It’s totally thrilling to be a part of the Berkshires “locavore boom” that Mark Vanhoenacker so wonderfully describes in Sunday’s New York Times travel section. When Mark emailed way back when to ask about the farm-to-table scene, I happily obliged with my two cents — and more. And now I’ve found myself quoted in the nation’s most widely-read newspaper.

The introduction to the wonderful photo slideshow sums it up nicely:

There is a deep enthusiasm for eating farm-to-table in the Berkshires, where longstanding activism is supplemented by increasingly food-savvy tourists.

Those of you who are new to the site, welcome! I am delighted to have you here. You can read the most recent posts on the homepage, or explore recipes, or, if you’re curious, learn more about me and the inspiration behind Plate to Plate. I’ve compiled a list of locavorish sources over there in the sidebar, but I’m always looking for more. Email me if you have suggestions, or just to say hi. I’d love to hear from you.

What a wonderful little write-up. Thanks to Mark and the New York Times!