Episodes

  • Harvest Rewind: Pantry Gold & Summer Plates
    Jul 20 2025

    Craving a little farm-fresh inspiration? Tuck in to this fan-favorite rewind from Season One, where Ellen and Trevor recount a bumper year at Stonebrook and reveal how they turned armloads of produce into pantry gold. From quick Refrigerator Pickles and silky Sun Gold Tomato Soup to waist-high stacks of Zucchini Lasagna (yes, really!), you’ll hear their best tips for freezing, canning, and holiday-table plotting—plus the secret to Ellen’s legendary Green Bean Casserole and a cloud-like Butternut Squash Whipped Feta Dip that disappears faster than the fall leaves.

    Got recipe FOMO or ideas for future episodes? Tap the message link below and let us know what’s on your plate. OR message us for a recipe you heard this week! Thanks for listening—and we will be back next week with an all new episode.

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    43 mins
  • Tom Kubic Is the Yardaissance Man You Wish Lived Next Door
    Jul 13 2025

    Tom Kubic isn’t just growing food—he’s growing a lifestyle. From raising goats and bees to foraging clams and crafting compost, this backyard visionary shares how he turned a suburban plot into a full-fledged homestead. It’s practical, hilarious, and packed with tips for anyone craving a more homegrown life.

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    57 mins
  • From Backyard Gardeners to Growing Guides: Paula & Orna of Wild About Veggies
    Jul 6 2025

    In this episode, Ellen and Trevor chat with Paula Koffsky and Orna Stern, founders of Wild About Veggies and certified Connecticut Master Gardeners. They share how their love of growing (and cooking!) sparked a mission to help others cultivate thriving organic gardens. From tomatoes and trap crops to beginner tips and watering wisdom, this episode is packed with practical advice and backyard inspiration.

    Follow Wild About Veggies on Instagram here and visit their website!

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Market to Table: A Tale of Two (or Three or Four?) Farmers Markets
    Jun 29 2025

    It’s late June, the sun’s high, and if you haven’t hit your local farmers market yet—this episode is your invitation to get moving! Ellen and Trevor take you coast to coast, from a nostalgic return to LA’s Studio City Farmers Market to the community-rich markets of Fairfield County, CT.

    They compare scenes, swap stories, share live audio, and celebrate what makes each market special—beyond just fresh food. Whether it’s the vibe at Westport, the sustainability mission at Rowayton, or the heart of the Bridgeport Farmers Market Collaborative, these local gems are about connection, community, and flavor.

    Grab your tote bag and let’s go market-hopping!

    Some of the Fairfield County Markets Talked About

    • Darien Farmers’ Market
    • Wilton Farmers Market
    • Westport Farmers Market
    • Lachat Town Farm Farmers Market
    • Rowayton Farmers Market
    • Black Rock Farmers Market
    • Ridgefield Farmers Market
    • The Bridgeport Farmers Market Collaborative

    Check What’s in Season in Connecticut

    • Check out CTGrown!
    • SNAP4CT Produce Guide

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    34 mins
  • Beyond the Yard: Foraging to Table with Amy Demers
    Jun 22 2025

    EditThis week on Yard to Table, we’re heading into the woods with Amy Demers, founder of the Connecticut Foraging Club. Amy shares how a childhood love of picking berries grew into a passion for wild mushrooms, edible plants, and turning what she forages into delicious, seasonal meals. From field garlic to chanterelles, join us as we explore the tastes, textures, and simple pleasures of eating what you find in nature. And learn how to do it!

    Follow CT Foraging Club on Instagram: @ct_foraging_club
    And sign up for their next Forage to Table Dinner with Chef Geneè Habansky of Herbaceous Catering here!

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    56 mins
  • Growing Garlic!
    Jun 15 2025

    In this look back at our season one episode of "Yard to Table," hosts Ellen and Trevor discuss the easier-than-you-might-think crop to grow in your yard - Garlic! This self-sustaining gem of the garden has been around for literally thousands of years and is an all-star for your home cooking in many surprising ways. Can you say "scape"?

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    37 mins
  • Tapping into Passion & Pilsner - Rich Ruggiero of Berlinetta
    Jun 8 2025

    This week, Ellen and Trevor's guest, Rich Ruggiero began his career in the Entertainment Industry before pursuing his passion...brewing classic European Czech-style beers. Rich started home brewing (close to his yard!) and expanded that into Berlinetta Brewing in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Ellen and Trevor chat with Rich about becoming a noted brewmaster and the joy found in creating and growing things you love - all while sipping some of his signature lager. They lean into the table side of things on this week’s episode of Yard to Table!

    Rich's recommended reading on beer: Sacred and Herbal Healing Beers

    And don't forget to follow Berlinetta on Instagram at @berlinettabrewing and plan a visit the Taproom at 90 Golden Hill Street in Bridgeport, CT!

    "Na zdraví!" (Cheers!)

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    51 mins
  • A Peony Match
    Jun 1 2025

    The Peony flower has a long and storied history across time and geography. These show stopping beauties are a favorite flower for many, but play a special part of the love story of Trevor and Ellen! In this episode of Yard to Table they talk about the variety of peonies that are blooming across the gardens at Stonebrook right now, how they take care of them and why they mean so much.

    The poem in this episode is called "A Peony Match" from the book "The Things it Takes to Bring The World Together" by Jesse Spray Crafts.

    A great reference site for all things peony: American Peony Society

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    Follow Yard to Table on Instagram at @yard_to_table_podcast 🌱🍽️ and see what’s happening with Ellen and Trevor by following @stonebrookhouse. And don't forget to follow, like and leave a review wherever you listen to the show! TY 💙

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    33 mins