Thursday, September 6, 2012

Tasty and Healthy - September 6, 2012

Gosh! We are still underwater in many places on this side of Brooksville, but at least no damage - just difficulty getting into our fields. We hope this posting finds you and your family well and enjoying life.

How about a fresh tomato sandwich. Make a fresh Avocado guacamole spread (recipe below), add meat, eggs, cheese or other vegetables. Mmmmmm...

Currently we are preparing our fields to plant Autumn and Winter Crops.

Pesticide-free Okra is currently being harvested. Have you tried grilling it or roasting it yet? (Recipes on the right)

If interested in SHELLED black-eye peas or zipper peas, please phone the farm to place an order. Peas are in our standard two pound bag. $8 per bag.

Did you know...

vine ripened tomatoes turn color from bottom to top?

Did you know...

1 cup diced or sliced fresh tomatoes is full of nutrients?

Tomato accompaniments provide interesting, nutrient-rich, flavorful boosts to meals, snacks and appetizers.

Recipes below

As always, please feel free to phone the farm for special requests or special orders. We'll do everything we can to accommodate you. If you need something from the Farmers Market in Plant City, it is best to phone by Wednesday afternoon.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services visits to our farm regularly to test our soil and plants. For more information about our farming techniques, and the testing we undergo, please click here.

A big thanks from Gran'ma Angie for recycling your shopping bags with us. Please keep them coming!

From the Farmers Market:

Tomatoes

Eggplant

Cucumbers
Green and Red Bell Peppers
Green Jalapenos (be sure to remove the seeds!)

Sweet Cubanella Peppers
Poblano Peppers

Carrots

Sweet Potatoes

Baking Potatoes

Red Skin Potatoes
White Skin Potatoes

Yellow Squash
Zucchini Squash (very tender!)
Butternut Squash

Yellow Onions
Scallion Onions
Red Radish
Beets

Celery
Cabbage
Romaine

Head Lettuce
FLORIDA Avocados (recipes below)
Lemons

Limes
Gala Apples
Bananas

From the Farm:

Reservations being taken for our specialty Traditional Southern Field Peas (phone to order please)
Pesticide-free Okra

Where we will be this week:

Friday - Rolo will be at our Spring Hill Drive location next to the Chevron location. Be sure to phone the farm for any special orders!

Saturday - Joann and Rolo will be at the Hernando County Farmers Market on Hwy 19 with 40 other vendors! Come browse, shop, and visit with your neighbors - it's an all 'round enjoyable time. You'll also be supporting local businesses by visiting their booths. Be sure to phone the farm for any special orders!

Saturday and everyday - Gran'ma Angie, Nana Phyllis, Joann and Rolo will be at the Produce Barn until 6PM.

For our Calendar of Locations, and special times and dates for September, please click here, or click on the Calendar Tab at the top of this page.

Recipes for the Week: