A tasty time at Saturday’s ‘Chef Fest’

Author Clara Silverstein adds some caramel sauce to a bread pudding sample.

Saturday’s “Chef Fest and Book Signing,” part of the Concord Festival of Authors, was a great success.

Chef Peter Davis of Henriettas Table and Chef Steve Johnson of Rendezvous in Central Square served up delicious samples of tasty foods, and were joined by authors Clara Silverstein, author of The Boston Chef’s Table; Catherine Walthers, author of Raising the Salad Bar; and Lisa Zwirn, author of Christmas Cookies.

All five were signing copies of their cookbooks and talked with those in attendance.

Chef Steve Johnson, chef/owner of Rendezvous Restaurant, prepares apple fritters during Saturday’s “Chef Fest and Book Signing.”

Henrietta’s Table chef/owner Peter Davis dishes out samples during Saturday’s “Chef Fest and Book Signing.”

Author Clara Silverstein (left) talks with customers at Saturday’s event.

Lisa Swirn signs her cookbook, “Christmas Cookies,” for a visitor at Saturday’s “Chef Fest and Book Signing.”

Henrietta’s Table chef/owner Peter Davis signs a cookbook.

Catherine Walthers speaks with customers at Saturday’s event.

Attendees talk with Joan Verrill (right) during Saturday’s “Chef Fest and Book Signing.”

Have a breakfast sandwich this weekend

Stop down to our farm stand every Saturday and Sunday to enjoy a delicious Verrill Farm Breakfast Sandwich. We’ll be preparing our sandwiches out in front of our farm stand.

Cooked to order, our Breakfast Sandwiches are made with an egg, bacon, and American cheese, served on an English muffin and served hot and ready to go.

Available every weekend from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for $2.95/each, our breakfast sandwiches are sure to satisfy.

Talkin’ turkey, pies and sides

We’re taking Thanksgiving orders once again this year for fresh Stonewood Farm turkeys and our delicious Verrill Farm pies and sides.

You can view and download our complete Thanksgiving menu here

Pies & Savory Side Dishes: Our menu of prepared sides boasts a tasty selection of homemade Thanksgiving favorites like cranberry sauce, gravy and stuffing, as well as several vegetable dishes. For dessert, choose from among our award-winning pies, including apple with crumb topping, pumpkin and pecan.

Stonewood Farm Turkeys: Once again this year, we are offering fresh turkeys from Stonewood Farm in Vermont. They range in size from 10 – 30 lbs. and are $3.49/lb. We also have Stonewood Farm frozen turkey breasts weighing 2 to 4 lbs.

Stonewood Farm specializes in premium quality turkeys with superior flavor and juiciness. The turkeys are naturally grown, using no antibiotics or growth hormones, with plenty of fresh Vermont air, cool nights, green pastures, good feed and tender loving care.

Give us a call at 978.369.4494 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. or stop down to our stand to place your order. We look forward to hearing from you and can take your order seven-days-a-week.

Chef Fest & Book Signing on Saturday

We’re pleased to present a food tasting and book signing with Chef Peter Davis of Henriettas Table and Chef Steve Johnson of Rendezvous in Central Square this Saturday Oct. 24 from noon to 2 p.m., as part of the Concord Festival of Authors.

Chefs Davis and Johnson will be joined by Clara Silverstein, author of The Boston Chef’s Table, Catherine Walthers, author of Raising the Salad Bar, and Lisa Zwirn, author of Christmas Cookies.

Order your Thanksgiving centerpiece

Our Pumpkin Centerpiece

Once again this year, we’ll be offering beautiful Floral Centerpieces to grace your Thanksgiving table.

There are five different centerpieces to choose from.

• Pumpkin Centerpiece (pictured above), $35
• Small Centerpiece (not pictured), $20
• Large Centerpiece (not pictured), $33
• Cranberry Vase (not pictured), $15
• Cornucopia Centerpiece (pictured below), $30

Our Cornucopia Centerpiece

We’ll have your centerpiece ready for pick up during Thanksgiving week. Orders must be pre-paid and placed by Friday, November 20.

Give us a call at 978 369-4494 to place your order.

Thanks to all who attended our Open House

Sunday’s wet weather didn’t deter the hundreds who came out for our Open House at our new farm stand.

With live music by the Yankee Stompers and Two For The Show, and delicious tastings from eight amazing restaurants, the afternoon was a fun and delicious time for all. Steve Verrill conducted tours of the farm stand, and Verrill Farm chef Kevin Carey carved up fresh turkey from Stonewood Farm in Vermont. Lizzie the Clown kept the kids entertained with her balloon creations.

Cider donuts available on weekends

Our delicious cider donuts are available in our farmstand on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

We’ve started making our mouth-watering apple cider donuts every Saturday and Sunday morning.

Available as a single donut or by the half-dozen, you’ll definitely want to give these morning favorites a try.

Chefs join our Sunday Open House

Sunday, October 18, noon – 4 pm

Join us to celebrate the opening of our new farm stand this Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m., and take a behind the scenes tour of our building. The afternoon includes live music, entertainment and food.

Gordon Hamersley, chef/owner of Hamersley’s Bistro, has organized a group of local chefs to join in the celebration with cooking demonstrations and tastings.

• Jorge Lopes from The Blue Room
• Charlie Redd from Coda Bar and Kitchen
• Peter Davis from Henrietta’s Table at The Charles Hotel
• Barry Maiden from Hungry Mother
• Steve Johnson from Rendezvous
• Tom Fosnot from Rocca Kitchen & Bar
• Michael Leviton from Lumiere

Hope to see you all there!

Breakfast sandwiches this weekend

Stop down to our farm stand every Saturday and Sunday to enjoy a delicious Verrill Farm Breakfast Sandwich. We’ll be preparing our sandwiches out in front of our farm stand.

Cooked to order, our Breakfast Sandwiches are made with an egg, bacon, and American cheese, served on an English muffin and served hot and ready to go.

Available every weekend from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for $2.95/each, our breakfast sandwiches are sure to satisfy.

Open house this Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.

Join us this Sunday, October 18, from noon to 4 p.m. at our Farm Stand Open House.

A celebration to thank all of our customers and neighbors for their support following last September’s fire, our open house will feature:

• Behind the scenes tours of the stand
• Live music by Two for the Show & The Yankee Stompers
• Entertainment by Lizzy the Clown
• Free hay rides
• Refreshments

While the open house runs from noon to 4 p.m., our farm stand will be open regular hours, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. that day.