Saturday, April 26, 2008

Clotilde Dusoulier to speak @ NCL Wed., April 30, 2008

Clotilde Dusoulier is the 28-year-old Parisienne behind the food blog Chocolate & Zucchini. A self-taught cook who discovered her passion for food while living in California, she quit her job as a software engineer and now works as a full-time writer. She lives in Montmartre.

"In Clotilde's Edible Adventures in Paris", Clotilde reveals her all-time favorite food experiences in her native city. She takes us on a mouthwatering tour of the restaurants, wine bars, and outdoor markets she loves the most, as well as cheese, pastry, ice cream, candy, chocolate, and cookware shops.

~~~~~~~quoted from her website

The second stop on Clotilde's book tour is New Canaan Library on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. To register for this event online, please click here.

Farmer's Markets

In Connecticut, there are approximately 102 farmers' markets scattered throughout the state. The demand for farmers' markets is increasing, and each year there are a number of requests to establish new ones. The markets provide a benefit for farmers and consumers alike. They provide an opportunity for farmers to sell their crops, and they provide a convenient one stop shopping facility for consumers to purchase fresh, high-quality produce and other farm specialty items.--from The Connecticut Department of Agriculture web-site.

There is not yet a list of Farmer's markets for summer 2008. The usual time and location for New Canaan is Saturday from 10-2 in The Center School parking lot (right across the street from the library!)

While waiting for the start of the season, here are two books you might find interesting:

The farmers' market guide to fruit

The farmers' market guide to vegetables

Connecticut grown website:

Connecticut Grown

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