Drawing: Capital District Community Gardens' Spring Brunch
At last year's spring brunch.
Drawing's closed! Winner emailed!
The Capital District Community Gardens' 26th annual spring brunch is coming up May 5 at HVCC -- a hundred chefs and bakers will be preparing a buffet-style brunch to benefit CDCG's many community projects. We have a pair of tickets and we're giving them away.
To enter, please answer this question in the comments:
This time of year is hard for local produce -- winter crops are tapped out, and spring crops are just starting to show up. So... What local produce item -- fruit, vegetable, whatever -- are you most looking forward to having back in season?
We'll draw one winner at random.
CDCG's brunch is from 10 am-2 pm on May 5 at HVCC's Siek Campus Center. Tickets are $25 ahead / $30 at the door. There will be live music, a silent auction for Mother's Day gift, and activities for kids. Proceeds benefit CDCG's programs, including the community gardens, the Veggie Mobile, The Produce Project, The Healthy Convenience Store Initiative, and Squash Hunger.
Important: All comments must be submitted by noon on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 to be entered in the drawing. You must answer the question to be part of the drawing. (Regular commenting guidelines apply.) One entry per person, please. You must enter a valid email address (that you check regularly) with your comment. The winner will be notified via email by 5 pm on Wednesday and must respond by noon on Thursday, April 25.
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I can't wait for rhubarb! As a kid I used to eat it right out of the garden - I'd carry a huge stalk around with me all day and gnaw on it. Now I love to boil it down like my mom used to, as a sauce for vanilla icecream...or enjoy a cold mixed drink with lemonade and rhubarb infused vodka that the boyfriend makes after a trip home to mom's garden to harvest a huge batch.
... said Laura on Apr 23, 2013 at 10:56 AM | link
Corn. No, tomatoes. No, strawberries, yeah, that's it. But I really want the corn!
Heck, I don't care what it is, I want it all, and I plan to buy it at the farmer's market in Troy!
... said Rhea on Apr 23, 2013 at 10:58 AM | link
Green Zebra tomatoes from the Troy Farmers Market
... said TrojanMorse on Apr 23, 2013 at 11:08 AM | link
Raspberries!
... said Sarah on Apr 23, 2013 at 11:13 AM | link
zucchini and cucumbers....i love garden fresh cucumber salad
... said colleen on Apr 23, 2013 at 11:15 AM | link
I look forward to my celery and lettuce! Well all my veg? but this year we are moving our plants from our indoor aquaponic set up to a brand new green house! And we are going to try to introduce another variety of fish.
... said Diane Cubit on Apr 23, 2013 at 11:18 AM | link
Local heirloom tomatoes for caprese salads and decadent sauce.
... said Allie on Apr 23, 2013 at 11:19 AM | link
I cannot wait for a fresh tomato from the garden!!
... said Laura on Apr 23, 2013 at 11:19 AM | link
Tomatoes!
... said Adam W on Apr 23, 2013 at 11:21 AM | link
Strawberries!
... said Jay Walker on Apr 23, 2013 at 11:23 AM | link
Strawberries and raspberries!!
... said Deborah Kraft on Apr 23, 2013 at 11:27 AM | link
I'm so looking forward to it all, but I think the berries are probably the biggest craving right now. Whether the Troy farmer's market, or pick your own, I'm so there!
... said Amanda on Apr 23, 2013 at 12:03 PM | link
I can't wait for sweet corn on the cob!
... said Jenny on Apr 23, 2013 at 12:41 PM | link
juicy pick your own strawberries and raspberries at indian ladder farm!!
... said julie on Apr 23, 2013 at 12:53 PM | link
Asparagus from Cade's Farm in Guilderland!
... said Colleen on Apr 23, 2013 at 12:55 PM | link
Summer corn for grilling is the best.
... said Chris on Apr 23, 2013 at 1:16 PM | link
Tomatoes
... said Shawn on Apr 23, 2013 at 1:22 PM | link
Tomatoes
... said Mary M on Apr 23, 2013 at 1:38 PM | link
it's time to dig up some jerusalem artichokes
... said JES on Apr 23, 2013 at 1:39 PM | link
sweet corn
... said TK on Apr 23, 2013 at 1:41 PM | link
Heirloom tomatoes!
... said Jenna on Apr 23, 2013 at 1:46 PM | link
Tomatoes! All shapes, colors, and sizes - warm and fresh off the oh-so-wonderful-smelling vines!
... said Sue on Apr 23, 2013 at 2:20 PM | link
It isn't even the season, but apples. Always always the fresh fall apples!
... said RMH on Apr 23, 2013 at 2:30 PM | link
Strawberries, strawberries, strawberries!!!
... said Francine Sinkoff on Apr 23, 2013 at 3:12 PM | link
Corn, apples and grapes. Also strawberries. Strawberries in Chobani's greek yogurt with chocolate chunk? Excellent and relatively healthy dessert.
... said Sally on Apr 23, 2013 at 3:31 PM | link
Sorrel! If I had a clue where to find some. This thing is crazy delicious.
... said -S on Apr 23, 2013 at 3:50 PM | link
tomatoes that actually have flavor!!!
... said llcwine on Apr 23, 2013 at 4:14 PM | link
While I love to eat as much local produce as I can, leaf lettuce and sugar snap peas from my backyard are what I most look forward to - they start the season and I know there will be a bounty of produce once they get started.
... said Kate on Apr 23, 2013 at 6:50 PM | link
charcoal!!!!
... said Dylan on Apr 23, 2013 at 8:26 PM | link
Heirloom tomatoes so i work my magic in the kitchen.
From salads to sauce my well rounded red friend!
... said mg on Apr 23, 2013 at 9:01 PM | link
I'm looking forward to fresh sweet corn and ripe tomatoes!
... said Katie on Apr 23, 2013 at 9:20 PM | link
strawberries and raspberries!
... said bee on Apr 23, 2013 at 9:31 PM | link
Oh, Peach, I miss you so!
... said nan on Apr 23, 2013 at 10:08 PM | link
I would love to go raspberry picking, say at Thompson-Finch in Ancram!
... said Rohan on Apr 23, 2013 at 10:14 PM | link
tomatoes!
... said kobe on Apr 23, 2013 at 10:54 PM | link
tomatoes!!
... said Linz on Apr 23, 2013 at 11:55 PM | link
Strawberres, blueberries, raspberries, hell, all the -berries! Mmm, healthy shakes!
... said Ari on Apr 24, 2013 at 7:46 AM | link
I'm looking forward to fresh herbs that bring a wonderful fragrance, taste and texture to whatever I'm preparing - fresh as in basil, all varieties, and thyme, rosemary, sage- sounds like those words could be the lyrics to a song- oh I'll toss in the parsley now!!
... said Anne on Apr 24, 2013 at 9:29 AM | link
Corn on the Cob
... said Guy on Apr 24, 2013 at 9:43 AM | link
i cannot wait for local corn!!!!
... said robinsquared on Apr 24, 2013 at 9:56 AM | link
local strawberries and blueberries! can't wait to pick some!
... said Jen on Apr 24, 2013 at 10:02 AM | link
cherry tomatoes! I probably eat about 75 pounds! each summer... and never, ever buy them from a store...gotta support the local farms while they're in season!
... said Jona on Apr 24, 2013 at 10:10 AM | link
I'm looking forward to fresh herbs that bring a wonderful fragrance, taste and texture to whatever I'm preparing - fresh as in basil, all varieties, and thyme, rosemary, sage- sounds like those words could be the lyrics to a song- oh I'll toss in the parsley now!!
... said Anne on Apr 24, 2013 at 10:16 AM | link
Asparagus, strawberries and peaches - but not together.
... said Mary Miller on Apr 24, 2013 at 10:26 AM | link
Watermelon
... said Donna on Apr 24, 2013 at 10:47 AM | link
Strawberries!!!!!
... said Megan on Apr 24, 2013 at 11:18 AM | link
fresh greens and herbs. Never enough basil and parsley!
... said Elizabeth on May 1, 2013 at 9:33 AM | link
Thanks for promoting Capital District Community Gardens. The organization is a huge asset to the region. I'll be at the brunch making fruit platters. The only thing that's more fun than attending is volunteering for the event.
My son's company, Gatherer's Gourmet Granola, is a supporter of the organization, too, and is contributing yoghurt-granola parfaits for diners' (healthy) enjoyment.
... said Jean Gerbini on May 2, 2013 at 8:57 PM | link