp

This H Street Corridor restaurant has elevated plant-based dishes into "rich, composed plates." Meat-eaters and cheese lovers will be pleasantly surprised at this DC outpost (a sister restaurant to Philly's Vedge). You'll find elegant apps, like a stuffed avocado and hearty, seasonal dishes, like a rutabaga fondue. Kids will want to tuck into the crispy cauliflower tacos. The restaurant is currently offering limited indoor seating, but they also offer carry-out and delivery. 

600 H St NE
H St. Corridor
202-675-8341
Online:

HipCityVeg

HipCityVeg

At the local outpost of Philly-based HipCityVeg, kids will love the Ziggy burger (they won’t even realize it’s a tempeh patty) and the Crispy HipCity Ranch sandwich. The latter is a pretty awesome riff on a fried chicken sandwich. Save room for banana whip, a frozen banana treat with your choice of toppings. The small fast-casual venue, however, is best for take-out or during nonpeak hours.

712 Seventh St. NW.
Penn Quarter
202-621-8057
Online:  hipcityveg.com

NuVegan Cafe

NuVegan Cafe via Yelp

Known for their plant-based twist on soul-inspired comfort foods, NuVegan is a favorite among District vegans. Their juice bar churns out delicious smoothies, and who doesn’t love fried “chicken” and collard greens? Favorites like the Garvey burger, “chicken” drummies with homemade honey mustard, and vegan lasagna get cheers all round. Both laid back locations have speedy service, and the D.C. location is spacious enough to accommodate families.

2928 Georgia Ave.
Columbia Heights
202-232-1700

Black Burn Center
2397 6th St. NW
Howard University Campus

8150 Baltimore Ave.
College Park, MD
202-232-1700
Online: nuvegancafe.com

Sunflower Vegetarian Restaurant

Jhia B. via Yelp

This Asian-inspired restaurant is adorned with—you got it—sunflowers! Food-wise, there’s something for everyone here. Mom can slurp up some spicy noodles, dad can dig into a vegi-bacon potato pie, and the kids can pull together a tapas menu from appetizers like fried “chicken” on a stick, spring rolls, sushi, and more. Note: you will find a few items that include dairy here. This restaurant is currently offering carry-out and delivery due to COVID. 

2531 Chain Bridge Rd.
Vienna, VA
703-319-3888
Online: crystalsunflower.com

Shouk

Shouk via Yelp

This Israeli street food restaurant doesn’t need to use the “v” word to describe their restaurant; their Middle Eastern-inspired menu speaks for itself. In addition to an assortment of plant-based pita sandwiches, Shouk’s polenta fries and choc chip cookie have bona-fide kid-appeal. Bonus: all items are certified Kosher by DC Kosher. 

655 K St. NW
Mt. Vernon Square
202-945-4747

395 Morse St. NE
Union Market District
202 945 4747
Online: shouk.com

Yuan Fu Vegetarian

Eileen C. via Yelp

This casual, intimate spot offers vegan versions of popular Chinese dishes such as hot and sour soup and kung pao “chicken.” Both the mock Peking “duck” and moo shu “pork” are fun, eat-with-your-fingers foods that little hands will love. Other winners include the fried black mushrooms and beef and broccoli.

798 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD
301-762-5937
Online: yuanfuvegetarian.com

Everlasting Life Restaurant

Robbin D. via Yelp

For almost 20 years, Everlasting Life (ELife) has been serving up their eclectic vegan soul food menu. Crowd favorites include two types of mac and cheese (cashew and soy), curried maple drumsticks, jerk “chicken,” and more. On weekends, brunch items span tofu scramble, organic corn grits and whole wheat pancakes. If you or your tot is undecided, feel free to ask the friendly staff for samples. 

9185 Central Ave., Ste A
Capitol Heights, MD
301-324-6900
Online: facebook.com/ELifeRestaurant

Sticky Fingers

Michael U. via Yelp

A longtime district fixture, Sticky Fingers bakery sells baked goods sans dairy, many allergen-free too. So even if your little veganino can’t have soy or nuts, they can still relish a cupcake … or two. Craving something more substantial? They have brunch and lunch choices too: Think breakfast burritos, pancakes, alt-tuna sandwiches, and buffalo seitan wrap. (Their sister diner, Fare Well, is at 406 H St. NE)

1370 Park Rd., NW.
Columbia Heights
202-299-9700
Online: stickyfingersbakery.com

WORTH-THE-DRVIE

Kulture Kitch’n

Kulture Kitch'n

Baltimore Chef Chris Harrell of Kulture Kitch’n is a must-follow on Facebook. Also known as #datplantbasedbrotha, Harrell's recipes and cooking videos have been featured on PETA's IG and on Britain's BoshTV. You don't have to live in B'more to enjoy his food; Facebook followers get hands-on, kid-friendly tutorials (sometimes featuring his super adorable daughter) and easy-to-follow recipes so you can cook up these dishes at home. Or order directly from Kulture Kitch'n: Menus are posted each week for weekend pick-up in the Baltimore area and limited delivery in the DC area on select weekends. 

Online: facebook.com

 

Kelley Farm Kitchen

Kelley Farm Kitchen

If you’re looking for a scenic drive to go with some amazing food, Kelley Farm Kitchen fits the bill. After a 70 minute drive to Harpers Ferry (known for its waterfront vistas), your effort will be paid off in sweet, vegan bites. Kelley Farm Kitchen serves up plant-based comfort foods like Impossible Tacos, Black & Bleu Burgers, Chickn’n & Waffles and Baked Mac & Cheese. Not to be left out, the kids menu offers finger-favorites like grilled cheese and plain cheeseburgers. 

1112 Washington St.
Harpers Ferry, WV
304-535-9976
Online: facebook.com/KelleyFarmKitchen

—Meghan Yudes Meyers and Pat Tanumihardja

featured photo: Kulture Kitch’n

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NYC Foodie Parents Reveal Their Favorite Takeout & Where They Can’t Wait to Eat Again

by Lambeth Hochwald

Dinner in the time of Corona. You can’t dine in, but you can take out. And so, we asked more than a dozen foodie parents—chefs, cookbook authors, restaurateurs and more—the local restaurants they go to for delicious delivery these days. (We also found out the NYC restaurant they can’t wait to go to with their kids when they can.) Plus: ways you can support local restaurants. Read on, and order in!

Erik Ramirez: Chef and Managing Partner of Llama Inn

Erik Ramirez

Where: Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn

Kids: Two, ages 6 and 4

Order-In Now: “The best way to support our local NYC restaurants is through Summerlong Supper Club. Llama Inn has joined with 15 incredible restaurants to offer a one-of-kind 16-dinner club subscription where 100 percent of sales go directly to us, the restaurants. But availability is limited so it’s something you'll want to jump on quickly.”

Dine-In Later: “Amazzacaffe. It’s a small neighborhood Italian restaurant in Williamsburg. It’s a 10-minute walk from Llama Inn. The food and vibe are great. I like going there after work. Can’t wait to go back.”

Tina Chiu-Maes, Owner, Gaddy Lane

Tina Chiu-Maes

Where: Kensington`, Brooklyn

Kids: Two, ages 4 and 1 1/2

Order-in now: "Now that we work in Industry City, we have been stopping by the stalls at Japan Village. Our kids especially love the udon at Gohei there."

Dine-in later: "For meals to look forward to when all this is over, Ugly Baby on Smith Street in Carroll Gardens is a top contender. We look forward to sitting elbow-to-elbow with other diners in their cozy space while sweating and panting over their incredibly delicious, incredibly spicy Thai food. We're also looking forward to Korean bbq for the delicious food and the family-style aspect of cooking and eating around a grill. For that, we can't wait to return to Mapo BBQ  in Queens and Insa in the Gowanus."

Katie Workman: Creator of the mom100 website, author of Mom 100 Dinner Solved

Katie Workman

Where: Upper East Side

Kids: Two

Order-In Now: “Anything local like bagels and salmon from Zabar’s, Zucker’s or Sables. Ice cream from Sugar Hill Creamery in Harlem. If there’s a cheesecake you love from a restaurant you used to go to, order that and pick it up for holiday dessert or Flan from your favorite Mexican restaurant.”

Dine-In Later: “Every single sushi restaurant in NYC in alphabetical order or maybe in order of distance from my home!”

Gail Simmons: Food expert, cookbook author, judge on Top Chef and host of Top Chef Amateurs

Gail Simmons

Where: Cobble Hill, Brooklyn

Kids: Two, ages 2.5 and 7

Order-In Now: “Any and every local independent restaurant, diner, bakery and coffee shop is worth supporting this winter, so pick up or get delivery as often as you’re able. I’ll be grabbing hot cocoa with the kids when we are out at the park, getting our favorite pizza or dumplings for dinner once a week, picking up from the outstanding Sichuan and Thai restaurants down the street on the way home from weekend errands and ordering great bread and pastries from the multitude of bakeries in my neighborhood and beyond. The best thing about living in New York City is the ability to curb any imaginable craving, from Malaysian Nasi Lemek to Polish Perogies, at the click of a button, and/or a short walk or drive for curbside pickup. So let your favorite spots know you love them. This winter, it's about take out!”

Dine-In Later: “When life allows, we can't wait to get back to Insa in Gowanus with our kids and friends! We all adore their mandu (dumplings), Korean fried chicken, Japche noodles, Bibimbop and Bulgogi and our daughter loves to help cook on the table grill. We can’t wait to then take over one of the karaoke rooms in the back for lots of silliness, singing and celebration (and maybe a few adult cocktails!).” 

Debbie Koenig: Creator of The Family Plan, a meal-planning newsletter for parents

Debbie Koenig

Where: Sunnyside, Queens

Kids: One, 14

Order-In Now: “My neighborhood just started a drive to get everyone to make a pledge: If we can afford it, we’ll spend $25 per person each week at local restaurants. We’ll be ordering plenty of pizza, ramen, Middle Eastern food, and momos (Tibetan dumplings, yum).”

Dine-In Later: “My kid is colossally picky, so finding a place we all enjoy can be tricky. During lockdown, we discovered Momo Crave—he’ll eat the fried momo and the chicken wings, which is pretty miraculous. We’ve been ordering from there regularly, but we haven’t set foot inside yet. I can’t wait to go in person!”

Bjorn Boettcher, Co-Owner, Der Pioneer

Where: Kensington

Kids: 3, sons ages 19 and 9, and a 6 six-year-old girl

Order-in now: "Restaurants where we like to order are Werkstatt, La Loba Cantina, Le Paddock and Thai Farm Kitchen."

Dine-in later: "Maison Yaki when indoor seating will be available again. My favorite dish is the okonomi yaki."

Petrushka Bazin Larsen and Nick Larsen:  Owners, Sugar Hill Creamery

Petrushka Bazin Larsen & Nick Larsen

Where: Harlem

Kids: Three, 8, 4 and 2

Order-In Now: “Most people know us for our Blueberry Cheesecake ice cream, which we call "Chairperson of the Board," and our "Harlem Sweeties" flavor, which is a salted caramel ice cream that includes brownie pieces and butterscotch morsels. Ice cream in winter is never a bad idea!”

Dine-In Later: “We love pizza pies from the Patsy’s in East Harlem, so we’ll probably head there for a pie with minced garlic and a separate one with pepperoni.”

Adam Caslow: Co-CEO, Acme Smoked Fish Corporation

Adam Caslow

Where: Fort Greene, Brooklyn

Kids: One, nine months

Order-In Now: “We are new to Fort Greene and have enjoyed outdoor dining at places like Walter's, Evelina and Miss Ada. However, we’ve also discovered many new restaurants that deliver to us like the spectacular Claro BK. One idea: Try ordering in from restaurants beyond your typical walking radius–it opens up lots of options.”

Dine-In Later: “I’m looking forward to going out with bigger groups of friends and their kids all together. Burgers, beers and apps spread over a large table at Mel’s Burger Bar with a mess of kids and adults laughing and playing together–it’s already making me smile.”

Matt Pomerantz & Alixx Schottland: Owner Zucker’s Bagels and Smoked Fish/Over the Rainbow Entertainment

Matt Pomerantz & Alixx Schottland

Where: Tribeca 

Kids: Two, 18 and 21

Order-In Now: “Zucker’s of course. For the classic bagel lover our go-to is the Traditional with Nova Scotia salmon, cream cheese, tomatoes, red onions and capers on an everything bagel. We also love to order from Locanda Verde and American Cut Steakhouse—two neighborhood gems with amazing food and decadent desserts.”

Dine-In Later: “Odeon is a classic that’s stylish, super kid-friendly and a real downtown institution. The food is delicious and the vibe is always low-key cool. We love the French onion soup and the boys love the tuna burger and the steak frites! We love Pizza Bungalow in the Flatiron area and we will also go running back to Marc Forgione for the amazing farm-to-table experience. The super comforting chicken under a brick and 28-oz tomahawk steak are two of our favorites along with the incredible hospitality from Chef Forgione and his team. Go hungry!”

Dana Bowen: co-founder, The Dynamite Shop, a Brooklyn-based cooking school for kids that now hosts classes online

Dana Bowen

Where: Greenwood, Brooklyn

Kids: One, 15

Order-In Now: ‘Fresh homemade pasta from Pasta Louise in Park Slope. They even do great fun kits where you get the pasta, sauce (they have many!) and bottle of wine. Do yourself a favor and opt in for the local burrata and prosciutto add-on. This is an amazing mom-owned business and women-led kitchen: they’ve been thriving during the pandemic with their outdoor dining and takeaway, and their food is exactly what we need right now. Comfort carbs!”

Dine-In Later: “The last place we ate indoors will also be our first: Fonda, Roberto Santibanez’s amazing Mexican restaurant in Park Slope. We are so lucky to have such a gem in our neighborhood: Our family dreams about his mole and stacks of fresh tortillas. And queso fundido with chorizo, because, who doesn’t love a hot plate of melted cheese!”

Sara Kate Gillingham: co-founder, The Dynamite Shop

Sara Kate Gillingham

Where: Bed-Stuy

Kids: One, 13

Order-In Now: “I like to order Chirashi (rice bowls) from Silver Rice in Crown Heights when I want something light but comforting. Their Miso Udon soup is great, too. I am also really loving that some of my favorite restaurants have pre-prepped ingredients for sale. I recently picked up a beautiful salad and some frozen ricotta cavatelli and sauce from Roman’s in Fort Greene. It was dinner for two nights and almost made me feel like I was eating there again.”

Dine-In Later: “Wherever I can get a seat! I suspect and hope those who can afford it will want to support their neighborhood restaurants. Roman’s is big one for us. I’ve been going there for many years and want to see them make it through. I love Hart’s right near the Franklin Avenue C stop and Samurai Papa for really superb ramen on Lafayette. There are also many wonderful black-owned restaurants in my neighborhood and it’s important to support them—and it’s easy to since I love the food—so I’ll be visiting places like Peaches HotHouse a lot.”

—Lambeth Hochwald

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4 Curbside Meals worth the Drive (Plus Ice Cream & Handcrafted Hand Sanitizer!)

by Meghan Yudes Meyers

Getting dinner prepped is getting to be the ultimate challenge. We’re all in a surreal episode of Chopped where the mystery ingredients depend on what’s in stock at the store. Luckily, a number of restaurants are still open for contact-free curbside pick up making dinner time once again stress-free. These DMV businesses offer fresh local produce and pantry staples along with comfort dishes designed to get you through the quarantine. Bonus: they all offer a picturesque drive along with the pick up. Read on for the best places to pick up dinner—with a view!

photo: Christine Siracusa via Unsplash

The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm
You can’t go on spring break, but you can travel around the world plate-by-plate. Each week, The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm is featuring a themed menu—upcoming destinations include Peru, South Korea and North Mexico. The Travel the World Menu costs $95 and feeds a family of four (larger families should call for custom pricing). For picky eaters, the restaurant offers a kid’s a la carte menu with healthy dinners for under $10. Starting at $48, Patowmack Farm also offers family-style picnic baskets on Sundays.

42461 Lovettsville Rd.
Lovettsville, VA 20180
540-822-9017
Online: patowmackfarm.com

 

photo: Jonathan L. via Unsplash 

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls
A trip to Annapolis promises quaint streets, historic buildings and waterfront views. Many of the restaurants in downtown Annapolis are currently only offering pick up or delivery, but Mason’s has the no contact option of curbside. In addition to rolls, they also offer lobster mac and cheese and lobster grilled cheese for a gooey treat. The kids menu features Nathan’s hot dogs and grilled cheese. Don’t forget to pick up an organic Maine root soda while you’re there. Not in the mood for lobster? Check out this interactive map (here) of Annapolis restaurants that shows you what eateries are open and if they are offering curbside, delivery, pick up or all of the above.

188 Main Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-280-2254
Online: masonslobster.com/locations/annapolis-md

photo: Sarah Bondreau via Unsplash 

Great Country Farms
Head out to Great Country Farms (GCF) and enjoy a drive through the rolling country as you navigate your way through the Blue Ridge Mountains. You can pick up all of your farm-fresh needs (eggs, kale, spinach and more) with a no-contact curbside pick up. While you’re stocking your pantry with locally grown foods, don’t forget to add some sweet treats to your order. GCF has some of the best cider donuts in the area; skip the 6-pack and get the straight up dozen (you’ll thank us!). If the kids are getting restless at home, you can pick up a panning kit and discover arrowheads, gemstones and rocks in your own backyard.

Insider’s tip: Head across the street to Dirt Farm Brewing for to-go beer 7 days/week. Dirt Farm also offers stunning views of the surrounding area.

18780 Foggy Bottom Rd.
Bluemont, VA 20135
(540) 554-2073
Online: greatcountryfarms.com

photo: Irene Kredenets via Unsplash

Rocky Point Creamery
We’re pretty sure ice cream is a quarantine essential. And nothing beats farm-fresh. About an hour drive from downtown DC, Rocky Point Creamery is one of the DMV’s best kept secrets. During the pandemic, you won’t be able to enjoy single-serve scoops, but you can still take home their sweet, creamy treats in the form of ice cream sandwiches, pies and, of course, whole pints. You can also grab a milkshake while you’re there!  Their drive-thru is currently first come, first served, but with over 30 flavors, there is plenty to go around.

Insider tip: You can also pick-up various flavored cheddar and fresh milk.

323 Tuscarora Rd.
Tuscarora, MD 21790
301-874-5810
Online: rockypointcreamery.com

photo: Kelley Farm Kitchen

Kelley Farm Kitchen
If you’re looking for a scenic drive to go with some amazing food, Kelley Farm Kitchen fits the bill. After a 70 minute drive to Harpers Ferry (known for its waterfront vistas), your effort will be paid off in sweet, vegan bites. Kelley Farm Kitchen serves up plant-based comfort foods like Impossible Tacos, Black & Bleu Burgers, Chickn’n & Waffles and Baked Mac & Cheese. Not to be left out, the kids menu offers finger-favorites like grilled cheese and plain cheeseburgers. The WV restaurant outlines their entire current protocol to keep diners safe, including sanitizing with Steramine twice a day and delivering to your car (without personal contact!) with a fresh pair of gloves for each order. Orders should be placed via the phone number (below).

1112 Washington St.
Harpers Ferry, WV
304-535-9976
Online: facebook.com/KelleyFarmKitchen

photo: Anna Shvets via Pexels

Catoctin Creek Distillery 
Replenish your supply of hand sanitizer at Purceville’s Catoctin Creek Distillery in Loudoun County. The Distillery first began making hand sanitizer to donate to the area’s First Responders; the general public can now purchase bottles (which help support their efforts) for $9.49 for a 6 oz. bottle (there is a limit of 4/per family). Pick up a hand-crafted (and solar-powered!) bottle of gin, whiskey, brandy or rye. Curbside pick ups are no-contact.

120 W Main St.
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-8404
Online: catoctincreekdistilling.com

—Meghan Yudes Meyers

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Holiday Helper: Spots & Services To Make Thanksgiving A Breeze

by Mimi O'Connor

Ah, Thanksgiving. Some years you want to do the whole thing yourself, from the shopping to the peeling to the brining…and some years you just. don’t. Whether you want a little help getting the best ingredients and recipes guaranteed to work, or you really want to phone it in (i.e. let someone else do all the cooking and the clean up) this is a judgement free-zone, and we’ve got suggestions! Click through to see our ideas on how to make this turkey day a little easier — and enjoyable! — for the whole family.

For Locally-sourced Produce, Birds and Artisan Pie: Farmigo

Can't make it to the farmer's market and feel gouged by upscale grocery spots? Farmigo wants to be your go-to source for produce, meat and more from area farmers. (It's currently the largest online farmer's market, serving 15,000 families in the U.S.) They let you know where your birds are coming from, if they're free-range, and what they're fed. Produce is from small farms focused on sustainability, and pies such as Bittersweet Chocolate Bourbon Pecan are from the Brooklyn artisanal pastry chefs Pie Corp (you can also just get frozen crust). In addition, Farmigo is offering recipe bundles for stuffing starters, butternut squash soup, as well as prepared cranberry sauce from Beth's Farm Kitchen in Columbia County.

Farmigo is not membership or subscription-based, so you can try it out just for Thanksgiving, and there is no minimum order requirement. You do need to pick up your order, which is generally priced by weight (see site for specific costs); pickup locations both private and public are located all over the city, as well as in Long Island, New Jersey and Westchester.

Order by the first week of November to reserve your bird! (You'll put down a $30 deposit, which will be subtracted from the price of your bird, determined by weight, when it arrives.)

Farmigo: farmigo.com

photo: Farmigo

How are you getting help with Thanksgiving this year? Tell us in the comments below!

—Mimi O’Connor

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Garden-Inspired Summer Camps at The Side Yard Farm & Kitchen

by Suzie Ridgway

Here in Portland, we love sustainable farming almost as much as we love our kids. Almost. But, what if there was a way to combine gardening and summer camp into one big, dirt-filled learning experience your kids won’t soon forget?  We say, it’s your lucky day, Portland, because The Side Yard Farm & Kitchen just announced their new herbal medicine and fiber camps they will offer this summer. Read on to find out how they plan to encourage little farmers to get their hands dirty while they learn how to create something magical from plants.

photo: Side Yard Farm & Kitchen by Suzie Ridgway

The Brains Behind the Garden
Stacey Givens, veteran chef, gardener and owner of The Side Yard Farm & Kitchen, is famous in the culinary world for her super fresh produce, as well as her nomadic supper club events that typically involve secret locations, a slab of wood for a table in the middle of a field, summertime seasonal delicacies and 20-place settings. Also, if you’ve dined at any of the 16 restaurants she services, like Grand Central, Ned Ludd, Old Salt Marketplace and Grain & Gristle, chances are you’ve sampled some of her homegrown produce.


photo: Stacey Givens, courtesy of Side Yard Farm & Kitchen

Down on the Farm
The farm is situated down a quiet, residential road, across the street from the Whitaker School track on NE 42nd Avenue. With Portland’s high price of real estate and new houses going up in every available space, this is definitely not where you would expect a beautiful, sunny stretch of open farm land to be found, much less a tranquil and hilly farm plot with a big, red barn, covered picnic shelter and a couple of other small buildings, sheds and covered areas sprinkled around.

The Side Yard Farm was established in 2009 in its original site a few blocks away, that’s still in use. But, just a couple of weeks ago, Givens doubled the acreage of her farm with the new space down the road and has designs on four educational, garden-inspired camps for kids for the summer.


 photo: Lacey at Side Yard Farm & Kitchen by Suzie Ridgway

Summer Camps
First up, it’s the Herb Medicine Camp, from June 22-26 for kids, ages 7-10, where kids will learn how to identify local plants and how to use them for everyday self-care. During the week, they’ll also create their own first aid kit and get a deeper understanding of how herbs can be used as medicine through theatrical play, scientific research and writing.

Next, it’s the Cycles of the Earth, Moon and Womb Camp, from June 29-July 3, for kids 9 and up. The focus of this camp will be on the interconnectivity between the four seasons of the earth, four phases of the moon and four weeks of a woman’s cycle. Kids will explore these ideas through gardening, play, art and inquiry.

From July 6-10, Herb Medicine Camp II will be offered, building on the skills learned in the first Herbal Medicine camp.

Then, for bigger kids, ages 10 and up, it’s Fiber Camp from July 13-17, with a focus on fiber that’s dyed, woven and worn. Kids will study the chemistry of dyes and actually learn how to spin and weave yarn using basic techniques.

 photo: The Side Yard Farm & Kitchen by Suzie Ridgway

Parents can register their kids now for the weeklong day camps that will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fees are offered on a sliding scale from $200-$300. Any contributions over $250 will go towards a scholarship to fund other campers. The camps will be taught by Project Beet Generation, a program whose mission is to share sustainable and equitable garden education with the community.

What’s Next
The community education programs are evolving for sure and Givens is interested in feedback on what parents would like for future after-school and homeschool classes. Givens hopes to host monthly summer movie bike-ins at the farm, along with her monthly brunches and suppers. Keep an eye fixed on Facebook for updates.

The Side Yard Farm & Kitchen
4800 NE Simpson St.
Online: thesideyardpdx.com

What type of summer and after-school farm-based programs would you like to see? Let us know in the comments below!

—Suzie Ridgway

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