Eat your vegetables please {& an iced mocha green monster smoothis recipe}

Today was a very productive day in the kitchen. I find that I am the happiest and most continent working in that spot. Hours pass without me noticing till I look up at the clock and realize I've been at it for some time. 
 
Good stuff.

The summer months at the farmers markets are crazy good. I have been scoring at the Wednesdays Leesburg Market. Beautiful produce, fruit and super nice vendors.

New online and in the shop this week

We have several new treasures and a few old favorites in our online shop that just arrived this week!

We also have some new treasures at the shop, including a neat Gothic architectural piece, a reclaimed wood farm table, and a HUGE two piece pine hutch!

Take a peek at what's new around here...

Monthly outdoor dining series!

In collaboration with Lucketts, the Cowbell Kitchen will be hosting a monthly, outdoor, under the stars, unique dining series which will continue till the weather prevents us.

SAVE THIS DATE & MAKE A RESERVATION IMMEDIATELY: July 27th by calling Cheryl at 304-433-7665, or email her cheryl.615@hotmail.com

All the ingredients will be sourced from local farms, markets and artisans.The experience will be staged at various locations on the Lucketts property. The theme & menu, of course is top secret, and will be unveiled the night of. OK, maybe a tiny hint before!

Baby Grady's nursery reveal

How exciting!

Pawleys Island Posh featured Casey's nursery for baby Grady on their blog today!

Here are a few sneak peek pictures of the nursery decor - what a beautiful job, and so unique and timeless!

Because farmer's markets and friends make everything better (and a boneless rib eye with chimichurri recipe)

1940 Farmer's Market

This week turned out to be exciting in many ways. 

First I was so lucky to have my two best friends in town for a few days. The days flew by fast but we lazily grilled, drank and spent hours chitchatting on the back porch. 

Our featured cocktail was Gin & Tonic, simple and refreshing! Of course we threw in some wine, Prosecco and beer, for a change of pace!

A few online favorites are back in stock!

One of the challenges of having an online store is balancing order quantities with demand.  We love everything in our online store, but sometimes we're surprised how quickly some items sell out.  Then we're surprised again how difficult it can be to get them back in stock from distributors.

We're happy to report that a few favorites we've been waiting for the online store came in to the warehouse yesterday!

Stop & smell the coffee and a recipe for fruit humble pie squares

Yes I do agree coffee is a major motivation to wake up every morning. With the nice weather I enjoy my first early morning cup relaxing in the peacefulness on my screened back porch.

Is it me, but it seems the first cup always tastes the best?

Today I'm also sharing a recipe for Market Fruit Crumble Humble Pie Squares.  Everyone loved them last weekend, so I thought I'd share my recipe!

Lucketts Spring Market - photo roundup #2

Photo Credit:  juNxtaposition

Thank you to everyone who shared links on our last Market photo roundup post.  I spent forever looking through all the great photos and all the great finds!

Here are more pictures from the 2013 event last weekend.

I love the variety of photos and how they all really give the flavor of the Lucketts Spring Market.  We have some truly talented vendors and we had some awesome displays this year!  Thanks to all!

Peace love rhubarb & strawberries

Finally first of the season's local Virginia fruit, rhubarb & strawberries in the house or in the oven!

For the weekend I'm making fruit crumble pie bars...Delish.

Come and get 'em......

Spring Market 2013 - photo roundup

All in all, we had a successful weekend.  I can't believe it.  Months of planning and it's all over in two days!

For the most part, the rain held out for us.   The shoppers were great, and so many creative and talented people in one place --- AWESOME!

We wanted to share a few pics that you all are sharing on your blogs and with us.  If you have some pics from the weekend - of the Market, of you, your friends, your finds, please leave a comment with the URL and we'll be sure to link back to you!

Thanks to all who came out this year!

Lucketts Spring Market - unpacking & prepping

So excited.  The countdown for this weekend's Spring Market is down to hours now!

Everyone has been hard at work today as some of our vendors just got in to town to set up their booths.

We wanted to share a few pics of how the day has been going...

Tips & Tricks for shopping the Lucketts Spring Market

Our Spring Market is fast-approaching!

Here are some of our favorite tips and tricks for shopping the Lucketts Spring Market and for shopping outdoor markets in general.

See you this weekend!