The Garden in Centre Hall

Last Sunday afternoon, while driving along unfamiliar roads in Centre Hall, my parents and I stumbled upon “The Garden.” Though small, this shed off of Old Fort Road was packed with the summer’s final fresh produce. There were shelves of jams and jellies, fresh packed dill pickles and beets, salsas and jarred tomatoes. The options were boundless; which is often rare for a roadside farm stand of this size.

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Roasted Cabbage

We love to roast vegetables—it’s our favorite way to enjoy them. The high, dry heat of the oven caramelizes the sugars in the vegetables and highlights their natural sweetness. You can roast tomatoes, asparagus, eggplant, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, beets, and most root vegetables.

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A Local Event with Worldly Barbecue

Steven Raichlen has traveled and tasted his way along the world’s barbecue trail—from slow roasted brisket in Texas and whole roasted lamb in Argentina to ginger-turmeric prawns in Malaysia and kangaroo kebabs in Australia.

Raichlen is the foremost authority on grilling, and he’s bringing his love for live fire to WPSU’s 19th Annual Connoisseur’s Dinner on February 12, 2011. Guests will enjoy some of the world’s most authentic and flavorful recipes right off the grill while supporting their favorite public broadcasting station.

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Cucumber Melon Salad

Labor Day may represent the unofficial end of summer, but farmers markets continue to carry sweet, juicy produce like melons and cucumbers through the end of the month.

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