Season Two, Fall 2007

Chip and Carol Dahlke of Ashlawn Farm in East Lyme, CT import coffee beans from all over the world and roast them right on their property. They even have a little cafe for locals who want to drink some freshly roasted, freshly ground coffee overlooking their incredible 100 acre farm, which is lined with stone walls and dotted with cows. Their coffees are organic, and it is worth reading about their dedication to producing a high quality product at http://www.farmcoffee.com/index.html.

Paul Trubey of Beltane Farm has dedicated his life to producing quality goats milk cheeses. His Oberhasli and La Mancha goats must be some of the happiest in the world, and the end products show it. Tangy pecorino, soft chevre, mild and creamy La Danse de la Lune are some of the great cheeses he makes in Lebanon, CT. Every Sunday until December 23rd there are cheese tastings in the afternoons accompanied by some hot apple cider. Check it out at http://www.beltanefarm.com/

Paul Trubey is a man that lives in tune with the seasons. Here he reads from his fall short story about life on the farm from the point of view of his favorite goat, Maddie.

General Manager Dan Meiser and Chef Jason Collin have created the Firebox Restaurant in Hartford, Connecticut with the aim of using all local and seasonal ingredients in their contemporary American menu. During the summer months they also host a weekly farmer's market. There is a big difference in the dining experience when food travels a short distance from the farm to the table, and Firebox is proof of that. http://www.fireboxrestaurant.com/