One of the most frequent questions asked when starting a garden is “Should I transplant or direct sow my seeds? We need to remember that plants are like people. They have their likes and dislikes. What works for some might not work for others...
View moreWine Wednesday: France’s “Golden” Child
We have a very special pairing this week with the first ever arrival of Vacherin Mont d’Or to our shelves here at Bartlett’s. Mont d’Or is a delicacy that can be found in the shops and markets around France but not so easily...
View moreNature’s Citrus Gift
Nature is an amazing thing that often provides for us in ways that we don’t ever stop to think about. Did you know that unlike most other fruits, citrus is in season during our winter? Think about that, the time of year that we often get sick...
View moreSpice It Up with Chiles
Just think of what your life was like before you were brave enough to try yoga for the first time. You don’t know how you lived so long without it, right? Well, that’s the feeling we hope to instill when it comes to cooking with dried...
View moreWine Guide; Everyday Values
New values in our wine department! Click here to view
View moreWine Wednesday- Salty Like the Sea
We can practically smell the fine mist of briny sea air off the coast of France with this week’s pair of gems. This week is another staff favorite that is frankly shocking we haven’t waxed poetic about before now. Cricket Creek Feta is...
View moreSmall but Mighty; A Tinned Fish Primer
I’ve been known to wax poetic about anchovies as one of my favorite secret ingredients. A filet or two…gently melted into your base while sauteing garlic or vegetables is life changing. That being said, anchovies should be the first step...
View moreWine & Cheeese Wednesday: A Mini Trip to France
Pack your bags! In this week’s Wine Wednesday, resident Cheese Manager, Erin takes us on a miniature vacation to France by way of the Pyrenees and through a French grape called Viognier that’s made a happy home in California. Enjoy!...
View moreWine Wednesday: Unique, Boutique, Technique
Summing up this week’s pairing in three words: Unique…boutique…technique. Two favorites in need of some well-deserved attention! This week’s cheese is one of our faves (surprise!), but I feel it is an oft overlooked member of...
View moreWine Wednesday: An Epic Comeback
This week, our pairing highlights a cheese world comeback story that we couldn’t be happier about. Consider Bardwell Farm’s Pawlet is named after their hometown in West Pawlet, Vermont. About 18 months ago, while conducting some routine...
View moreWine Wednesday: Grown Up Snacks
A grown up pairing that’s as classic as it is decadent, Erin pick this week has us positively drooling! It’s been a while since we’ve truly sung the praises of a classic, delicious, decadent French triple cream and Fromager D’Affinois...
View moreWine Wednesday- Old is New!
As you probably read in last week’s Farm Dirt, October 6 was National Orange Wine Day! If you saw wine manager Leah’s , then maybe you picked up a bottle from our selection and drank it last weekend & now you’re hooked. Welcome to the...
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