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How to Carve a Turkey
A guide to carving turkey by Walden Local Butcher Tony Sudak! Come visit us downtown!
The Importance of Soil Health
Soil quality is critical to the farming ecosystem. Many of the earth’s ecological functions are cyclical, and soil helps to regulate those cycles — from atmospheric carbon cycling to nitrogen volatilization, or surface water infiltration and absorption.
B Corp: A Path to a Better Planet
Walden has been a proud B Corp since 2017. This designation is for “businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.”
What Makes a Pasture-Raised Turkey Different?
They’re back! Walden is thrilled to offer pasture-raised turkeys once again for your Thanksgiving table. Read on to learn about what makes pasture-raised turkeys unique!
Supporting Local Processing: Walden Local and Vermont Packinghouse
Walden Local is deepening its commitment to local partnerships that benefit farmers and bring our members the highest quality meat. As the proud owner of Vermont Packinghouse, Walden will be able to serve an even larger group of farmers in the Northeast.
Partner Farmers: Catarina and Luke Mahoney
Catarina and Luke Mahoney are first-generation farmers based out of Canterbury, New Hampshire.
Why Pasture-Raised Turkeys Are Different
With Thanksgiving right around the corner — it’s time to talk Turkey!
Partner Farmer: Jonathan LeBlanc
It’s not surprising that a Mennonite farmer from Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom had never heard of Temple Grandin, whose animal welfare and autism awareness work landed her a spot on Time magazine’s annual list of most influential people in the world.
“I’m All Lost in the Supermarket” – The Clash
Even the most conscious buyer today can have a hard time decoding food labels. When it comes to beef, you might see terms such as “all natural”, “pasture-raised”, “organic” and “grass-fed.”
Let’s Be Frank: Grilling Sausages Is Tougher Than It Looks
When it comes to grilling sausages, it’s hard for me not to think of Tony Soprano in his backyard, Sweet Italian links draped around his neck, an end twirling in each hand.
Get Your Braise On!
How To Braise If you’ve never tried braising before, it’s an excellent option for turning tougher cuts of meat into tender, fall-off-the-bone meals packed with flavor.
Happy Earth Day! Reducing Our Carbon Footprint
Earth Day is an event that drives awareness to critical environmental issues. Up until the first Earth Day in the 1970s, Americans were largely unaware of the potential consequences of their consumption of vast amounts of fossil fuels and dangerous agricultural chemicals.