LOTS HAPPENING ON THE FARM: CSA SAVE THE DATE, MONEY SAVING COUPONS, BOOKS 2 EAT, ORILLIA FOOD COUNCIL
Spring Has Officially Arrived!
This is a HUGE newsletter, so grab a coffee (or a glass of wine, depending on the time of day and your preferences) and get cozy. Please let me know if you have any questions. Lots of pork in the freezer still - make sure you check out the Easter Ham recipe - amazing!
We are gearing up for ‘true’ spring by starting seedlings, marking the expected due date for our next litter of bacon bits on the calendar and happily watching the snow melt.
Books 2 Eat - Midland
We will be participating for the 2nd year in a row in a wonderful fundraiser for the Midland Public Library - Books 2 Eat. Competitors put their creative caps on and transform a book into an edible creation. Guests enjoy wine and appetizers while judging who has made their book come to (edible) life in the best possible way. Once a winner is announced, guests then get to feast on the ‘books’. It’s such a fun event with local chefs and businesses all getting in on the act.
Last year Nathan and I turned The Hobbit into a delicious landscape of caraway seed cakes, pork pies with lard crust and apple raspberry jam mini pies. It was delicious (but we didn’t win)
This year, we have chosen a family classic
(Shhh! It’s a secret), and here is an exclusive teaser of our planning:
As of right now (Friday pm) there *may* still be tickets available. Stop in at the Midland Public Library or Grounded Coffee to pick yours up today! The tickets in previous years have sold out, so go buy yours now to avoid disappointment!
The event runs this Sunday, March 29 starting at 2pm. Tickets are $20.00
Orillia Food Council
Nathan will be attending and speaking at the Orillia Food Council’s meeting this Saturday at the Orillia Public Library. If you live in the area and think farmers, food and how it all works together is important, you may want to make plans to attend. The meeting runs on Saturday, March 28 from 230-430.
Easter Weekend
We are also watching Easter approach at a fast clip on the calendar!
In my internet travels I have come across this AMAZING
sounding Siracha Slow Cooker Ham. This is happening at our house for the holidays - yumm!
Check out the recipe by clicking the link below:
http://thefoodcharlatan.com/2015/02/27/easy-spicy-ham-slow-cooker-recipe/
Forest Raised, Smoked Berkshire Ham
$10/lb
We have a limited number of delicious smoked Berkshire Easter Hams available for those of you who wish to add a deliciously local twist to your family celebrations.
Most hams will fall in the 4lb range. When ordering, please indicate your preferred size and we’ll do our best (+/-lb) to accommodate your choice.
Frozen Pork
Is your freezer looking a little bare?
We can help with that!
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END OF MARCH PROMO:
For every $50 you spend on Forested Heritage Berkshire Pork, you will receive a
$5 coupon to spend on your next purchase with us.
Good food, good deals!
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(prices are per pound)
Bacon 12 approx 1lb package of heritage, smoky deliciousness
*bacon quantities are very, very limited*
Sausages 10 our Single Herd Sausage. Delicious & Juicy. Packages are approx 1lb
Honey Garlic, Spicy, Oktoberfest, Breakfast*sold out*, Farmers *sold out*
Pork Chops 10 2 per package, bone in. Great flavour, excellent marbling
Smoked Pork Chops 12 2 per package, smoked to perfection
Ground Pork 10 our Single Herd Ground Pork. Tourtierre anyone?
Cubed Pork 10 - perfect for stews & casseroles. Packages are approx 1lb
Smoked Ham Roast 10 a traditional fixture on your holiday table
Pork Loin Roast 10 boneless, skinless. This tender roast is waiting for your special touch Butt Roast 9 this is THE pulled pork roast. Flavour to the max!
Shoulder Roast 9 skin on and bone in. If you like pork craklin’ this is the roast for you 9
HOW TO ORDER
Please respond to this newsletter or send to Melissa (at) 10foldfarms (dot) com.
Include the items you would like, where you would like to pick up and any special requests you may have.
We process orders in a first come, first served basis.
Please order early to avoid disappointment of items being sold out.
Once we receive your email order, you will receive a confirmation email with a total and a pick up day/time confirmation.
Please see the pick up/deliveries options below.
PICKUP/DELIVERY
@theFarm
Monday March 30, Tuesday March 31 or Wednesday April 1
As long as you make an appointment, pick up time is flexible:)
Midland
Tuesday, March 31 @ Ciboulette et Cie
Time: Let’s make a date :) (But between 1 and 3 would be great!)
Please note, we can also make arrangements outside of this time.
Delivery to your home or business is also possible.
Orillia
Monday Mar 30, Tuesday March 31 or Wednesday April 1st.
Delivery to your home or office by appointment.
Please indicate your preferred day/time when you place your order.
CSA [Save The Date]
Our ever popular Community Supported Agriculture Program is receiving it’s final (organizational) touches and will be open for registration soon.
An overview for those who may have not heard of a CSA before:
At 10foldfarms we offer a seasonal basket of delicious farm fresh veggies each week running from approximately the May long weekend until Thanksgiving weekend.
Each week you will receive 6-10 items depending on the time of year and the success of the crops.
Here is a list of most of the items we grow on the farm:
...............10fold farms Sample Veggie Menu 2015...............
Spring
ASPARAGUS - The 3 year wait will make this crop extra delicious!Salad Blend - handpicked baby salad leaves, chard, kale, spinach, beets, arugula, mizuna, and many more changing each weekBraising Blend - handpicked salad great for eating fresh or light cooking to add depth radish, mustard, kale, collards, etcGreen Onions - use in cooking or freshSpinach - mixed baby and large leaf spinaches for fresh or cookingPeas - snow, sugar snap, poddedBeets - round, cylinder, golden, red, candystripedKale & Collard Greens - high in phytonutrients, great tastingMustard Greens - a hot and spicy blend of purple and green salad leaves. Gives a spicy zip to your salad or can be used in cookingStir Fry Mix - flowering broccoli, bok choi, asian greensGarlic Greens - one of the best flavors of early spring, a great addition to any dishRadish - pink, white, red, breakfast, saladBaby Turnips - perfect tossed with butter or in a stirfryDandelion Greens - chock full of nutrientsHerbs - cut and pottedAnd More
Summer
Garlic Scapes - great for pestoBeans - green, yellow, purple, scarlettsSalad Blends - handpicked baby salad leaves, chard, kale, spinach, beets, arugula, mizuna, and many more changing each weekLettuces - mixed head lettuces to make your own salads and sandwichesMushrooms - shittake, oysterBraising Blend -handpicked salad great for eating fresh or light cooking to add depth radish, mustard, kale, collards, etcGreen Onions - use in cooking or freshBeets - round, cylinder, golden, red, candystripedKale & Collard Greens - high in phytonutrients, great tastingMustard Greens - a hot and spicy blend of purple and green salad leaves. Gives a spicy zip to your salad or can be used in cookingStir Fry Mix- flowering broccoli, bok choi, asian greenGreen Garlic - eat fresh or cooked to add a great flavor to your dishesTomatoes - mixed heirlooms , table, cooking and salad tomatoesBasil - sweet, cinnamon, puple, lemon and moreMint - chocolate, pear, sweet, peppermint, mojitoPotatoes - fingerlings, purples, reds, whites, goldsGarlic - a variety of garlics, ranging from mild to hotPeppers - sweet, mild, hot & very hotOkra - great in soups and stews, can also be friedEggplant - wonderful in dips, stir fry, roasted or marinatedPodded Radish- a cross between a pea and a bean with a spicy kickTomatillos - salsa verde anyone?Cilantro a perfect partner for salsa verdeCucumbers - lemon, pickling, saladDill - cucumber’s best friendHerbs - thyme, sage rosemary, cut and pottedOnions - cooking and saladAnd More
Fall
Potatoes - fingerlings, purples, reds, whites, goldsGarlic - a variety of garlics, ranging from mild to hoSquash - butternut, blues, roasting and pies. Decorative pumpkins available tooSalad Blend - handpicked baby salad leaves, chard, kale, spinach, beets, arugula, mizuna, and many more changing each weekBraising Blend -handpicked salad great for eating fresh or light cooking to add depth radish, mustard, kale, collards, etcGreen Onions - use in cooking or freshSpinach - mixed baby and large leaf spinaches for fresh or cookingKale & Collard Greens - high in phytonutrients, great tastingBeets - round, cylinder, golden, red, candystripedMustard Greens - a hot and spicy blend of purple and green salad leaves. Gives a spicy zip to your salad or can be used in cookingStir Fry Mix - flowering broccoli, bok choi, asian greensRadish - pink, white, red, breakfast, saladTomatillos salsa verde anyone?
Ground Cherries - a sweet treat from yesteryear. Eat fresh or make jam
Herbs - cut and potted
And More
Pricing, start date and other details coming soon!
Have a great weekend :)
Yours in Local (delicious) Food,
Melissa & Nathan
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