tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46102262404458372082024-03-13T17:53:08.081-07:00The Wild Fern"It's Contagious!"
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"A Quirky Hub in Stockbridge, Vermont!" <br><br>
"No Hostile Vibrations!"Wild Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05128760807299212432noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610226240445837208.post-81619507343905792962014-11-10T08:50:00.000-08:002014-11-10T18:33:43.395-08:00Introducing House Made Crock Pot Brews!<div>
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Pumpkin Pie Bars! Featuring <a href="http://www.sweetgeorgiaps.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Sweet Georgia P</span> </a>delicious Goat Milk Caramel drizzle!<br />
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Pumpkin Ravioli! </div>
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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies! </div>
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And Spiced Pumpkin Challah French Toast! </div>
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So this led to that and along comes the next obsession. </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">House Made Crock Pot Brews</span> </b>I'm going to call it!</div>
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The idea of brewing batches of lattes and chai in a crock pot and featuring those as Drink Specials. </div>
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And this is the Season Of Pumpkin so this first Brew is going to be yes! You guessed it! </div>
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<b>Spiced Pumpkin Latte </b>this Wednesday 4-8pm! It's also Fresh Bread and Pizza Night! </div>
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Thursday we dance, sing and eat to <b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://rickredingtontheluv.com/" target="_blank">Rick Redington</a></span> Sunset Tunes</b> and <b>Open 6-9pm </b>with Burgers AND Pizza! I haven't even gotten to The Burger Blog =) </div>
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This Friday is Mexican Night and I also have a new Performer coming to <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheWildFern" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">The Wild Fern</span></a></b> joining our ever growing Family of Artists, <b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.crazyhearse.net/" target="_blank">David Gerald Kloepfer</a>,</span></b> front man for another fine Vermont Band <b>Crazyhearse</b>!</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Now if read this blog, you know I rarely have time to write. But this week I'm going to try and be organized! And I'm already ahead of my game by getting this far with this weeks Menu! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Now though Friday is undisclosed at the Moment, if you're thinking of Brunch already like me, well I can share with you that this <b>Sunday Brunch</b> is going to be<b> Mexican Breakfast Burritos!</b> Ok? Good! I'll see you this week Friends for any or all of the Fun! </span></div>
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Wild Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05128760807299212432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610226240445837208.post-76009256399483163502014-06-15T10:04:00.001-07:002014-06-16T14:48:55.797-07:00Wild Summer of 2014! Dear Wild Fern Friends,<br />
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<b><i>Firstly Happy Father's Day to my Dad, Bob DeSteven! Thank you for all the Years of Love and Great Wisdom!!! </i></b><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1tlJtyRRT6Y/U53G6lskWRI/AAAAAAAACB0/kv4iv63mf3o/s1600/coffee%252Cthisisnthappiness%252Cvintage%252Cart-0cc663d02c7c2da3951348d9ad500378_h_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1tlJtyRRT6Y/U53G6lskWRI/AAAAAAAACB0/kv4iv63mf3o/s1600/coffee%252Cthisisnthappiness%252Cvintage%252Cart-0cc663d02c7c2da3951348d9ad500378_h_large.jpg" height="320" width="298" /></a>As many of you know <b>The Wild Fern </b>is only open two Very Specific Days a week right now. As I continue to juggle a full time career of being a Mother, A Musician and pursuing my Love of Cooking in The Kitchen, I continue to hope for your support and understanding, your patience and your friendship, and I would like you to know how thankful I am for each and every one of you that steps foot into this tiny little place in <b>Stockbridge, Vermont </b>and gives me and my cohorts a Chance!!<br />
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It has been a long time since updating this Blog ;) and I'd like to Announce and keep you informed of <b><i>The Special Happenings at The Fern!</i></b><br />
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Throughout the Summer I will be <b>Opening for <i>Special Saturday and Sunday Brunches</i> </b>and will be<br />
letting you all know through the <b>Events Page</b> on <b>facebook</b> and <b>word of mouth! </b><br />
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Second<b>, </b><br />
Coming June 27 from Ashville, North Carolina, I am totally stoked to Present to you, <b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.pierceedens.com/" target="_blank">Pierce Edens and The Dirty Work! </a> </span></b><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ue01tWuzCJI/U53J_unCMGI/AAAAAAAACCE/AK3S0vdHLYc/s1600/MG_6536-300x240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ue01tWuzCJI/U53J_unCMGI/AAAAAAAACCE/AK3S0vdHLYc/s1600/MG_6536-300x240.jpg" /></a>Pierce Edens, his song writing, storytelling and musical stylings are reminiscent of his Appalachian roots, his vocals of a Tom Waites hue colored by a jazzy baritone canter, and bring it all together as a young teenager steeped in punk and grunge and you have <b>Pierce Edens and his band The Dirty Work </b>and you should Prepare to Come Join The Tomfoolery, Boot Scootin, and Rip Roarin Time we are about to have!<br />
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Now,<br />
Since opening <b>The Wild Fern</b> I have made many new and wonderful people, and have deepened older friendships and many of the new ones have quickly become great friends to me and there have been plenty of times I wonder what I would do without all of them.<br />
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<b>The Kopicki Family</b> for one. Not only did I not know them, All 5 of them have become great friends to me and they happily and excitedly take over my Pizza duties on Wednesdays Evenings when I have a gig to play and Matt is also helping me to fix kitchen problems and between both him and Dana, they keep me good humor!<br />
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<b>The Pfeil Family </b>who I've known for many years and have watched their children grow, and have become even better friends since opening The Fern! Mike comes in on Fridays and rules <b>The Fern Kitchen </b>with Grace his daughter, when I have gigs! I often confer with Mike on business and kitchen ideas as well and place great value on his input!<br />
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<b>There's Rick Redington. </b>This guy who is my friend, my partner, my lover, my mentor, and who continuously pushes me, inspires me and supports me, he also takes over The Pizza Slinging and polishes his mutual Love for Pizza on evenings when I have commitments and gives people his own Wild Fern Experience!<br />
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Then there is my<b> </b>Strong, Beautiful, Talented & Wonderful Team of TeenAgers!<br />
<b>Izzy Fielder, Grace Pfeil, Zoe McFadden, Maya Redington, Ben Redington, Emma Labadie, Ameila Travers </b>and all of the rest that express interest in coming in and learning about <b>Dough and Pizza Making! </b>These Kids show leadership, intelligence, graciousness, class, and are all becoming Exceptional Young Adults who I am quite thrilled to have in my life both at home, at The Fern and on Stage!<br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">All of these Great People combine to carry forth the idea of creating a Community Atmosphere where Friends both Old and New and of all sorts of Ages, can feel Welcome and be fed Very Lovingly Created Pizzas, Breads, Bagels, Cookies and the list could go on and on! </span></i></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">With all of this said, Happy Summer, Happy Father's Day and Let's Have One of The Best Summers Ever!!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Luv,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">from me and The Wild Fern Staff! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Ps. <a href="http://rickredingtontheluv.com/" target="_blank">Rick Redington and The Luv </a>have one of The Best Summers Booked and we Cannot wait to Play Music for All of You!! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Please Check out The Gig Schedule! We will be playing with some other Pretty Sweet Bands too! (such as, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXUDaNpcMQo" target="_blank">Lukas Nelson and The Promise of the Real =) </a></span><br />
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<b><i>This Friday, </i></b><span style="font-size: large;">The Wild Fern will be Closed </span><b>while RR & The Luv take <i><span style="font-size: large;">The Stage at The Jackson Gore Summer Music Series! </span></i></b><br />
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Wild Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05128760807299212432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610226240445837208.post-7961474759805070502014-01-21T17:48:00.000-08:002014-01-21T17:57:31.745-08:00Rhapsody In Red Valentine's Dinner Theatre<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">With a band called <a href="http://www.rickredingtontheluv.com/" target="_blank"><b>The Luv,</b> </a></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Rhapsody in Red ~ </b>A Very Special Valentine's Evening </span></i></span><br />
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<b><i>Friday February 14, 2014, 7-9pm</i></b></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">A little different than most Friday's, a little more special, a little more red, alot of music, a whole lot more luv!</span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i><i><b>The Wild Fern</b> is a tiny cozy space of funk and stuff, with a vintage diner bar that seats up to 8 friendly people and 22 intimate chairs at small tables to round out the room. It's laid back, warm and friendly. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>Reservations are required and<b> </b>can be purchased and made</i><i> beginning<b> Wednesday January 22th</b> and will end <b>Monday February 10th. </b></i></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">To Purchase and Reserve please stop by, call, or email ~</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Wild Fern</b> Route 100 N Stockbridge Vermont,<b> </b> 802-746-9119, </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Dinner Theatre Tickets for the evening are priced $40 per person, gratuities not included, <b>cash only ~</b></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Rhapsody In Red Dinner Theatre Cast </b>~ Boeuf Bourguignnon and Wild Mushroom Risotto, Poached Cauliflower and Brie Bisque, Citrus, Almond and Beet Salad, </span></i><i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Wild Fern Bruschetta and Proscuitto Wrapped Arugula, </span></i><i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Trio of Luv Infused Desserts accompanied by <b><a href="http://www.rickredingtontheluv.com/" target="_blank">Rick Redington & The Luv</a></b> with Special Guest Chef's & Special Guest Waitstaff. </span></i><br />
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<i><b>If you have a dietary restriction we can accomodate, please let us know at time of purchase.</b></i></span><br />
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<i><b>The Wild Fern</b> is dedicated to using Local Farms, Growers and Vermont sourcing when possible to deliver fresh, delicous, and lovingly homemade food to Stockbridge, Vermont.</i></span><br />
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<i><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 14px; text-align: left;">River Bend Farm Beef</span></i></span><br />
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<i><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 14px; text-align: left;">Stony Brook Chicken Shack Farm</span></i></span><br />
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<i style="color: #333333; line-height: 14px; text-align: left;">Vermont Coffee Company</i></span><br />
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Wild Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05128760807299212432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610226240445837208.post-20412168386835168562013-11-28T20:05:00.000-08:002013-11-28T20:05:23.342-08:00Happy Thanksgivukkah!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dear People of the Universe,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>What is Thanksgivukkah?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>the convergence of Thanksgiving </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>& the first day of Hannukkah </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Hasn't happened since 1888 </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>& it won't be happening again for 80,000 years.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>In celebrating both traditions, "we are working together to improve society, to understand our differences & to make a stronger world."</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>For Everyone. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>It sounds like The Wild Fern to me. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's been over a year since I opened the</span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Wild Fern</b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, an idea that began in late May 2012.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An Idea that triggered fear, uncertainy & edgy hesitation all overlooked by excitement, happiness, genuine risk & an <i>Unseen Force</i> that brought to Life, <b>The Wild Fern.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had no money to open a business, had no business plan, knew I couldn't go into debt & knew the possibility of it being the worst thing I've ever chosen to do with my life could end up kicking me in my shins & send me into a depressed confused oblivion of, "was this on my bucket list too" ????" or, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">what the hell am I DOING NOW???</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">& I also did not know what exactly I would do to make it successful!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>bunch of Great Music!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>& sold some really cool handsewn Locally Made One of a Kind</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So I'm a "Homeschooled Way Past Highschool" kind of kid &</span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">opening</span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> The Wild Fern </b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">has brought a level of enrichment my brain, heart & soul glory in.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Everyday that I am Open & everyday that I survive, I am Learning, Learning, Learning! All The Time!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also adapt, adapt some more, & just when I think there's rhyme & reason to the business, I adapt a bit more just to adapt!</span><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-etA5YCuQa9g/UpKgjTd3WdI/AAAAAAAABqk/fsT6d96-OdU/s1600/dorkzoe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="123" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-etA5YCuQa9g/UpKgjTd3WdI/AAAAAAAABqk/fsT6d96-OdU/s1600/dorkzoe.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And, I don't like it when my kid tells me I "think I know it all" (I never want to feel as though I know it all!) Frankly, I don't know it all ZOE! just a little more than you though ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I learn to change every day that I am open. I learned to believe & trust in faith that what I am doing is with good intention, lots of love, & a heartfelt belief that I can offer my Community a few simple commodities for their daily life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Like,<b style="font-style: italic;"> Local Fresh Homemade Bread! & Pretty Good Music!!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="font-style: italic;">I</b><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"> am very Thankful for my opportunity to own & operate </span><b><i>The Wild Fern. </i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The adventure has brought me incredible fulfillment, happiness, true joy, & occasionally a few pounds ;) </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm just trying to connect Folks. That's all. There's no secret password, no code, no membership due. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm just being me & perhaps being me isn't what Stockbridge is looking for, but its what every single one of us want to be, Ourself. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From one <b><i>Heart</i></b> to another <b><i>Heart</i></b>, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't really care if you're 2,12, 84, 43, 18 or 26 years old, if you have lived in Vermont your whole entire life or if you are just passing through. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>I'm offering something that is really positive ,</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>made entirely with Love, </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Everyone is Welcome. </b></span></div>
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From young to old, I welcome each person that walks into <b>The Fern</b> & I am always Thankful for their Business, their Support, their Faith, & even their perseverance.<br />
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I say perseverance because the <b><i>Hours</i></b> are not easy to remember, but <b><i>also, not that hard </i></b>to figure out~ if you really want to come, want to support it, or even see what it's all about.<br />
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I still operate <b>The Wild Fern </b>completely on my own, also am the Mother of a Teenager, a Musician, & I can only do SO MUCH & being Open 7 Days a Week & having a staff in these difficult times would only shut the doors faster than the Town's opinion of me travels the Town! =)<br />
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So with each Day that The Door remains Open, I will continue to: TO BE ME!!! AND:<br />
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Give Thanks to Each of You & the moment a new face, a new friend, a new passerby decides to walk through the door, I will greet you warmly, affectionately & happily.<br />
Hugs are entirely free.<br />
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I've made <i><b>Friends</b></i> with new faces over this Year & without <b>The Fern,</b> I would never have become aquainted with these really wonderful & beautiful People that are now a part of my Life.<br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">From my Heart to your Heart, Thank You. </span></i></b><br />
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Wild Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05128760807299212432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610226240445837208.post-23111447584040788802013-11-21T17:57:00.001-08:002013-11-24T18:47:20.727-08:00Time, Wisdom & Yoga Jogs~The other night, I was asked how in the world do I still practice <i>yoga & run?</i><br />
<i><br /></i>I had to think about this. For like, 6 months, because I didn't really know.<br />
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In my 20's I didn't know much. I thought I did, like all the kids do, I thought I knew what was important, but looking back, nope, I didn't. I was constantly in a hurry. To do what? Nothing more important than having fun!<br />
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Then the 30's came along, adulthood kicked in with marriage, baby, house, the "american dream thing". The "grown up" thing, & the eventual "crash" (divorce) of the "american dream " & I thought I knew a little more.<br />
I did. But there was plenty I didn't.<br />
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Having a baby was monumental though. The experience of bringing another life to the planet meant something greater than what I was able to understand at the time, & one that filled my heart with a ton of joy.<br />
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And there was a mystical force, one I couldn't see, definitely couldn't explain, but wove the hardships of a changing life & an evolving me.<br />
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The philosophies are many, the postures are way too many ;), but all appealed to me. A sound resonated in my heart & shoved me smack dab into a quest for answers to deeper questions.<br />
<i><b>Would I ever be able to master it? </b></i><br />
No way, I just knew that I had found a path that was suitable for me.<br />
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<i><b>Explain spirtual.</b></i><br />
You can't. Really.<br />
For every person has their own spiritual nature that's totally & completely who they are & is individually defined in the manner by which they live their own lives.<br />
Sure, you can look up the word in the dictionary, & find a general meaning. But I think the true definition lies solely in the individual.<br />
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<b><i>So life is busy, right?</i></b><br />
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Well, the difference from 20 years old to 43.5 years old, is that, <b style="font-style: italic;">Time </b>has a new meaning, or rather a more clear meaning to me now.<br />
I make time in my 40's.<br />
I make time work with & for me. There are days when I don't have enough hours, but I try to make the best of what I do have & save the rest for the next day.<br />
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<b><i>I make time for it.</i></b><br />
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<b><i>I believe in it.</i></b><br />
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<i>Yoga</i> brings calmness to my hyped up personality. I'm a redhead people. For real.<br />
Yoga brings awareness & deeper understanding of the complexities that constantly surround me in daily life. It brings physical strength in order for me to be on my feet sometimes 16 hours at a time in the kitchen & then go out & play some rock & roll bass for our band, <b style="font-style: italic;">Rick Redington & The Luv, </b>as well as get up in the morning & get a kid off to school!<br />
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<i>Running</i>, brings me closer to nature & meditation. Each day that I run, whether its raining, sunny, cold, humid or hot, icy, windy or even sleet! I find great joy in just being outside for those moments, & had I not been running, I may have missed. Who really wants to miss out on joy? Not really anyone. And, Breathing in fresh air opens my mind & makes me think clearer. I see the changes that nature goes through on a daily basis & it reminds me of the changes I make on a daily basis.<br />
Oftentimes, the combination of yoga & running, puts those life complexities into a more understandable perspective for me as I have time to <b><i>not</i></b> think as I practice both.<br />
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I don't really have a choice anymore when it comes to yoga joggin. Its like breathing, Either I am breathing or I am not & if I am not? Need I explain more?<br />
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<i><b>But that's the how & why I do it. </b></i><br />
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Here in Vermont, Summer Months come & go so quickly & July popped up today!</h2>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just beyond this junction sits the tiny cafe & a perfect fit for Saturday's & Sunday's & grabbing a Bite to Go On The River! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This weekend brought a number of new people to the Fern & all of them were headed out Tubing while they sipped some <b><i>Cold Brewed Iced Coffee~</i></b> Vermont Coffee Co. Cafe Alta Gracia! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Friday Evenings</i> 5-9pm Pizza & Live Music at 7pm!</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nervous about leavi</span>ng my place in the hands & hearts of others proved to be an excellent choice!<br />
Two more of my Friends, Susie & Lori also came in on Friday & The Fabulous Foursome Rocked The Wild Fern for me! My Thanks You's are ON GOING & Full of Love!!!<br />
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How about this fine table? Donated to the Fern from my Great Friend Susie! </h2>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But supporting my Local Efforts to Supply You with Fresh Bread every week would be really GREAT & it helps to create sustainibility & longevity in this business that are hard to come by, not to mention the other Benefits or buying homemade Bread =) </span></div>
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<b>Happy Summer To All of You! Please check back for a Special Event at The Wild Fern we Hope you can be a Part of in late July!!!</b></div>
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<b>I hope to see you at The Wild Fern or at one of our <a href="http://www.rickredingtontheluv.com/" target="_blank">Rick Redington & The Luv </a>Gig's This Summer wherever you are! </b></div>
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Wild Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05128760807299212432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610226240445837208.post-82103221832464821842013-03-25T10:10:00.001-07:002013-03-25T10:10:53.224-07:00Spring Break at The Wild Fern~Dear Friends~<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Talk about a sweet Winter, right?!?! </span><br />
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Having opened just before stick season & snow falling, probably wasn't the best time of the year to begin a business many have said!<br />
But, well, I don't always listen ;) & ain't that a good thing?<br />
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What an excellent beginning! I'm glad I did it.<br />
Your patience, kindness, generosity, understanding & support helped to create a truly wonderful <b>Wild Fern</b> opening!<br />
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I wish to Thank Everyone for believing in me & coming to spend your hard earned money at the <b>Wild Fern </b>whether it was on a cup of coffee, a cookie, a loaf of bread, a Pizza or Italian Night!<br />
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The folks who have participated in <b>The CSB</b> have also helped to build a more sustainable cafe in our town & my gratiude is immense. These funds go directly to the many costs it takes to be open & my focus remains simple & delicious, using as much <i><b>Local Sourcing of Vegetables, Eggs, Flours, Meat, all when possible!</b></i><br />
<i><br /></i><i><b>I just used the first 2 months of The CSB funds to pay the propane bill! whoo!!! hoO!!!</b></i><br />
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<i><b>So Thank YOU thank YOU Thank YOU for BUYING MY BREADS!!! </b></i><br />
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<i><b>& so now, as Winter fades away & Spring peeps, there are many things for me to think about as I approach a new season of business. </b></i><br />
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<b>The Wild Fern Spring Break~</b><br />
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During this break, <b>The Wild Fern WILL remain Open one Day a Week( TBD)</b> for Bread/Bagel Orders, PickUp & Questions in general.<br />
I will be working on in store projects, new hours & new ideas in preparation of the coming Summer Months.<br />
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<b>We will be Promoting our Re-Opening for the first week of May, so please stay with me & check our<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheWildFern?fref=ts" target="_blank"> facebook =)</a></b><br />
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Our last regular day of business before the Break will be <b>Sunday</b> <b>April 14th!</b><br />
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We will be celebrating our <b>6th Month Anniversary</b> that weekend with a <b><i>Special Vt MoJo Cigar Box Guitar Raffle Handmade by Sir Redington himself on Friday Night April 12 & will Release Rick Redington's First Cigar Box Guitar Album! </i></b><br />
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<b><i>Raffle tickets will be for sale beginning this Friday, March 29! </i></b><br />
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Please feel free to send me an <a href="mailto:spreadintheluv@gmail.com" target="_blank">email</a> or stop by on designated Day of Business for The Spring Break with any questions or concerns.<br />
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We hope for your continued Understanding & Support & Look Forward to Sharing an Excellent Summer with you!<br />
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Peace & Luv,<br />
All of Us At The Wild Fern =)<br />
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The quest began in January & I've followed it down probably, any normal path.<br />
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You know, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheWildFern" target="_blank"><b>One of obsession, torment, & love.</b> </a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After 2 failed attempts with</span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;">Baguette a l'ancienne, </b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i>Sunday's Cigar Brunch</i></b> rolled around & in walked a nice looking grayish haired man, who sat amoungst 3 lovely ladies & were coming to <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheWildFern" target="_blank">The Wild Fern</a></b> as a result of just hearing <a href="http://rickredingtontheluv.com/fr_home.cfm" target="_blank">Rick Redington</a> play a few lovingly poetic songs for a passing & dear friend of this man, <b>Jerry</b>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">So, <b>Jerry</b> & I talked about bread. He tasted my baguette just as I pulled it & assured me the salt was perfect. We saw pockets of air & that was good..but hmmmm, not much rise. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">He truly liked them. =) </span></span><br />
And he invited me to come talk with his man, Jeff at BabaAlouis.<br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">So I was given the Tour of the most beautiful simplest bakery in my experience. It's a wide open million year old brick building that couldn't be more pure & simple in industry design. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">He gave me <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Baba-Louis-Bakery-Bread-Book/dp/0963689207" target="_blank">The BabaALouis Bread Book.</a></b> </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Then, as if that weren't enough to make me blush, Jeff scooped me out a glorious hunk of starter. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Not just any starter, but his own, cultivated & fed for over 10 years now after humbly beginning amidst the grape arbor not too far down the road from BabaAlouis. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">I got home, fed it & crossed my fingers. I was still crossing my fingers 4 days later when I thought it had gotten too warm & KILLED it. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">The torture & suspense killed me all the next day. "I feel shamed. I feel sad. I feel dismayed. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">I don't own a peel yet to get the bread from the couche to the next peel to get it into the Oven. I also don't have a lame either to make scoring maybe a little prettier. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">YEs!!! they had risen a tad more & looked like the Real Deal to me! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">I shared it with everyone I ran into, rushed into the Grove Street home to make Rick sample it, then tried to stop both Ben Redington & myself from eating the 2nd one, unsucessfully. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">I'm learning that sour dough breads have a really good & long shelf life. I love that! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">I'd like to Thank All of <b>The CSB</b> participators who are both, willing to try all of my Breads, but also, are sharing a vision of longevity & sustainability at <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheWildFern" target="_blank">The Wild Fern.</a></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">The Month OF March has begun & don't forget to pick up your Bread!</span></span><br />
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Wild Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05128760807299212432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610226240445837208.post-42854905194322109812013-02-07T13:54:00.000-08:002013-02-07T13:55:57.910-08:00Swamp Cabbage At The Wild Fern!!!!!!! YES!!!<br />
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I am beyond thrilled to announce & present to <b>YOU</b>,<br />
the Fine Folk of <b>Stockbridge</b> & <b>Nearby</b> <b>Neighboring Towns</b> who support<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Wild Fern Endeavors~ </span></b><br />
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<i><b>This Spectacularly Sensational Band, </b></i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.swampcabbage.com/2.0/" target="_blank">Swamp Cabbage. </a> </span></b><br />
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They hale from somewhere else ;) are just coming off of A European Tour, <b>Walter(</b>the lead) backs <b><i><a href="http://www.richiehavens.com/official_site/home.html" target="_blank">The Legendary Ritchie Havens(who opened Woodstock)</a> </i></b>on rhythm guitar & in True Down South form, Represent a Genre of Music that is undoubtedly<b> New Music</b> to your Ears.<br />
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Its Dirty, Gritty, Gospel, Bluesy, Boot Stopping, Smokey & PowerFul.<br />
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I would highly recommend & of course, encourage YOU to begin to MAKE Plans for a Rockin & over The Top Musical Experience to be held RIGHT HERE.<br />
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That's RIGHT, STOCKBRIDGE, VERMONT.<br />
YOU HEARD ME.<br />
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I do NOT exaggerate. & I do NOT know how ANY of US could be any LUCKIER in this AREA with such Splendid Talent coming THROUGH.<br />
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Also, if you are in Burlington, Vermont ON <b><span style="font-size: large;">Valentine's Evening, </span></b>You can check<b> Swamp Cabbage</b>(i just love saying their name too) & <b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://rickredingtontheluv.com/fr_home.cfm" target="_blank">Rick Redington & The Luv</a></span></b> out at <b><i>The Historical & also Legendary, </i><span style="font-size: large;">Nectars Nightclub. </span></b>Wild Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05128760807299212432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610226240445837208.post-38554747199411312802013-01-29T06:26:00.004-08:002013-01-29T08:39:51.781-08:00Birthdays, Bread & Curious Reading!I was born today, <b><i>January 28, </i></b><br />
<b>43</b> <b>years</b> ago in a hospital in <b>Findlay</b>, <b>Ohio</b>, around supper time!<br />
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Turning <b>43</b> is really great & as I get older each year, I observe in myself, liking the ticking of the clock as I roll through life.<br />
Yes, my back hurts (much of the time) & at times its hard to get up! I get tired by the time Sunday night comes around, but overall, I"m enjoying it.<br />
Just enjoying.<br />
It keeps getting better & things look up a lot.<br />
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<i><b>This past weekend at <span style="font-size: large;">The Wild Fern</span> is a perfect example! </b></i><br />
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I began my <b>First Starter </b>for what I hope fuels an <b>Empire of Artisan Breads</b> at <b>The Wild Fern! </b><br />
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I pulled off a <b>Pant Suit</b> for the Party on Saturday at <b>The Wild Fern. </b>No, there's no photo. If you were there then you witnessed. If not, then you weren't there. HA!<br />
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And with that, it is a strong desire of mine to take care of <b><i>Your Bread Needs!</i></b><br />
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<b><i>Reading Suggestions: * <a href="http://www.breadmatters.com/bookindex.htm" target="_blank">"Bread Matters" </a>by Andrew Whitley * </i></b><br />
<b><i>*</i></b> <a href="http://www.breadalone.com/home" target="_blank">"</a><b><i><a href="http://www.breadalone.com/home" target="_blank">Local Breads"</a> & <a href="http://www.breadalone.com/home" target="_blank">"Bread Alone" </a> by Daniel Leader *</i></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="font-style: italic;">The Wild Fern Community Supported Bakery Idea </b>has had some great feedback & interest & I can't thank all of you enough.</span><br />
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Three Important Benefits of Buying <b>Wild Fern Bread:</b><br />
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1. My Bread contains <b><span style="font-size: large;">NONE</span></b> of the outlawed ingredients found in commercially baked breads.<br />
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2. We get to say <b><span style="font-size: large;">Hello</span></b> once a Week =)<br />
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3. All <b>Wild Fern Breads</b> are <b>Baked</b> with <b><span style="font-size: large;">Luv</span></b>, <b>King Arthur Flours, Organic When Possible: Sugars, Honey, & Grains, Salt, Yeast, & Extra <span style="font-size: large;">Luv.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Some curious & interesting facts about Commercial Bread I'd like to share:</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">* Commercially Baked Bread does not have to have every ingredient listed. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 23px;">* azodicarbonamide</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 23px;"> (ADA) is a pesticide from China that’s added to flour to speed up the bleaching process.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">* </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 23px;">The United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia and most of Europe ban ADA. The FDA and World Health Organization say it’s ok.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">* </span>The average list of ingredients in Commercial Breads has 20-25 ingredients.<span style="font-size: large;"> That's 5 TIMES MORE than what you need: flour, water, yeast, salt.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 13px; text-align: left;">* L-cysteine is a non essential amino acid added to bread dough to speed up industrial processing. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 13px; text-align: left;">While some L-cysteine is directly synthesized in laboratories, most of it is extracted from a cheap and abundant natural protein source: human hair. The hair is dissolved in acid and L-cysteine is isolated through a chemical process, then packaged and shipped off to commercial bread producers.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 13px; text-align: left;">* Much of the L-cysteine comes from China where there’s a history of poor regulation. </span><br />
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Bromate is an endocrine disruptor that competes for the same receptors in the thyroid gland as iodine. Constant ingestion of bromate in your daily bread may eventually create a thyroid hormone imbalance because iodine is needed for thyroid hormone production. <a href="http://www.breastcancerchoices.org/bromidedominancetheory.html" style="color: #156823; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">It is also implicated in many cancers.</a></div>
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The UK banned bromate in bread in 1990. Canada banned bromate in bread in 1994. In 1999, the Center for Science in the Public Interest petitioned the FDA to prohibit the use of potassium bromate, charging that the FDA had known for years that bromate causes cancer in lab animals. </div>
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* the term "enriched", does not mean whole grain! It means these things were added! &<span style="color: #474338; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> (mandated by the government) – Vitamin B1 (thiamin), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (niacin), folic acid, and iron.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">* In the USA, products labels "organic" can contain 5% non-agricultural substances approved by the USDA. </span></div>
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As I practice & study <b>The Art & Ritual of Bread Making</b>, I come across these notions that I feel are important to share with my friends, family & passersBy as I bake Bread & convince you to buy from me!</div>
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There are many people who haven't heard of <span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.rickredington.com/" target="_blank">Rick Redington</a></b>. </span><br />
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If you pick up a copy of <i>January's Issue</i> of <b>Cider Magazine</b> you'd wonder to yourself, who is that strong looking man perched upon a cane surrounded by trees? Where is he from? & why is he on the cover? Does he even look like a musician? </div>
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<b><i>Sixteen years ago</i></b> as I arrived in <i>Killington</i> I ask myself, </div>
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Would I have been intrigued? Probably. Anyone willing to pose in a Mr. Rogers look alike sweater certainly would be interesting to say the least. </div>
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Well, all those years ago there wasn't a<b> Cider Magazine, </b>& my boyfriend at the time & father of the my only child <b><i>Zoe</i></b> & I stumbled into a place at the time called <b>PPeppers</b>. Having had a grand time of fun & convincing ourselves that <b><i>Vermont</i></b> was going to be the first big move of all time for either of us, we partied like it was 1999 & stood outside of <b>PPeppers</b> & <b>The Outback Pizza</b> & heard a voice from inside belting out a rendition of a <i style="font-weight: bold;">Jerry Garcia song, <span style="font-size: large;">Sugaree</span>. </i></div>
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We looked at each other with much disbelief, as who could possibly be singing that song so WELL? So well infact, </div>
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That voice was <b>Rick Redington. </b></div>
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I'd like<b><i> to share with the world</i></b> the <i><b>inspiration</b></i> that blossomed in one song all those years ago from this man, <b>Rick Redington.</b></div>
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Over the years as I came out to hear him play, I learned how to make a song your own & at the same time give much thanks & credit to the orginal performer. </div>
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Playing with your <b><i>heart & soul</i></b> no matter what you choose to play is the fundamental key to any performance. And I don't believe I've ever heard Rick play without his heart & soul. </div>
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IN those days Rick was playing homage to his influences. Stretching through the music of <i><b>The Grateful Dead to Frank Zappa, to Django Reinhart, </b></i>he was slowly introducing the World to his own Music. </div>
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What you may not know if you've never heard of him, is that yes, his <b>Music</b> is quite a blessing to the World & one that ranks in the leagues of every Great Performer you've ever listened to. </div>
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Its no lie & neither is it a fabrication or embelishment. </div>
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I've watched this <b>Vermont Made Musician </b>work his ass off for the 16 years I've known him. That doesn't account for all the other years he's been on the Scene.</div>
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I've watched him give his heart in song to children in hospitals, to the homeless on holidays, to performances that raise money for theatres (<a href="http://www.paramountvt.org/" target="_blank">The Paramount</a>), to tributes in honor of catastrophic events, to weddings, to nightclubs, ski resorts, & Festivals. </div>
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His songs are about Life, Love, Marriage, Children, Death, Happy times, Good times & everything in between. </div>
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Just listen for a few beautiful minutes of his song <b><i><a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/redington" target="_blank">Sweet Life</a> </i></b>& you will hear everything of which I speak. </div>
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He's been lucky & honored to record with legends like Jorma Kaukonen & Jack Casady, The New Riders Of The Purple Sage's Buddy Cage & David Nelson. </div>
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He's also shared the stage with <span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 21px;">Joe Walsh, Blue Oyster Cult, The New Riders, Rick Danko, Warren Haynes of Gov't Mule, Cake, April Wine, Mike Keneally(former F.Z. guitarist) and a host of others. Most recently Rick has opened for Hot Tuna, The Wailers, Richie Havens, & The Samples.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 21px;"> </span></div>
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He was even in a<b> Billy Ray Cyrus</b> movie filmed in Rutland Vermont!! <b>Radical Jack!</b> =) </div>
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And so with all of this under his belt, is he a humble man? To know him, yes, you know he's quite humble, & quite amused by the music business & fame, fortune & recognition. </div>
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Well, I'm a lucky woman & we are together creating & building <b>The Wild Fern </b>& I play BASS with him & for his Music! </div>
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His encouragement, guidance & support over these years have led me on my own path of music. </div>
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& that my friends, is another Dream come True for me. As well, learning to play<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Sugaree!!!! </span></b></div>
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<b>We also made an album together & with our combined children singing some fun harmonies! </b></div>
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This Album also features a fine Drummer, <b>Mr. Blake Gowan</b> (who recently was thrilled to play with Jon Popper on Blues Night;) <b><a href="http://www.walterwhite.com/" target="_blank">Walter White</a></b> on Insane thru the Roof Trumpet! & <b><a href="http://www.nrpsmusic.com/" target="_blank">The New Riders!</a></b></div>
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If I were you, I'd check it out. Or better yet, come out & <b>HEAR IT! </b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Many congratulations for A Job so Well Done by Mr. Rick Redington, born & raised & playing his Music in the Glorious State of Vermont!</span></b></div>
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<b>Stay Tuned for Special Wild Fern Announcements for The Month Of February! </b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Didot; font-size: 18px; line-height: normal;">It would offer you <b>Fresh Baked Bread & Bagels</b> each week & thereby provide you with delicious, healthy, non chemically altered <b>Fresh Baked Bread </b>& would help <b>The Wild Fern</b> to be able to sustain itself through challenging times. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Didot; font-size: 18px; line-height: normal;"><b><i>Heather Lynne & The Wild Fern</i></b></span></div>
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In my delighted & overwhelming thrill to make Pasta for <b>Italian Night</b> I did make a mistake & had to make MORE pasta. </div>
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And, there are plenty of fine folks that play a great part in making that <i>Vibe</i> happen. </div>
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The Music of <b><i><a href="http://thebabayagas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Baba Yagas</a></i></b> on Friday Nights is one part of that vibe wonderfulness for me.<br />
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The Trio is soulful, earthy, old'timey, with melodic harmonies that both vocally & instrumentally reach through my skin surrounding my heart in sheer goosebumps & filling my ears with soul candy. The musicians, are truly some of the finest players I've ever heard. </div>
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Some eight years ago I was introduced to <b><i>Bubba & Sharon </i></b>in a parking lot in a little tiny Camper full of dogs, & back in the day of <b><i>Rick Redington & The Luv Machine & The Clear River Tavern. </i></b></div>
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Like many of our friends, they too were first Fans of <b>RR's</b> music. As the years roll along, <b>Fanship (</b>is this another word I made up;<b>)</b> has turned into <b>Friendship</b>.</div>
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Who knew that many years later, <i>Bubba & Sharon & a Caravan of Ithaca Friends </i>would trek to Vermont to spend a weekend Celebrating A Birthday & Supporting <b>The Wild Fern</b> in our <i><b>Home State of Vermont</b>.</i></div>
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That my friends, is <i>Dedication & Devotion</i>. </div>
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From the very wholeness of my <i>Heart</i>, I thank each & every one of you coming this weekend & giving <b><i>ME</i></b> the chance to cook & bake for <b><i>YOU</i></b>, this time!</div>
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<b><i>It felt damn good. </i></b></div>
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;">The Wild Fern </span>For A Few of Your </b><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Holiday Season</b> <b>Special Gifts!</b></span></i><br />
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I will be<b> </b>Baking <i style="font-weight: bold;">Challah</i> on <b>Fridays & </b>whipping up <b>Chocolate Deliciousness</b> like<b> Salami Dolce, Cappachino Cupcakes & Other Chocolates & Cookies &</b> <b>are</b> a<b>vailable in pretty little bags for Gift Giving!</b><br />
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I have a lovelingly<b> Sweet White Chocolate </b><br />
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<b>Cranberry Bliss Bar Cookie </b>that is sure to Indulge Your <b style="font-style: italic;">Gluten Free Loved One!</b><br />
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I was able to stall the tears today, but they were running down my cheeks by the time I pulled out of the parking lot at <b><i>The Wild Fern</i></b> this afternoon & my long time pal<b><i> Frank, </i></b>looked upon me & if dogs could cry, I'm pretty certain tears would've escaped him too.<br />
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And so <i>A Baker's Tale of Kitchen Fairies & Long Lost Sisters </i>& all the <i>Beautiful Luxurious Doughs, The Kitchen Talk & The "<b>Delicious</b>" Sweets</i> in between, came to "<i>The End"</i> today.<br />
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Or rather, shall I dare say, this chapter closed & a new chapter begins?<br />
~someday..............<br />
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With those thoughts in mind, finding the worded meaning behind the last two weeks &<br />
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Over the years I've made plenty of friends. Some have stayed with me, some voluntarily left, some passed on, some come & go on a regular basis, & some I see once to every few years.<br />
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All of them I keep in my heart with memories that could fill a giant book, laughter that comes in unexpected & often timely moments, once in awhile a tear, but always, always, remembered. <br />
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When <b><i>Lily</i></b> strolled into <b><i>The Wild Fern</i></b> just as <i>November</i> rolled over the calendar, an immediate friendship sprouted that very day.<br />
She wanted to learn how to make <b><i>Croissants</i></b>.<br />
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I am a <b>Home Schooled Baker Cheftress </b>who doesn't really know<br />
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And she moved in just like that. Into my kitchen & into my home & couldn't have been a more perfect roommate in both living spaces. She was the best roomie in the 20 plus years I've been living on my own! No offense to anyone out there who may read this =) But its TRUE! <b>LILY ROCKS! </b><br />
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<b>And before I knew it, she became a Great Friend to hang out with</b><b> watching Audrey Hepburn movies, flopping on my oh so cozy $50 couch, eating popcorn, devouring shrimp over our Creole Celebration Weekend, eating "Delicious" </b><b>Chocolate</b><b> Brownies(thanks Alison=), making Pasta, frying Churros, practicing Yoga & discussing every avenue of Baking Ideas over Coffee. </b><b></b><br />
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And though she is a Vegetarian, she even deboned The Turkey with me =)<br />
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As she left today from the <b><i>Wild Fern</i></b>, I told her I felt like I had just taken a much needed <i>internal</i> <i>vacation</i> these past weeks & learned a <b>valuable lesson</b> since she moved in, <i><b>to slow down.</b></i><br />
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Our day at <i style="font-weight: bold;">The Wild Fern </i>also included<i style="font-weight: bold;"> </i>another <b><i>Sister, Cathy,</i></b> who is fastly approaching her very own path unto <b><i>Mother Hood. </i></b><br />
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And I am most fortunate to be her <b><i>Friend</i></b> & <b><i>Fellow Sister</i></b> & to have the <i>Most Cherished Honor</i> of photographing her <i><b>Gorgeous Baby Belly! </b></i><br />
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<b><i>At first, I wasn't sure how I would make time to do this. It took not more than speaking the words of, "I will try to make time" to Cathy to realize as I typed it, that of course I would have time. </i></b><br />
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<b><i>There is no way I want to pass by on this memorable opportunity to be a part of making her Belly a cherished Memory. </i></b><br />
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<b><i>Baby Bellies are absolutely one of the most amazing sights I've ever seen. Having now photographed three of my Friends, each Belly is different & each Belly is Extraordinary. </i></b><br />
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<i>Cathy hasn't seen them yet! </i><br />
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<i><b>So with that, </b></i><br />
<i><b>Tuesday was a Poetic, Sentimental & Deeply Emotional Day at The Wild Fern! </b></i><br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;">Thank You Lily, Cathy & Dawn for sharing the day with me! I love you LADIES!! </span></b></i><br />
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Wild Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05128760807299212432noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610226240445837208.post-10486602997158528462012-11-22T20:26:00.000-08:002012-11-22T20:27:41.956-08:00Thanksgiving!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqBNrSGp4BCk5yVh536Tn2tXYoTxaM9kTcMZkPgFx34lDLvJGrjJ-49oDbYfV2QHgns0be9gMSrd6CYHiZr1TjMm0p3czTP1AsIkBdH9hMZ_XVqUr480-L6sA72UY5Hv1uKNpLPwaJEf_3/s1600/IMG_8958.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqBNrSGp4BCk5yVh536Tn2tXYoTxaM9kTcMZkPgFx34lDLvJGrjJ-49oDbYfV2QHgns0be9gMSrd6CYHiZr1TjMm0p3czTP1AsIkBdH9hMZ_XVqUr480-L6sA72UY5Hv1uKNpLPwaJEf_3/s320/IMG_8958.JPG" width="320" /></a>As <b><i>The Wild Fern</i></b> continues to grow,<br />
<i><b>Friendships</b></i> both old & new are <b>sprouting</b> up in this tiny little kitchen bakery near the <i>junctions</i> of<i> Route 100 & 107</i> opening only a short 11 weeks ago!<br />
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So too does my heart!<br />
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Somedays I could swear the lil'ol thing could burst!<br />
Its fun! It's scary! It's uncertain!<br />
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It's unbelievable!<br />
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~ all of it!<br />
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<b><i>Happy Thanksgiving!</i></b><br />
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<b><i>Thank You for coming here these weeks!</i></b><br />
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<b><i>ps. forgive me if I don't have a shot of you!</i></b><br />
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<br />Wild Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05128760807299212432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610226240445837208.post-43445743911594374862012-11-13T06:33:00.001-08:002012-11-13T06:36:52.064-08:00The Wild Fern & Lily<br />
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Each week I tell you all how thankful I am. Perhaps you get tired of hearing it? I'm not sure, but it's the very truth of the matter.<br />
I can't thank you enough.<br />
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This week the my <i>Gratitude</i> extends through feeling <i>Good Fortune. </i><br />
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And this week <i><b>Lily</b></i> came to me. It began last Saturday when she stopped by to get a croissant.<br />
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She offered herself as a volunteer in exchange for <i>"lessons" in the kitchen. </i><br />
Well, the next morning was Sunday & I was baking croissants(the very thing she wanted to learn about) & thought about calling her, but felt it would be too obnoxious of me to call so early & ask her to come in. So I didn't. <br />
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In the few weeks since opening, many have volunteered their help. I haven't taken anyone up on it for a few reasons. Mostly, because I needed to just make this happen on my own.<br />
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So a few days pass & then I receive an email from <b><i>Lily</i></b> calling me out on not calling her to help!<b> =) </b>& if I didn't need her, she would be leaving Vermont sooner. I emailed her back & told her what I needed most was a <i>dishwasher</i> on Friday night, not the glorious of jobs, & one that not really anyone wants to do, but if she was willing, then we could talk about the next few days in the kitchen.<br />
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She came, & fit right in Friday night. Immediately took over the dishes & I didn't have to tell her how important cleanliness was, especially on glassware & silverware ;)<br />
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Friday night ended & I dropped her off & left it at, she could give me a call the next day if she wanted to come in, & I would be there by 8am.<br />
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I arrived 6 minutes late on Saturday morning & there on my back stoop on the cold sunny morning, was Lily reading & waiting on me.<br />
She rode her bike & it was chilly & I was totally convinced that she was my <b>kitchen angel. </b><br />
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Over the weekend this sweet girl shadowed me in the most natural unassuming way. <br />
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We went to work on everything, from bagels to gluten free pizza<br />
dough, croissants, cupcakes, frosting, cookies, eggs, bread, soup.<br />
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<b><i>Lily</i></b> worked with me all day on Saturday till 5:30 & as I took her home, I could tell she was tired. I told her to take it easy & not to worry about Sunday.<br />
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Well, as you may have guessed, Sunday morning I arrived & minutes later the phone rang. It was <b><i>Lily</i></b> requesting to come in & began <b>Sunday Brunch</b> with me =)<br />
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It was pure <b style="font-style: italic;">Kitchen Magic & </b>I'm pretty sure she is<b style="font-style: italic;"> My Kitchen Angel.</b><br />
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<b>Lily & My Creations </b><br />
<b>for this Most Spectacular Weekend =)</b><br />
<b>& more to come on that!</b><br />
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two weeks of rock & roll restaurant exhaustion touched by nervous wondering over impending storm with sounds of phone ringing surprising dread over news of unexpected <i>early</i> delivery of 2 cords wood <i>tomorrow</i> morning while arranging a return ride from unavoidable also <i>tomorrow</i> morning dropoff of UNinspectable 1996 Honda in South Royalton knowing the bank account needs to be opened for the restaurant at some point <i>tomorrow</i> & the kid needs picked up before high winds sweep her away & her fear consumes the best of her while carving pumpkins. <br />
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& in the midst of it, wishing to pay tribute & feeling <b><i>tremendously special</i></b> gratitude & not enough time in the day or night to convey it to a few friends who contribute in the most beautiful ways to this <b>Wild Endeavor called The Wild Fern.</b><br />
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<b><i>For you, </i></b><br />
<b><i>compliment & offer your love, care & personal passion to The Wild Fern & I am eternally grateful.</i></b><br />
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From,<br />
<i>Rick Redington</i><br />
<i>The Baba Yagas</i><br />
<i>To Conor Margison(photo of fixed stool coming:)</i><br />
<i>Suzanne </i><br />
<i>& Jimmy, JC's Dad</i><br />
<i>Timeless Wisdom Farm for the freshest awesomest Eggs</i><br />
<i>To The Bodins, The Fern Photo Haiku & Honey</i><br />
<i>To The Building Owners Terry & Don</i><br />
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Wild Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05128760807299212432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610226240445837208.post-10606845337538481462012-10-16T06:13:00.000-07:002012-10-16T06:13:00.868-07:00In Fairness to You & The Wild Fern =) <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Wild Fern </b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">is very <i>intimate</i>, very <i>cozy</i>, very <i>friendly</i> & we feel <i>strongly</i> that once you give us a chance, you'll feel all the <i>wonderful</i> things we feel about it! =) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">With that in mind as I head into the <i>6th week of Business </i>its been permitted that everyone can bring their own alcohol & such without having a fee for these weeks. </span><br />
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There are a few reasons why this is good for all of us, & a few reasons why this isn't all that good for Business!<br />
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Being that I am <b>extremely</b> <b>limited in</b> <b>seating</b>, my opportunities to make money are smaller than most restaurant venues.<br />
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If I were to have a <b><i>Beer & Wine License</i> </b>I would increase my earning potential substantially.<br />
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However, it may also keep some<b> <i>friends & neighbors</i> </b>home due to the high cost of <i><b>"having an evening out" in these challenging Economic Times & I would rather not have that! </b></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">With ALL of that in Mind: </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">I have decided that to make it "Fair" to both You & The Wild Fern,</span></i><br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;">The Wild Fern</span> will now have a very common Cork Fee of $ 5.00 per Bottle of Wine Or 6 Pack of Beer, still saving you Money to come out & have fun, but also covering the cost of returnables & helping the restaurant<span style="font-size: large;"> stay open Affordably. </span></b></i><br />
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<i><b>I hope that Everyone will Understand & will Continue to Come & Be a Part of The Wild Fern & Eat Some Good Food & Hear Some Good Music!!! </b></i><br />
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<i><b>Thank you so much for your Patience, Patronage & Understanding,</b></i><br />
<i><b>Heather Lynne </b></i><br />
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Friday mornings I drive up <b>Stony Brook</b> to my friend <b>Suzanne's</b> to pick up my bounty of fall goodness. </div>
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It always come with a lovely arrangement of beautiful flowers grown by her working woman's hands. </div>
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Recently, being a thirft store junkie too, she has surprised me with little trinkets & I feel a lot of love coming from her everytime. </div>
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By the way, she has five amazing & talented children who she homebirthed. One, all by herself! =) </div>
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This is her driveway that leads up to what was once a <b>Maple Sugaring Shack. </b></div>
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I love her little place!<br />
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How about the View?<br />
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The little shed where I pick it all up!<br />
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Leeks. Zinnias. Suzanne.<br />
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Guess what's for Lunch?<br />
Yup, Potato & Leek Soup =)<br />
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& now, a moment about the <b>Luvin Oven</b>.<br />
Oh, before I forget, I need to give <i>credit</i> to the Name of the Oven. It actually came from my Baker Partner & another <b>Wonderful Woman, Hannah, </b>who I love dearly & learned so much about bread from my time at<b> Sandy's Books & Bakery </b>with her!<br />
I can't seem to stop feeling the <b><i>Luv</i></b> coming from the oven, & so I've borrowed the name from her!<br />
I've removed one stone rack as my breads are rising so high the oven knocks them down!<br />
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Have you wondered about <b>Croissants</b>? If so, in my joy of creating them, I took a beginning shot of the first folds that you begin with! Its a process of many steps, & all them, to me, <i>enjoyable</i>!<br />
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Here, I've patted out the butter block & now will fold it in thirds & leave it to rest.<br />
I do this three times & at the end, 81 layers of buttery & fattening deliciousness fills our bellies & reminds us of the importance of daily exercise! Which isn't a bad thing. I always say, everything in moderation. <i><b>So stop with the guilt! </b></i><br />
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wherever you are!<br />
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<b>Bacon, Apple, Cheddar. </b><br />
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This Sunday's Treat for The Brunch in All of Us. </i></b><br />
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<b>The Bacon.</b><br />
For years I didn't eat bacon. In my quest of being healthy, thin or otherwise dumb thinking, I ignored bacon. Then one day Zoe came home & she asked me for bacon. I was like, wha? Bacon?<br />
Daddy fed her bacon. From that moment on, my buying sprees included Bacon. Now, I have an obsession with Bacon.<br />
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How can use it? How about <b>Bacon Hash? </b>Well, I've heard of Corned Beef & Hash. Love it. But in thinking of Food Dishes that could become a signature of <b>The Wild Fern, </b><br />
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how about <b>Bacon Potato Hash? </b>complimented by local Potatoes(from you know where;)<br />
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Please, Let me know what you think.<br />
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And so,<br />
<b><i>One Splendid Month</i></b> has now passed since Opening!<br />
<i>Each week unveiled new ideas</i> for what to bake, to cook, what to buy, when to be open, when to be closed, what works, what doesn't! what I can handle! what I can't!<br />
So MUCH! & much more to COME!<br />
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<i><b>It's quite a grand adventure! </b></i><br />
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One thing I loved learning is that people everywhere are open to <i>adventure</i>.<br />
It hasn't just been friends & neighbors stopping by, but people traveling from different countries, & All have stopped by to see what <b><i>The Wild Fern</i></b> is, what we do here, how its gonna go & giving me/us a chance!<br />
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Just stopping by to ask, to offer help, is really appreciated! & is really awesome.<br />
I've met new friends in Stockbridge! I've met new friends from Europe!<br />
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Had people from Killington stop by<br />
from reading the new article just written by Phill Andrews<br />
of Cider Magazine! =)<br />
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People from New Jersey too! Yay! someone is READING! <br />
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<b><i>The Wild Fern</i></b>, tucked almost into the side of a mountain, just before the junction leading to other <b><i>little</i></b> <i><b>Vermont towns, many whiz by & miss it.</b></i><br />
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I've grown to love it in a very short time & feel sure that<b> Route 100 </b>needs this<i><span style="font-size: large;"> little destination. </span></i><br />
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So,<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>I'm going to need your Help.</i> </span></b><br />
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I can't make it happen without your <b><i>support!</i></b><br />
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All I ask, is that Perhaps think of<br />
<b>The Wild Fern</b> & my little kitchen cafe offering:<br />
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<b><i>Love Infused</i></b> <b><i>Food,</i></b><br />
<i> from</i><br />
<b>Freshly Made Breads, Creative Croissants, Hand Tossed Pizzas, Homemade Soups & Casseroles, Scrumptious Sandwiches, Goat's Milk Maple Peanut Butter Fudge, & Other Devilish Desserts & Good Ol'Fashioned <i>Live </i>Music When Possible.</b><br />
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<b>PS.</b><br />
<b>Always available for Special Ordering & Mailing ;)</b><br />
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<b>Please come with Patience, </b></div>
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<b>for most of the time,</b></div>
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<b>This is a One Woman Show! </b></div>
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<b>I am your Baketress, </b></div>
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<b>Your Waitress, </b></div>
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<b>Your Cheftress!</b></div>
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<b>I want you to feel </b></div>
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<b>like </b></div>
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<b>you've come </b></div>
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<b>over to my </b><b>house </b></div>
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<b>for </b></div>
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<b>Something Good & Fun to E</b><b>at!</b></div>
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<b>I want you to </b><b>fee</b><b>l</b></div>
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<b>Welcomed </b></div>
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<b>Happy to Be Here. </b><br />
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<b>& Patient as I prepare Your Food!</b><br />
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<b>I hope to make it worth your wait=)</b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Much Love to Everyone. </span></i></b><br />
<b><i>Heather Lynne</i></b><br />
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<b><i>Enjoy these photos from the First Month =) </i></b><br />
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<br />Wild Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05128760807299212432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610226240445837208.post-1660417174458916782012-09-28T09:41:00.002-07:002012-10-01T07:36:34.563-07:00The Wild Fern & Me on Hours of Business =)Most people have now asked me the <i>Ultimate Question.</i> <b>"What are your Hours?" </b><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDObuYLjoHZvEMwbu_rEpokEEGoQtTIa9RL9uWmnft7gSILT2w8-7dB0JbT7iewUdJJTm7nUCrO4u-5mFmzoxX69wlWRpcMfi1s8eN6sw9DG1d1jw5nspP-x3zxo4PPDFaSh5MVKlBThiB/s1600/IMG_7739.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDObuYLjoHZvEMwbu_rEpokEEGoQtTIa9RL9uWmnft7gSILT2w8-7dB0JbT7iewUdJJTm7nUCrO4u-5mFmzoxX69wlWRpcMfi1s8eN6sw9DG1d1jw5nspP-x3zxo4PPDFaSh5MVKlBThiB/s320/IMG_7739.JPG" width="320" /></a>Well, the hours thus far, have remained the same, consistent & open to <b>everyone</b> having an <b>opportunity</b> to stop in & see what's happening, listen to me <b>share</b> what <b><i>The Wild Fern </i></b>is all about & also understand that it's just <b>ME</b> working most of the time, trying to create & offer something new for <i>Stockbridge </i>& surrounding neighbors & friends. </div>
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As I unveil <b>both</b> what our People would like to see & what I can humanly manage with time, I have not posted my Hours for a specific reason <b>though they've been consistent. </b></div>
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<b>& So, it will take Time for You to come to know what I have to Offer YOU on the various Days of Business. </b></div>
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<b>I try my hardest to keep YOU informed with this Blog & with Facebook. I am trying to take pictures so that you can see the Food I am Baking with, Preparing & even Buying & even what Our Music is All About. </b><br />
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It also presents a new aspect of <b>"buying local" </b></div>
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Wouldn't it be Wonderful to also be able to <b>buy</b> much of our needed produce from these <b>Friends</b>? Where we knew how the food was grown? How it was lovingly taken care of? & Also, how we could help <b>Support them Making a Living </b>doing something <i>Worthwhile for both themselves & for us? </i></div>
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<i>What if by next Summer, <b>Stockbridge had its Very Own Farmer's Market? </b></i></div>
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Clogged toilets. Water overflowing. Won't stop. Seeping. Creeping. Flowing beyond. Frustration, Fear, & Forgotten.<br />
Yes, I forgot about these details of being your own <b>Boss</b>. You are the Boss, You are funnyily enough, the <i><b>only</b></i> person who knows how to clean up this mess. No one else will. In my case, no one else could!<br />
Having rocked the<i> second full week with so many gracious & kind folks</i>, <b><i>Sunday Brunch</i></b> came & my visitors tripled from the<i> First Sunday</i> & my girls of<i> Zoe, Erin & Laura Shands</i> & I took on the late morning patrons. & if I may add, these <i><b>3</b></i> <b><i>Ladies</i></b> for being inexperienced & more than cooperative, really & truly did one hell of a fine job of assisting me WHEN NONE of US could possibly KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT!!<br />
I couldn't have done it without them. Indeed, I would've been in the <b>Weeds</b>! & My Gratitude is Endless for These Little Luvs. I love them all so much!<br />
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Over the two weeks I've listened to many things.<br />
Requests, suggestions, advice, ideas, praise, harrassment, laughter, encouragement, rumors, reprimands, opinions...& so forth.<br />
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Really, if you want to know, I don't even have any guns ;) I'm just doing it. Going along & making it up as I go with what feels right. I don't have some <i>master</i> <i>plan</i> other than, cooking good food, spreading good vibes, playing good music, making the place cozy & being as hospitable as one should be when nice folks walk through my door.<br />
That's really it.<br />
Its like you are coming over. To my <b><i>House</i></b>.<br />
For Dinner. For Music. For Conversation. For Fun. When you leave, I want you to feel good, & I want you to come back!<br />
Whether you're coming on the mornings of<b> Breakfast</b> or on the <b>Day of Bagels,</b> or <b>Lunch</b> on one of the <b>Afternoons</b>, or <b>Pizza Night</b> or <b>World Cafe Dinner Night</b>, I will be preparing & cooking your <b>Food</b>!<br />
<b style="font-style: italic;">I am Your Hostess, Your Baketress</b> (my newest made up word;<b style="font-style: italic;">), Your Cheftress</b>(my old made up word;)<b style="font-style: italic;">, & Your Part Time Waitress! </b><br />
I didn't do this so someone else could take over my kitchen! And as I see how this is going to go, I hope that everyone is<b><i> patient & kind</i></b>.<br />
I'm operating this as a mostly <b style="font-style: italic;">One Woman Show People! </b>with an occasionaly back up of my <i><b>family & friends, </b>inexperienced at times;)</i> & <i>connecting</i> with you means a lot to me. I can't cook you good food if I can't <i>connect</i> with you! So let me <i>humanly</i> <i>connect</i>! That means, if you've arrived & you see we're quite busy, <b><i>Practice Patience </i></b>& know that I will make it worth your while of wait! <b>We're not about <i>Fast Take Out </i>here! (</b>saving that for the Take Out Window!)<br />
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<i><b>We're about doing what's Humanly Possible in this Particular Setting That We Are All Creating! </b></i><br />
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As I prepare the <b>Plans for Week #3</b>, I cannot believe how excited I am to just do it! Not to mention <b>The New Oven Brush </b>& how thrilled <b>Chef Rico</b> will be!<br />
I find it very rewarding being on my own, & deeply gratifying. Its a great feeling that many times in the quiet solitude of the kitchen, I find myself reflecting in wonderment sprinkled with satisfying exhaustion ;)<br />
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Now speaking of exhaustion. I have <b>Yet Another Saab Story. </b><br />
For those that know me, you know about ALL of my Saab Stories. Just this year alone, <b><i>The Saab Story </i></b>escualated to a grand total of?? Well, let;s not mention it least I throw a tantrum...or something ;)<br />
So the latest Saab Saga had me carless the night before <b>Opening</b>. Yes, tears, tears, Oh, more tears streamed down my cheeks as I once again, questioned my <b>Sane or Not Sane Decisions of Opening?</b> <b>wha?? A Restaurant?</b> With not even a few pennies to do so as I've spent the income tax return on <b><i>The Veins & Arteries Of Said Saab 9-5. </i></b><br />
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So as I approached week # 2 of <b>borrowing</b> yet another friend's car for an abnormal amount of time & headed to Rutland to detail the borrowed car, I arrived to Rick's only to hear the tale of <i>The Burning Flames </i>Splaying From Said Saab.<br />
No? Are you Kidding? really? Not that <b>SAAB</b>. Well, combusting with <b>Smoke</b> as it would be, The Saab sat at Adirondack awaiting? What? I'm not really sure anymore. So, in come the 1<b>6 year old Honda Accord.</b><br />
From my earliest days of driving, well, I didn't really have a license, but I was convincing(or controlling-you decide;) enough to persuade one of my <b><i>Very Bestest Friends of My Youth, Matt Badertscher </i></b>to let me drive his <b>Honda Accord</b>. It was sleek. It was fast. It was his. And he was after-all, my Best Friend, so DUH! of Course he would let me drive it! I mean, if i could handle driving his Dad's Brown Buick, by all means, this was no Biggie!! Ha!! & No License?? Ah! the good ol'days!<br />
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So today, I got into the Accord which<b> smells of cat poop.</b> Yes, one sweet 25# Bag of cat poop was left in the trunk by the previous owner. He said it was garbage. Yeah, Garbage.<br />
Now I don't have one tiny little part of me that shares any love for Cats with The Cat People of The World. I've tried, & it just isn't in me, no offense. I am also allergic & thus my lack of affection is worthy.<br />
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Surprisingly, or not, I put between 15-25 lbs of Air in <b>ALL THE TIRES</b> & I was on my way to being a Honda Owner, again, reflecting upon memories of my ol'pal Matt & to my very first brand new car ever, a Honda Civic, bought only because <i>The Badertscher Honda Influence ;) </i><br />
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<b><i>I can't wait! <span style="font-size: large;">Its Breakfast & Pizza Night!!! </span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">On the Menu for the Morning Rush: Bagels, Croissants, A Sweet Apple Pastry, Timeless Wisdom Fresh Eggs, Bacon, Fresh FarmStyle Loaves of Bread & Stony Brook Grown Breakfast Potatoes. </span></i></b><br />
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& so the first week <i>happlily</i> concluded with <b>Sunday Brunch!</b><br />
For your, or maybe it was indeed my own, Belly's pleasure, I made <b><i>Baked Stuffed French Toast</i></b> with <i>Cream Cheese & Carmelized Apples with Lemon Zest & Cinnamon </i>to finish!<br />
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Our second couple of the day coming from <i>Grafton Vermont</i>, sat at the table with the Cleveland Ohio salt & pepper shakers & luckily enough, were the type who sprinkled their salt into their hand before dotting the food. Well, Good thing, as the <i>Salt</i> came pouring forth & I can imagine their experience may not have proved pleasant had I had to re-bake!<br />
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And though I served all but the two I brought home for <i>Monday's</i> dinner;) his compliment highlighted the whole day. Oh, well, plus, the fact that a <i>Teen Ager, Miss Payton,</i> really liked my <i>Zucchini Parm Sandwich. </i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Thank You's to so Many Friends & Family have made the entire experience possible, from Vermont to California(that means you John;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What can I do but <b>Feed YOU Good Food</b>, offer you some <b>Good Music</b> & just simply <b>Share some of the Luv</b> that I feel for much in this Life?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I did say a few words on facebook, but here, I can say a few more! Why? Because I can!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I could'nt have dreamed of a better <b>opening</b> <b>day</b>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With 4 good hours of sleep ;), a 5am yoga practice(there was no way I was running in the dark regardless of how much I love <b>Stony Brook Road)</b> & packing the borrowed car(oh the saab broke down again? no, really you say?) I drove quietly through the still dark refridgerator flats, waited at the stop light(not again) on 107 & arrived exactly at 6am to officially begin this new adventure. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I turned on the Mixer, smiled, took a photo(sorry!! but the cord isn't near my bed to upload any photos right now!!) & nervously hoped everything would turn out ok. I plan on hoping for some time to follow =)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">& Its now, 730am.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Susie</b>. My wonderful friend of many years now who's shared the good the bad & the occasionally ugly & my partner in all things Wine;) arrived & the <b>Wild Fern </b>came alive & business began! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wasn't really sure of anything. How long to stay open, how much to make, who will come? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It went better than imagined! & before I knew it, it was time to pick Zoe up!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In that short one hour break I headed up our road to <b>Suzanne's</b> to buy garlic! So if you are looking for some nice bulky homegrown & in my neighborhood Garlic, talk to me. I'll send you to <b>Suzanne</b> ;) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pizza Pizza Pizza. If you don't love Pizza? I just don't understand why! But if you do, then having <b>Rick Redington</b> slinging your dough will be one of your best choices ever made in the Land of Pizza. Think I'm kidding? =) I ain't. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Following the days' example the evening proved to be wild & wonderful with the first ever band coming to play! Our friends<b> Justine, Jake & Tom</b>, an ol'timey acoustic threesome trilled, sawed & slapped unto the night & they even let me join in for a few of my own songs, one a Flood song & not the bitch one ;) & a song I wrote sitting on my stoop watching sheep. The day ended & it was 10pm. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>A Wild Thank You</b> to every single person who bought croissants today & sold me out!! And One gentleman returned twice! =) & to the other <b>Friends</b> who stopped by & also bought croissants, it was truly awesome to see you & visit with you! (<b>Anna</b> & <b>Heather</b>!!!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As we ease on into this <b>endeavor</b>, our hours aren't posted as we work on getting a groove with kitchen detail, timing & serving, & what works best for you & me!!! But We are open <b>Wed-Sun!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please bear with us, the only advertising thus far comes from <b><i>Word of Mouth, This Blog, Facebook & the Opening Sign outside!! </i></b> Your continued support & spreading the word means alot to me on many levels & I can't thank you enough. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have a great weekend planned & hope you can make it at some point!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Announcing tomorrow's hours:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>FRIDAY September 14 </b>we WILL BE <b>OPEN</b> in the <b>Evening</b> for <b>PIZZA</b> & <b>Italian Fare</b> using <b>Local Produce & Basil</b> from <b>Friends on Stony Brook & Rochester VT! Grassfed Beef </b>from another <b>Local Friend in Rutland Town!!! </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So if you're hungry for <b>Good Food & Good Music,</b> <b>Stop BY!!!!!!! </b></span><br />
<b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5pm-9pm!</b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> & <b>slices</b> until </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">11pm</b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> unless the </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dough runs out!</b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At</span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 8pm Local Music</b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> begins with </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rick Redington</b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">! & </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Luv Waitstaff </b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">will Sit In when the Time is Right! =) </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We're shaking things up here at <b>The Wild Fern! </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Please keep in mind, our tiny little space can only hold 30 people, so plan accordingly!!! =) </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Until further notice,</i> IT is <b>BYOB!!! </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">& Now, after just having made our first B<b>lack River order</b>(I was nervous as I pressed the send button as its the first $$'s being reinvested to move forward!!),<b> </b>we will also have<b> Cold Hollow Apple Cider </b>to sell & ring in what's going to be a<b> Fine Fall!!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>AGAIN, MANY MANY THANKS! </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Love,</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Heather </i></span><br />
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Wild Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05128760807299212432noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610226240445837208.post-85880224341237888502012-09-03T19:20:00.002-07:002012-09-04T05:36:03.511-07:00Grease & Not The Movie! & Oh Those Free Road Side Scores!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWi3e1MYlgkjJD_HL-9OGo8WuQoXsojIyNxc0OvbVRee-kFsdN06fmAIB-FS7G4LoSqA4hBeVMdAvJ377xRAfCNmd9kGZpxj7iNI8B11kNQN2YG5zXsAKKU9kaOTI0k4N1eoUM8le7ojNc/s1600/IMG_7282.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWi3e1MYlgkjJD_HL-9OGo8WuQoXsojIyNxc0OvbVRee-kFsdN06fmAIB-FS7G4LoSqA4hBeVMdAvJ377xRAfCNmd9kGZpxj7iNI8B11kNQN2YG5zXsAKKU9kaOTI0k4N1eoUM8le7ojNc/s320/IMG_7282.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So there's 3 reasons I've decided to forgo the fryers. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now don't get me wrong, I do love a giant Large size basket of french fries like they give you at the drive in ;) as much as the next person, but what you don't know or some of you do, but, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">to <b>CLEAN</b> grease(& this is the #3 reason)?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No one just raises their hand for the job, no one volunteers, & no one seeks the job title.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There's nothing at all fun about it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Its really quite gross to be perfectly non subtle about it!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">& I was reminded of many years ago I moving into my first solo tiny studio apartment owned by my sister & Doug who's last tennent lived there for about 15 or 20 years & who <b>never</b> cleaned his kitchen. I remembered the <b>grease</b>. On the walls, on the tiny stove, on the cabinets, on the ceiling & on the shelves. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Like, who doesn't clean for that many years when you are greasin up a place for pete's sake? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All in all it wasn't so horrible, & I offer you only the nicest ones to view, just nevertheless, it was not pleasant to do & it took about 5 hours. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In removing the fryers & cleaning the hood I can already smell a difference in the kitchen!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The difference it makes on the insurance rate played reason #2 for having no fryers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The biggest most compelling #1reason though, was to <b>simplify</b>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes, <b>simplify</b>! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In making kitchen choices <b>simplifying</b> has been the mantra. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We also chose to remove the electric griddle in our <b>simplifying</b> endeavors. Just knowing that would have to be plugged in for 8-10 hours when being used nearly caused me to prematurely seek medication over the coming winter electric bill as the meter would tick non stop for those hours! So, yes, we still will have a<b> Griddle!! </b>But<b> </b>On the Gas Stove Top!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After enjoying the best <b>Harvest Moon Festival</b> this Labor Day weekend where our band played a steller Friday night performance if I may say ;) I also happen to run into some freebies in Rutland & a yardsale in Stockbridge! All for a whopping total of $5, these were the <b>Wild</b> <b>scores</b> of Labor Day Weekend! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Now take notice of the <b>Fern</b>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a <b>Gift</b>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From a really nice neighbor & friend, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Chad Merriss</b> who is running </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_968536645">Tweed River Tubing</a></b></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/tweed.rivertubing" target="_blank"> </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">a fraction of a mile from </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How absolutely wonderful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wait till you see it hung up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">& wait till you Tube at his place in</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">one of our beautiful glorious </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Summer Days next Year & </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">then have Lunch & a Beer at</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>The Wild Fern!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can already hear your plans being made ;)</span></div>
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Me? Not for Sale ;)<br />
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<b>Luv from The Wild Fern?</b><br />
<b>Free as well. </b><br />
<b>Ciao!</b></div>
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