665433 Sat Nov 07 12:51:02 -0800 2009 4 12 Boston Area 0 5163627 Went to the Union Square farmer's market today and it wasn't there...last week was the final one for the season. So I walked over to Sherman's Market...kind of new storefront near the Sherman's bakery/cafe to look for parsnips. Found parsnips as well as frozen leaf lard from PT Farm in St. Johnsbury, VT. 1.56 pounds for $4.80. They specialize in NE farm and other products, have a nice selection of cheeses, vegs, honey, meats, ice cream, etc. A bit pricey but all seems very high quality. A nice touch...they sell fresh herbs at very reasonable prices by weight so you don't end up with more than you can use. Sat Nov 07 12:51:02 -0800 2009 250045 Madrid 1 5163704 May i ask what "frozen leaf lard" is? Is it lard put out by a company named Leaf? Sat Nov 07 13:30:42 -0800 2009 5163627 16991 kate used to be 50 2 5163736 The highest grade of lard, known as leaf lard, is obtained from the "flare" visceral fat deposit surrounding the kidneys and inside the loin. Leaf lard has little pork flavor, making it ideal for use in baked goods, where it is treasured for its ability to produce flaky, moist pie crusts. ... Wikipedia Sat Nov 07 13:48:25 -0800 2009 5163704 27342 trufflehound 3 5163848 Thanks Sat Nov 07 15:06:08 -0800 2009 5163736 16991 kate used to be 50 1 5166571 Good to know - thank you! Mon Nov 09 05:44:19 -0800 2009 5163627 10231 mirage