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A new farm food safety standard has received its first independent evaluation, which includes Holmes County horsepowered farms.
The staff at The Inn at Honey Run, including Executive Chef Scott Fetty, put a lot of thought into creating a name for their dining room, something that would reflect the cuisine created there - Tarragon.
Make this holiday special with Troyer's specialty and everyday items.
Despite the safe turkey handling directions and countless recommendations from food safety experts, every Thanksgiving thousands of people end up with food poisoning. Make sure you're groaning from a full stomach and not a painful one.
You can find almost everything you need for your holiday feast at Local Roots including plenty of produce, locally-made snacks, cider and baked goods. You can also order a locally raised turkey and pre-order specialty pies.
Culinary students at the Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center will once again hold their holiday pie sale to raise money for the FCCLA student organization.
The Barn Inn Bed and Breakfast recipe for baked oatmeal was a featured menu item chosen by the University of Georgia chefs for their Sunset Breakfast special event, which featured 21 recipes from prominent bed and breakfasts.
A pork and sauerkraut supper will be held Nov. 2, at St. John;s Lutheran Church in Mt. Hope.
Baltic firefighters delivered pizza and smoke detectors in their Pizza and Prevention fundraiser, raising nearly $3,000 in the process.
Just in time for the holidays, Walnut Creek Cheese and nationally recognized food media brand, Taste of Home invites you to Taste of the Holidays at Butterchurn Kitchenwares at Walnut Creek. The Nov. 3 event will include free cookbooks, gift baskets, a pie contest, samples of delicious food and...
Join a unique tour of Amish Country's best beds and tastiest treats this holiday season. Tickets are on sale now.
Troyer's Country Market will be selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a chunk of prize-winning cheese to benefit a local charity.
The title of Grand Champion Cheesemaker has been given out to more than a dozen different companies since its origin in 1949. The new 2011 title goes to a now five-time winner.
For those needing to stop and smell the roses, or in this case, the coffee, one local business provides a remedy. Jitters Coffee House offers visitors an opportunity to slow down and relish a freshly made meal, including new fresh-made doughnuts.
Guggisberg Cheese takes home Grand Championship title.
The second annual Walnut Creek Fall Festival was a popular destination for local residents and travelers, with delicious food, an animal exhibit, straw slide, corn box and even pumpkin slingshots to keep every member of the family entertained.
Living on a Shoestring, a new monthly women's group focusing on giving people the tools needed to live life more fully while spending less money, began with one woman's vision to empower women.
Once again, the Dutch Valley Chili Cook-Off and Pumpkin Dessert Contest will be held in coordination with the Fall Festival, held Sept. 16-17 on the Sugarcreek Dutch Valley complex.
Log Cabin Catering became the newest member to bring home the title in the annual Berlin Harvest Festival & Rib Burn-off Saturday, Sept. 10, besting six other contestants to win the coveted Judge's Choice Award.
The annual Winesburg Fall Gathering will be held in the village Sept. 17. This is the 16th year for the Fall Gathering, and the festival continues to expand and improve with each passing year.
There is still has plenty of delicious local produce coming in, so try this recipe for Roasted Ratatouille using ingredients that can be found at Local Roots Market.
Walnut Creek Cheese has utilized a technique for the past two years to get to know their customers a little better. Every Tuesday morning, from 8-10 a.m., the store offers free coffee and doughnuts, along with their Tuesday specials.
Lehman's to hold Fall Festival Sept. 24.
As summer winds down, you may be looking for healthy foods for your students to pack in their lunches. Look no further than Local Roots as they offer a great selection of nutritious, locally produced snacks and foods.
Gardeners are harvesting plenty of tomatoes, peppers and onions right now which means it's time for salsa! Join Local Roots to learn how to make some traditional South American dishes using fresh ingredients, as well as how to salsa dance.
Local Roots is now open 6 days a week and will be offering canning and other classes to prepare you for the end of the harvest season.
It's time for the Holmes County Fair, and fair directors and exhibitors alike are excited about another great week.
Contest winners for Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion cheesemakers.
Artisan Day returns to Local Roots on Saturday, July 23. Stop by between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and meet some of the many local artists, crafters and other artisans selling their products at Local Roots Market.
David Skinner and his wife, Kim, have created a new product called High Fiber-It, which can greatly increase the amount of soluble and insoluble fiber in an everyday diet, ultimately creating a healthier lifestyle.
Local Roots Café is now open for business. The café's main focus is the use of healthy, locally-grown ingredients to cook delicious soups, sandwiches and salads. Stop in and get a taste of Local Roots.
Local Roots teams up with Today's Kitchen Store to offer seasonal cooking classes, making local foods even more accessible.
The Holmes County Home served a special Father's Day treat to its residents June 18, with the help of its auxiliary and the Millersburg Rotary Club.
Drinking milk benefits your health and the local economy. Ohio is a leader in milk and cheese production in the nation. Consuming dairy products low in fat can be a part of a healthy lifestyle.
A former White House chef will present a food demo and dinner July 1 and 2 at the Holmes County Flea Market.
One of the most loved products created by milk is cheese. And in this region of Ohio, Swiss cheese reigns as the number one favorite.
Helpful guides from the USDA are available to help canners produce safe, higher-quality foods.
The first of three contests have taken place to determine the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion cheesemakers for 2011.
Grilling is much more than just lighting a fire, and everyone who grills has their own method. This summer, get outside, fire up the grill and create delicious meals without heating up the kitchen.
Keeping cool in summer is great but it is important to stay hydrated as well. Avoid sodas and artificially sweetened drinks and choose healthier options that taste delicious and are good for you. Keep staple items on hand and create a summertime drink any time you like.
Keeping up the garden requires a systematic and deliberate approach. With the right amount of water, fertilizer and mulch, your garden will produce delicious food to eat and a place where when you visit, worries melt away.
Celebrate National Dairy Month (June) with Local Roots' delicious selection of locally produced dairy products.
Breitenbach Wines win top honors at Ohio competition.
Involve the whole family in the graduation celebration, and let them contribute their time and energy to make this event special, whether it's planting flowers, running errands, or helping to prepare the food.
Eggs can be a great choice when cooking healthy meals. They are certainly not just for breakfast. Choosing to include locally produced, pastured eggs can give you added nutrition while supporting a local farmer.
Keep the kids busy and the dogs happy and healthy with homemade dog treats. Most of the ingredients are probably already in the pantry. Take an afternoon to treat Fido. He is, after all, man's best friend.
Typically used in sweet dishes, strawberries complement meat, poultry, cheeses and vegetables. Paired with spinach, another seasonal favorite, and goat cheese, you can create a unique salad that is healthy and delicious.
Jason Geissinger, the owner of Lighthouse Bistro at Atwood Lake, has opened a new restaurant in New Philadelphia. His vision was to serve serious comfort food, but do it with serious culinary skills.
A Taste for Summer event will be held May 21, with a full course of food, wine, entertainment, lectures and prizes, at Clary Gardens, located near Historic Roscoe Village, 582 W. Chestnut St. (SR 541), and will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The decision to plant a garden has been made. Plant the proper amount so you don't end with too much or too little for your family. Choose easy to grow varieties resistant to pests and disease to lighten the workload that comes with growing your own food.
It is asparagus season and that means spring, a season of newness is upon us. The days are still chilly and a seasonal soup is perfect as a snack or a light meal when accompanied by salad and bread.
You may not think of herbs and spices as having a shelf life, but the truth is that many will lose their potency over time.
A ham and chicken buffet dinner will be held Friday, April 29 in Sugarcreek to benefit Community Hospice.
Local Roots will be at the Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair Tuesday, April 19 at OARDC in support of the efforts of those who are making a positive impact on our world in local ways. Stop by and see what's new at the market or enjoy a food demonstration from Local Roots producers.
This year's Dutch Valley Days honors dads, celebrates the cherry and wants you to plant a container garden. Start planning your dessert, planting your container garden and writing your Dear Dad letter now, so you are ready for June 17-18 at Dutch Valley.
Local chefs and animal lovers came together in Millersburg March 26 to compete in the first Crock Pot Cook-Off judged by Fresh Fork Market's owner Trevor Clatterbuck and to support the Holmes County Humane Society.
Winesburg Meats takes Grand Champion award for their cranberry summer sausage.
Two documentaries will be shown at Local Roots Market and Cafe, offering a depper look into their mission.
After the cold and snowy winter we've just experienced, fresh produce is a welcome addition to everyone's diet. The first fresh herbs and tomatoes of the season have begun to arrive at Local Roots and gardening workshops are filling up with eager gardeners.
Saturday, March 12, hundreds came out to sample the goodies served at the fifth Taste Test Extravaganza, offering a taste of Holmes County from area men. Proceeds from the event and its sponsors will benefit Every Woman's House of Wayne and Holmes Counties.
Two workshops will be scheduled at Local Roots on Saturday, March 26, to help get this year's gardening started.
Nature's Food Market, located on the square in Berlin, has become the seventh member of the co-op marketing group, Best of Ohio's Amish Country. All members are family-owned stores that offer high quality products and service to customers.
Breitenbach Wines recently announced medals awarded to their wines at the 2011 Florida State Fair Wine Competition.
Local Roots Market gains new members each month and now has more than 150 Ohio-based producer members, each offering something special to the market's unique and ever-changing stock.
Amish Country Living's Lee Ann Miller has forged an exciting new relationship with areas outside of Amish Country. Miller will be featured in a cooking segment in two West Virginia networks.
Picky eaters are a common mealtime frustration, but parents and caregivers can go a long way in helping their children to eat better. The most important task is to prevent, or at least decrease, mealtime battles.
Guggisberg Cheese and Deutsch Kase Haus brands to merge.
Plan a day out and join in the party on Tuesday, Feb. 22, at Rebecca's Bistro in Walnut Creek.
