Yard To Table
Hosted by Emmy Award® winners Trevor Crafts and Ellen Scherer Crafts, Yard to Table introduces listeners to the couple's passion for cultivating a delicious life, one yard at a time. In each episode, Trevor and Ellen offer a delightful blend of practical gardening tips, mouthwatering recipes, and stories from fellow gardeners and food enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Yard to Table is designed to be approachable and inspiring, guiding listeners on how to turn their outdoor spaces into thriving sources of joy. Tune in for an inspiring mix of practical knowledge and creative energy, sprinkled wit...
Re-Release: Growing Garlic!
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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Tapping into Passion & Pilsner - Rich Ruggiero of Berlinetta
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 bee...
A Peony Match
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 C...
Tide to Table with Suzie Flores of Stonington Kelp Company
When your yard is the Pawcatuck River what do you grow? Sugar Kelp of course! And our guest today Suzie Flores built Stonington Kelp Company in Stonington, CT - with her husband Jay - in the waters of her yard that lead to Long Island Sound. Turns out that growing in the water helps things grow on land (we’ll tell you ALL about that!) AND provides sustainable and delicious food to our community and to the top chef’s in Connecticut. It’s "Tide to Table" with Farmer Suzie on Part 1 on this week’s episode of Yard to...
Back at the Table - It's Season 2!
It's garden season and podcast season - at least for these two! Ellen Scherer Crafts and Trevor Crafts are back to the Table - and Yard! - for Season 2 of "Yard to Table". In this episode they talk about the transition from Winter to Spring at Stonebrook, the joy of Spring Ephemerals and Flowers, and plans for this year's growing season... while going through some major happenings on the property. You will also get a hint of what is ahead this season on the podcast - and they guarantee more joy for sure! Welcome back Yardists!
Yard To Table - Season 2 Trailer
Trevor Crafts and Ellen Scherer Crafts are back with the second season of "Yard to Table"! Get ready for more stories about sustainable living and gardening on their 11-acre historic Connecticut homestead, Stonebrook. New Yards! New Guests! And the same joyful curiosity from this pair about it ALL!
So tune in and follow for more practical knowledge, creative energy, expert advice, and engaging interviews that all designed to celebrate the yard-to-table lifestyle!
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It's Wrap...A Season One Yard to Table Wrap!
On this final Season One episode of Yard to Table Ellen and Trevor reflect back on the journey of creating the podcast, the incredible guests they had on, and how grateful they are to all of you who have listened.
More to come from these two in 2025 – so catch up now on any episodes you may have missed! If you have enjoyed listening please consider dropping a rating or review of Yard to Table.
Happy New Year Yardists!
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Yard to Table Reflections and Intentions
On this episode of Yard to Table Ellen and Trevor end the year - and this podcast season! - with creating intentions for 2025 for their home and gardens.
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Exploring the World of Honey with C. Marina Marchese
In this episode of Yard to Table , Trevor and Ellen Crafts sit down with C. Marina Marchese—a beekeeper, author, and honey sommelier whose journey from artist to honey connoisseur is as inspiring as it is sweet. Marina shares how a single taste of fresh honey from a neighbor’s hive transformed her life, leading her to create Red Bee Honey and found the American Honey Tasting Society (AHTS).
Dive into the fascinating world of honey as Marina teaches Trevor and Ellen the sensory analysis techniques she mastered in Italy. Together, they taste hone...
The Chef Who Cooks Farm & Yard to Table: Genee Habansky
Ellen and Trevor welcome Chef Genee Habansky, owner of Herbaceous Catering, in this week’s episode of Yard to Table . Chef Genee has - in her own words - “been feeding her loved ones for a long time” and she channels that care into her menus that are infused with a plant based, healing, culinary philosophy.
A huge supporter of Connecticut farms Chef Genee talks in this episode about where she procures the fruits, veggies and proteins she uses and the relationships she has developed with the farmers. And we are sharing some of thos...
Yuletide Yards and Tables at Stonebrook House
It’s all holiday yards and tables in this episode of Yard to Table as Ellen and Trevor discuss their winter holiday traditions during the coziest season in Connecticut – Yuletide! They talk about their garden's winter preparations, the joy of decorating with greenery and family treasures, and honoring the winter solstice. And it’s all about bringing in the light for the holidays at Stonebrook House and they will talk about how they do that with the tradition of lighting Bayberry candles, making a Feuerzangenbowle, and burning a Yule log and share all their other Christmas Eve rituals. The episode...
Our Guide from Farm to Market to Table - Lori Cochran-Dougall
In this episode of Yard to Table Trevor and Ellen talk with the trail blazer Lori Cochran-Dougall, Executive Director of the Westport Farmers Market (WFM) in Westport CT. Lori is the current force behind WFM, first envisioned by actor Paul Newman and Chef Michel Nischan in 2006. The WFM is rated the best Farmers Market in Connecticut and plays a huge role in fostering community while supporting small businesses and local farmers. Listeners will hear how Lori makes all that come together with her expertise and passion while also learning how to shop at a m...
Giving Thanks for the Harvest Table
Warning - listen to this episode on a full stomach, hunger may ensue! On this episode of Yard to Table it’s truly a journey from the garden to the plate. Ellen and Trevor talk about their growing season and what they have done with the amazing bounty from Stonebrook Gardens. They get into how they preserve the goodness by freezing and canning, share some recipes and chat about what may be on the table for the upcoming holiday.
Recipes they talk about:
Refrigerator PicklesRoasted RadishesZucchini CarpaccioZucchini Lasagna Sun Gold Tomato SoupSan Marz...The Flower Friend Who Designs Joyful Yards - Christina Koether!
Flower Friend and yard designer at Stonebrook House Christina Koether of Nomadica joins Ellen and Trevor at the table today! Christina is a florist, garden designer, advanced master gardener, and flower farmer, growing right in her own backyard in Weston, CT! She encourages us all to treat our back yards like mini-national parks focusing on biodiversity and using native pollinator-friendly plants AND she gives communities the tools to do this with her own Mini Meadow Grant program. Follow her on Instagram at @stateofnomadica for tips, inspiration and more!
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Growing the Stinking Rose - Garlic!
In this 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"?
And to see what's happening with Ellen and Trevor at Stonebrook House follow @stonebrookhouse on Instagram today!
Questions? Ideas? Things you need to say? Message us!
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Welcome to the Table
It's the very first episode of Yard to Table! Ellen Scherer Crafts and Trevor Crafts talk about their life changing transition from California to Connecticut and how they ended up on 11 acres in a house with a name - Stonebrook House. They give love to changing seasons and the riches to be found in the local farm and food community. Hear some highlights of their journey from being career-driven to becoming avid "yardists" (yes they made that term up). This is the kick-off to the world of Yard to Table so grab your se...
The Friend We Met in A Yard - Welcome Liz Rueven!
Trevor and Ellen host their first guest on Yard to Table Liz Rueven, a writer, cook, educator, and founder of Kosher Like Me…and yes, they met in a yard! They discuss their shared passion for local, sustainably grown food and their experiences with the local farming community in Connecticut. Liz talks about the intersection of kosher eating and vegetable forward eating, emphasizing the importance of seasonal ingredients and ethical sourcing. Listen for some good chats on the many deep traditions that connect us and making delicious food. follow her on Instagram @kosherlikeme.
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Trevor Crafts and Ellen Scherer Crafts introduce their new podcast, "Yard to Table," where they share their passion for sustainable living and gardening on their 11-acre historic Connecticut homestead, Stonebrook. Each episode will blend practical gardening tips, mouthwatering recipes, and stories from fellow gardeners and food enthusiasts. The hosts provide practical knowledge, creative energy, expert advice, and engaging interviews, all designed to celebrate the yard-to-table lifestyle. For more information, you can follow @stonebrookhouse on Instagram.
Questions? Ideas? Things you need to say? Message us!
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