THE FARMER AND THE FOODIE

#401 Maple Syrup – South 4 Farms
Maggie and Lindsey visit Scottsville, Kentucky to learn how to make maple syrup and maple butter at South 4 Farms. Inspired by their visit, Lindsey and Maggie use the versatile syrup for roasted salmon, a winter salad, and a crème brûlée.

Recipes
• Maple Syrup Crème Brûlée
• Maple-Mustard Roasted Salmon
• Winter Chopped Salad with Maple-Mustard Dressing


#402 The World of Mushrooms – The Appalachian Forager; Ashbourne Farms
Whitney Johnson, The Appalachian Forager, leads Maggie and Lindsey on a trek for mushrooms in the Eastern Kentucky mountains. Then they explore the Mushroom Cultivation Lab at Ashbourne Farms in LaGrange. Recipes include duxelle toast, mushroom soup and mushroom tea.

Recipes
• Duxelle Toast with Whipped Ricotta
• Mushroom Soup with Spring Garnish
• Mushroom Tea


#403 Strawberries- Whitesburg; Quillen Farm
Maggie and Lindsey visit southeastern Kentucky, on the hunt for delicious strawberries. They stop in Deane, KY to pick strawberries, and then drive on to Whitesburg, a community rebuilding from a devastating flood in 2022. After meeting friends and neighbors at the Whitesburg Farmers Market, Cowan Community Center, and CANE Kitchen, the hosts make strawberry cake with local kiddos.

Recipe
Fresh Strawberry Cake


#404 Artisanal Cheese – Wildcat Mountain Cheese
Maggie and Lindsey visit a third-generation dairy farm in East Bernstadt, KY to learn about the cheese-making process including hooping and cutting fresh Swiss cheese curd. The versatile and beloved ingredient is on display in recipes like cheese soufflé, pimento cheese and the ultimate cheese board.

Recipes
• Cheese Soufflé
• The Ultimate Cheese Board
• Pimento Cheese
• Quick-Pickled Swiss Chard Stems


#405 Seedleaf
Maggie and Lindsey explore community and urban farming in Lexington led by Seedleaf. They tour two community gardens, dig up sweet potatoes, and learn about how refugees from Central Africa are growing food from their homeland in Central Kentucky. Back in the kitchen, harvested veggies take center stage in a frittata and fritters.

Recipes
• Roasted Veggie Frittata
• Sweet Potato Fritters
• Zhug Sauce


#406 Family Farming - Groce Family Farm
Turkeys, ducks, pigs and cattle welcome Maggie and Lindsey to Groce Family Farm in English, Indiana right outside Louisville. In the kitchen, spatchcock turkey, butternut squash purée and a late fall market salad make the perfect family meal.

Recipes
• Spatchcocked Turkey with Butternut Squash Purée
• Late Fall Market Salad with Torn Croutons