Kitchen

A triglyceride molecule, the main constituent of lard.

Not Just a By-Product

Smith Meadows lard is wet rendered from the fattiest parts of our grass-fed hogs in a small family operated butcher shop. Nothing is added to it: no preservatives, no chemicals. It is simply a healthy source of essential fats.

Smith Meadows Oatcakes & Soup

Branching out with Hearty Winter Fare

We are making tasty, hearty and healthy soups, chili, oat cakes and more so you won’t have to. Buon Appetito!

Have you tried this?

Have you tried this?

Summer brings us new cravings: lighter, easier on your tummy and your time in the kitchen.

Smith Meadows Beef and Pork Rillette

Charcuterie from Smith Meadows Kitchen

Our rillette comes in 8 oz. containers that should easily feed a family of four on a picnic. We sampled both varieties the other night with a fresh spring salad made with escarole from Tree &Leaf, micro-greens from Red Rake Farm and Arugula from Endless Summer Harvest.

Smith Meadows Kitchen Beef Pot Pie served with wine and Life Truffles

Farm Raised & Local Romance in a Meal

Life Truffles make any occasion special– not only for the delicious desserts, but also for the kindness and love Terri puts into her work.

Smith Meadows Cow in Winter

How Local is it?

We were mentioned in the Washington Post this week in an article called “In Winter, farmers markets turn into value (added) villages.” by Tim Carman.

Smith Meadows Grill at the Arlington Courthouse Market on Saturdays

Get it while it’s Hot and Delicious

We knew how delicious Smith Meadows Half Smokes would be, and now thanks to Northern Virginia Magazine so will hundreds of hungry market goers.

Mrs. Ratner's Russian Cabbage Soup

No Soup for You

Cooking with friends at a leisurely pace is a better term for our classes. If that’s what you want then join us for our next class Thinking Toward Thanksgiving on November 6th from 10-1.

Making Pesto at Smith Meadows Kitchen

An article well done!

Thanks to Laetitia Clayton’s writing and Rich Cooley’s photography, there is a wonderful article about our cooking classes in the Northern Virginia Daily.

2010 Kitchen Apprentice, Kate Westlund

Our Kitchen Staff

Smith Meadows Kitchen has had the pleasure of employing many dedicated people. When our kitchen requires a shift because of what is in season,