Quarterly Egg Share Info:

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to let you know that we have started a QUARTERLY EGG SHARE PROGRAM. Please review the info below. You can pick the same day every week to come and get your eggs at the farm or if you find 3 or more people in your neighborhood who are interested (and someone willing to have a cooler on their front porch for a few hours one day a week), we are willing to deliver. We do have a few neighborhoods now and the way it works is we drop off a cooler of eggs at the same persons house on Thursdays. Those participating in the program pick up their eggs from 2:30-6:30. If anyone forgets to pick up their eggs, we donated their share for the week to a local food pantry.

If you are interested in started the quarterly egg share program, the next quarter starts next week (Dec 27th-31st) and runs for 12 weeks. Please send me an e-mail to confirm your order along with the day/est. time you will pick up your eggs each week. Along with a check to the farm address below. (Do not worry about the delivery charge unless we confirm a neighborhood pick up site/day/time)



QUARTERLY EGG SHARE INFO: (12 weeks)

1/2 Share = 1 Dozen every other week = $15 (plus $2.00 per quarter for delivery charge)

Full Share = 1 Dozen every week = $30 (plus $4.00 per quarter for delivery charge)
1 & 1/2 Shares = 1 Dozen one week and 2 dozen the next = $45 (plus $4.00 per quarter for delivery charge)
2 Full Shares = 2 Dozen every week = $60 (plus $4.00 per quarter for delivery charge

Fresh Chickens

Butchering fresh chickens on Wednesday. Anyone looking for a fresh holiday chicken let me know, we'll deliver.

Also, fresh eggs for your holiday cooking!!

Dec 1 - This week:

Farm Fresh Eggs, frozen puree pumpkin, and freshly frozen chickens (whole and cut).  Let me know if you need anything!

Thanksgiving Week

Fresh Eggs and Puree Pumpkin for holiday cooking!  Swing into the farm anytime this week.  CLOSED on Thanksgiving DAY

Holiday Cooking

Fresh Eggs and Puree Pumpkin available for holiday cooking! Swing into the farm any time.

Newsletter

Just sent out the November newsletter. If you are interested in getting on our newsletter/email updates list please send your email address to hillsongridgefarm@gmail.com

Sauk Market Thursday (Nov. 18)

I will be making a delivery to Ancient Healing (in the Eagle Plaza) up in sauk this week Thursday. If anyone in that area needs fresh eggs or chickens please let me know.

Thanks
Jamie

Fresh Chickens this week

Hi Everyone,
We are butchering chickens on Tues. They will be between 5-8lbs and $2.50/lb. Anyone interested please let me know by 10am Tuesday morning. We are getting down to the last of this batch (we may have one more week of butchering depending on how many we have to do on Tues). Do to popular demand we did get another small batch of baby chicks a few weeks ago but the will not be ready til after the first of the year.

Have a great week!
Jamie

P.S. We have fresh eggs available daily, just stop by the farm to pick them up! Great for Holiday baking.

Fresh Puree Pumpkin: Great for Cooking!

2cups = $3.00
4cups = $5.00

Don't miss your chance. Never canned/no preservatives. They will be avail fresh this weekend, stop by the farm anytime, they are in the fridge in the garage.  We will freeze whatever is left and they will be available until Thanksgiving!!!

Have a great Weekend!
Jamie

Last chance for Chickens!!!

Last chance for ordering fresh chickens for this week...orders must be in by 2pm today!!

Chickens and Eggs!

Hi All,

We are going to be butchering chickens again this week.  They are around 5-8lbs. ($2.50/lb) If anyone is interested in a fresh chicken let me know.

Fresh Eggs $2.50/dozen...available daily

**Next week we will be doing a random drawing for eggs. If your name gets picked you will receive one dozen eggs for FREE. If you wish to pass on the eggs let us know or give them to someone you know. Our eggs are GREAT! They are full of nutrition which you will see when you crack them into a frying pan and see a huge mound of golden yolk...nothing like the store eggs.**

Thanks,
Jamie

Sauk Market tomorrow (Thurs Oct 28) around noon

I will be making deliveries to Sauk tomoro around noon.  I will bring any pre-orders to Ancient Healing (in the Eagle Plaza).

Available for Delivery:

Fresh Eggs $2.50/doz
Fresh or Frozen chickens: $2.50/lb (if you order chickens it would be best if you could meet me at noon at Eagle Plaza for pick-up)

Sweet Potatoes (small and large)
Red Potatoes
Carrots
Winter Acorn Squash
Spaghetti Squash
Pie Pumpkins

Please e-mail or call me with your orders by 10am Thursday!!

Hold on to your hats:)
Jamie

No Open Market at the Farm today (Wed Oct 27)

Sorry everyone, there will NOT be open market at the farm 2day.  If you need something let me know and we will figure out a time to meet.

Thanks
Jamie

Produce Still Available:
Sweet Potatoes
Squash
Red Potatoes
Carrots
Pie Pumpkins
some eggplant and kohlrabi

New list of available produce for today's market at the farm - now until 6pm

2 pints of Raspberries (1st come 1st serve)
Eggplant
3 small green peppers
Yellow Beans
Green Beans
Purple Beans (some)
Carrots
Sweet Potatoes
Pie Pumpkins
Winter Acorn Squash
Buttercup Squash (some)
Butternut Squash (some)
Winter Stripped Squash
Spaghetti Squash
Some Onions
Red Potatoes (small and lg)
Fresh Eggs
Freshly Frozen Chickens - whole and cut

Open Market at Farm til 6pm 2nite.

Deliveries to Sauk (pre-orders only) 2moro around noon to Ancient Healing (in the Eagle Plaza)

Wed (Tomorrow): Open Market at the Farm, 3pm-6pm

If that time doesn't work for you let me know and we can figure something out.

Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Red Potatoes, Purple Beans and Green Beans (possibly yellow beans too yumyum) Some squash and onions.

Fresh Eggs and Freshly Frozen Chickens (whole and cut)!!

See You 2moro!

Oct. 18 - what's available this week and Market times!

Carrots
Sweet Potatoes
Red Potatoes
Some Onions
Some squash
Pie Pumpkins

Fresh Eggs
Freshly Frozen Chickens...whole and cut

Open Market at the FARM: Wed 3pm-6pm
Delivery: To Sauk - drop off site at Ancient Healing (in the eagle plaza): Thursday by noonish. Pre-orders must be in to me by 10am Thursday morning.

Have a great week!
Jamie

Available Produce this week, and Market times

Sweet Potatoes
Carrots
Red Potatoes
Onions
Spaghetti Squash
Winter Acorn and Winter Stripped Squash
Buttercup Squash (only a few left)
Green Beans
Purple Beans
some watermelons they are small so you get a couple with each order

Fresh Eggs $2.50/dozen

Chickens: whole and cut $2.50/lb.  They were butchered last week so they are frozen but are GREAT! We will continue to butcher the next few weeks. (will not be cutting anymore so first come first serve for the cut chickens)  Sizes range from 4.5-around 7lbs.  Place your orders today.  Keep in mind once we are done with chickens (in about 4wks) we will not have fresh chickens again until July 2011.  We will always have some in the freezer for purchase but not a lot of freezer space, so if you have the space large orders will get you thru the winter/spring months!!

If you find some time for canning and freezing we have enough product for large orders of:  Winter Acorn Squash, Spaghetti Squash (this week only for squash) - Carrots, regular and SWEET POTATOES. We just found out that you can shred and freeze regular potatoes for "hashbrowns".  I picked a 5gallon bucket full of green beans if anyone wants them for canning this week! Just let me know.

Open Market at Farm on Wednesday 3pm-6pm.  I will not be around the farm on Saturday but if anyone wants to stop by just let me know and we will make sure someone is around!!!

I will be making deliveries to Sauk on THURSDAY this week. Ancient Healing (in the Eagle Plaza) has offered to be a drop off/pick up site (thank you Betty). Please have your orders to me by 8pm on Wednesdays.

If our market times do not work for you just contact me and we will make something work.  There is usually someone around the farm but if not the produce is in the garage so I can talk you thru your order, just give me a call!

Have a great week and continue to enjoy the awesome weather!!!
Stay healthy,
Jamie

Fresh Chickens for Sale

We cut them into quarters and vacuum sealed them, makes easy for cooking if you don't have time to cook a whole one. Let me know if you are interested!

Available Produce, Chicken and Market Times

Carrots
Beans
Sweet Potatoes
Red Potatoes
Onions
Eggplant
Spaghetti Squash
Winter Acorn Squash
Buttercup Squash
Delicate and Winter Stripped Squash
Watermelon
Pie Pumpkins
Fresh Eggs

I will be in Sauk 2moro at the Eagle Plaza from 11am-12:30pm.  Pre-orders for sauk would be greatly appreciated, but I will be setting up my table for a bit.  

Open Market at the Farm 2moro: 3pm-5pm (can be later by request)

Also we are butchering small chickens (3-4.5lbs).  We are planning on cutting and vacuum sealing this batch, but I am happy to sell whole ones too, just let me know which you are interested in.  The chickens are $2.50/lb plus an additional dollar added to the total of the cut chickens.

Any questions please let me know.
Enjoy the wonderful Fall Weather! 
Jamie 

Open Market at the Farm!

Open Market at the Farm 2day!! 3pm-5pm (can be later if needed). Just got to the farm and we have LOTS of goodies today so please treat yourself and stop on by!!!

Sept 28 - This week's available produce and market times

Green Beans
Yellow Beans
Purple Beans
Eggplant
Carrots
Red Potatoes
Some Peppers (by request only)
Watermelon
Sweet Potatoes
Onions
Spaghetti Squash
Buttercup Squash
Delicate Squash
Winter Acorn Squash
Pumpkins (small and for making pies)

Fresh Eggs: Dozen and 18pks

Freshly Frozen Chickens. We will butcher again later this week and next week for those of you looking for fresh fresh chickens!

Stew Chickens. We butchered them last week and frozen them right away. They are excellent for soups!!! Only a few left so place your order now!

There will be no more boxes for the year but you are welcome to put a box of produce together and get a discount!!!

Market Times:
Sauk (eagle plaza) - Wed = 11:15am -12:30pm
Farm - Wed = 3pm - 5pm (can be later just call first)

Farm - Sat = 9am-noon

If these market times do not work for you just give me a call and we will work something out.

Thanks and enjoy the beautiful fall weather!!
Jamie

Egg Deliveries

We are trying to put together a delivery system for Eggs.  Anyone interested in having eggs delivered to their home please let me know.  I was thinking Tuesdays and Fridays or Mondays and Thursdays.  Just looking for a little feedback.

Thanks, Jamie

No Sauk Market this week; Wed market is at the farm

Hi everyone, there will be no market in sauk this week, but if you need produce please let me know and we will arrange for deliver to the Eagle Plaza.  If you want to come to the farm for Wed farmers market please let us know so we can make sure someone is around. Sorry for any inconvenience. 

We did not butcher chickens this week but have a few frozen ones from last week that are available if anyone is interested.

Farm Fresh Eggs
Carrots
Sweet Potatoes
Onions
Red Potatoes
Watermelons
Squash
Some Peppers (by request)
**Pie Pumpkins next week

No boxes this week but please come to the farm and put a box together if you wish.

Stay Healthy, Jamie

Sept 15 Farmers Markets!

SAUK:  11a.m. - 1p.m.

FARM:  3pm - 6pm

Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Red Potatoes, Carrots, Onions, Peppers, Watermelons, some tomatoes, herbs, fresh eggs and chickens!!!

Eggs!

Farm fresh eggs available daily.  $2.50/dozen.

Chickens available

We butchered chickens again 2day.  Between 4 and 5 pounds. $2.50/lb

First come first serve!!! It's getting cool enough for homemade chicken noodle soup!!!!

Jamie:)

This week's produce/box info & WE HAVE EGGS!!!

Hope everyone has a great week!

Carrots
Onions
Sweet Potatoes
Red Potatoes
a few tomatoes
some peppers
Watermelon
Acorn Squash
Spaghetti Squash
Delicate Squash
Kohlrabi
Basil and Parsley

Brown Eggs: $2.50/doz

Small Box: $20
Large Box: $35

Farmer's Market today at Sauk!

Farmers Market at Sauk, 3pm-6pm.   If anyone is looking for fresh eggs let us know.  Our hens are laying almost 5 dozen a day!!!

Sept 11 Farmer's market at THE FARM !!!

Hi Everyone,

There will be NO market in Sauk tomorrow Saturday morning. Instead we will have open market at THE FARM 9am-12pm. Sorry for any inconvenience. Hope to see you at the farm tomorrow!
Thanks, Jamie

Sweet Potatoes!

Yum Yum

Chickens!

Leo butchered chickens today. They are between 3.5 and 4.5lbs again.($2.50/lb) First come, first served. Available for pick up 2moro (Wed) at open market at the farm: 3pm-6pm.

Let me know if you want me to reserve on for you.  Jamie

This weeks produce!

Carrots
Onions
Celery
Kohlrabi ??
Tomatoes (all types)
Watermelons
Red and Green Bell Peppers
Habenero and Jalapeno Peppers
Eggplant (by request only)
Red Potatoes
Winter Buttercup Squash
Delicate (sweet potato) Squash
Winter Acorn Squash
Spaghetti Squash
Basil and Parsley
EGGS! The new laying hens are really starting to lay. The eggs are a little small but very good. If you want to get on the list just let me know. We should soon be to the point were we will have eggs available daily!
Those of you looking for fresh food to feed your infants, squash and carrots are great for freezing and canning baby food! We will have sweet potatoes soon too!
Have a Great Week!  Jamie

SEPT 1 - Today's Farmer's Markets

11am - 1:30pm at Sauk
3pm - 6pm at the Farm

Concord Grapes, Delicate, winter acorn, and spaghetti Squash, Red and Green Bell Peppers, Watermelon, Tomatoes!!

This week's produce info

Carrots
Onions
Tomatoes (all types)
Cherry tomatoes
Watermelons
Concord Grapes
Red and Green Bell Peppers
Habenero and Jalapeno Peppers
Eggplant (by request only)
Red Potatoes
Winter Buttercup Squash
Delicate (sweet potato) Squash
Winter Acorn Squash
Spaghetti Squash
Basil and Parsley

Canning Tomatoes: 1/2 bushel=$15 Full =$25

Bushel of Carrots: $20

Those of you looking for fresh food to feed your infants, squash and carrots are great for freezing and canning baby food! We will have sweet potatoes soon too!

Have a Great Week!

Jamie

CHICKENS are ready!!

Hi Everyone,
Can't believe it is almost September already. Just thought I'd let you know we are butchering our next batch of chickens. They are currently at the 3.5 - 4.5lb stage. If anyone is interested let me know. We are butchering today and again next week. If you would like your chickens bigger just let me know so I can get you on the list. Yum Yum!

Thanks, Jamie

Aug 30 - Sauk Farmers Market Today!

3pm-6pm. at Eagle Plaza!

Tomatoes, Peppers, Onions, Basil, Parsley, H2o melons, Squash Galore, Carrots, Red Potatoes, Eggplant, and more! Maybe Sweet Potatoes!!!

Aug 29 - TOMATOES!!!

If anyone need tomaotes for Salsa or canning let us know.
1/2 bushel - $15,  Full - $25.

We've got peppers and onions too!!!

Aug 28 - Farmers Market at Sauk

Sauk Market,  8am-noon

Who invented tomatoes?

Aug 25 - Farmer's Markets Today

Sauk 11am-1:30pm & at the Farm 3pm-6pm.
Tomatoes, Carrots, Onions, Spaghetti Squash, Cherry Tomatoes, Peppers, Melons, Potatoes, Basil and Parsley.

Aug 24 - This week's produce!

Here's what's waiting for you this week! Keep in mind that EVERYTHING is ahead of schedule this year because of the weather this growing season. If you usually do your canning in the fall the produce you are looking for might be done already.

- Raspberries (we don't have many so 1st come 1st serve)
- Carrots
- Onions
- Red Potatoes
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Slicing and Canning Tomatoes (also selling by the 1/2 and full bushel)
- Yellow Tomatoes (less acidic)
- Melons (Muskmelon, cantelope and H20) If you got a melon last week and it wasn't ripe enough just let me know, I'll give you another to try this week.
- Eggplant (last of the crop, by request only)
- Squash = Delicate, Spaghetti, Acorn, Winter Butternut. Here too if you got one that wasn't ripe enough just let us know.
- Cabbage
- Peppers (Bell, Golden Summer/yellow, habenaro and jalapeno, cayenne, hungarian wax)
- Lettuce (by request only)
- Basil and Parsley
- Celery??? Not sure if it's ready but will be trying some this week.

The Sweet Potatoes are close, we would like them to be a bit bigger so they will be available in a week or two.

Small Box = $25
Large Box = $35

Keep in mind you can order in bulk: Potatoes, Onions, Carrots, Tomatoes!
Have a great week!

Aug 24 - Now taking orders!

Now taking orders for 1/2 and full bushels of tomatoes and carrots!!!

Zuni Cafe zucchini pickles

Store the pickles in a non-staining plastic or glass container.  If you wear any color other than yellow while making these pickes, do so at your own risk.  You have been warned.

1 lb zucchini
2 smaill yellow onion
2 tbsp kosher salt
2 cups cider vinegar
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 tsp dry mustard
1-1/2 tsp crushed yellow and/or brown mustard seeds
Scant 1 tsp ground turmeric

Wash and trim the zucchini, then slice them 1/16 inch thick; a mandoline works best.  Slice the onions very thin as well.  Compine the zucchini and onions in a large but shallow non-reactive bowl, add the salt and toss to distribute.  Add a few ice cubes and cold water to cover, then stir to dissolve the salt.  alternatively, transfer the salted zucchini and onion slices to a Japanese pickle maker and screw down the top; do not add any water or ice cubes.

After about 1 hour, taste and feel a piece of zucchini - it should be slightly softened.  Drain and pat dry.

Combine the vinegar, sugar, dry mustard, mustard seeds and turmeric in a small saucepan and simmer for 3 minutes.  Set aside until just warm to the touch.  (If the brine is too hot, it will cook the vegetables and make the pickles soft instead of crisp).

Return the zucchini to a dry bowl and pour over the cooled brine.  Stir to distribute the spices.  Transfer the pickle to jars, preferably ones that have "shoulders" to hold the zucchini and onions beneath the surface of the brine.  Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least a day before serving to allow the flavors to mellow and permeate the zucchini, turning them a brilliant chartreuse color.

Pickled Zucchini Ribbons

Makes 2 quarts

2 lbs medium zucchini
2 medium onions
2 tbsp coarse salt
1 quart cider vinegar
2 cups sugar
1 tbsp dry mustard
1 tbsp yellow mustard seed
1-1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin

Using a mandoline or sharp knife, cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/8 in thick slices.  Halve onions lengthwise, and cut into 1/8 in thick slices.  Transfer vegetables to a colander set in a bowl.  Toss well with salt.  Refrigerate 1 hour.

Meanwhile, bring vinegar, sugar, and spices to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring.  Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes.  Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.  Rinse zucchini and onions well, and drain.  Pat dry between paper towels.

Transfer zucchini and onions to a large bowl; pour in brine.  Transfer to airtight conatiners; refrigerate at least 1 week (pickles will keep 3 weeks more).

Zucchini Soup

1 lb bulk Italian Sausage (or Italian Sausage links, skins removed)
2 cups celery, sliced diagonally in 1/2 inch slices
2 lb. zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch slices if small, or cut in half or quarters lengthwise if larger and THEN sliced
1 cup chopped yellow onion
2 qts. of tomatoes (or 2, 28 oz cans)
1 tsp Italian seasoning (or mix your own from: basil, oregano, rosemary, marjoram, thyme)
2 tsp each: salt, sugar, and oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder OR 1-2 fresh cloves orf garlic, minced
2 green peppers, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Brown sausage in large Dutch Oven.  Crumble and drain.  Add celery, cook 20 minutes.  Add rest of the ingredients EXCEPT green pepper.  Heat to simmer and cook 20 minutes.  Add green pepper and cook 10 minutes or until tender.

Pickled Zucchini with Herbs

2 pounds fresh, firm squash (zucchini and/or yellow squash), cut crosswise into 1/4 inch slices
2 small onions, thinkly sliced
1/4 cup Kosher salt
water
3 cups white vinegar
2 cups sugar
1 tbsp mixed peppercorns
2 tsp mustard seed
1/2 tsp turmeric
8 sprigs lemon thyme or dill
1 jalapeno, diced

Place squash and onion slices in a large nonreactive bowl along with the salt and add enough water to cover by 1 inch.  Set aside for 2 hours; drain thoroughly.  Place squash and onions in a large nonreactive pot and set aside. 

Combine remaining ingredients in a separate pan and bring to a boil.  Pour over sliced vegetables and let stand for 2 hours.  Prepare canning jars and lids according to manufacturer's directions.

Bring the pot to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.  Divide vegetables evenly among 3 sterilized pint jars, then cover with enough hot cooking liquid to leave about 1/4 inch of space at the top of each jar.  Cover with sterilized lids and bands and then process for 15 minutes in a boiling water canner.  Remove and set aside to cool.

Aug 23 - NO SAUK MARKET TODAY

Sorry everyone, there will be no Sauk market today...I have caught some kind of bug (not the ones out in the field hahaha). If you need anything before Wednesdays market please contact me and I will do my best to have someone get it to you.

Take Care,

Jamie

Fried Eggplant with Honey, Mint, and Sesame Seeds

Makes 8 servings.

1 lb. eggplant, peeled, cut cosswise into 1/8 inch thick rounds (about 32)
4 cups water
2-1/4 tsp salt
2/3 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup whole milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Olive oil (for frying)
1/4 cup honey
3 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves

Place eggplant in large bowl.  Add 4 cups water and 2 tsp salt.  Let soak 30 minutes.  Drain well; pat eggplant dry with paper towels.

Mix flour, baking powder, and remaining 1/4 tsp salt in medium bowl.  Whisk in milk and eggs.

Heat enough oil to come 1/2 inch up sides of pan in heavy large skillet over medium heat.  Working in batches, dip eggplant rounds in batter, then fry in oil until golden, about 30 seconds per side.  Transfer to paper towels to drain.

Warm honey in small soucepan over medium heat.  Place eggplant rounds on platter.  Drizzle with honey.  Sprinkle with sesame seeds and mint; serve warm or at room temperature.

Italian Pickled Zucchini

Makes 3 cups, or 6 half-cup servings.

Canola oil spray
2 large zucchini, cut at slight angle into 1/4 inch slices
1 medium carrot, cut at slight angle into 1/4 inch slices
1 small green bell pepper, seeded, halved
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup water
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Coat a baking sheet with spray oil.  Arrange zucchini on the sheet in one layer.  Spray zucchini liberally with cooking spray.  Roast until zucchini is just slightly softened, 12 to 15 minutes.  Transfer to a bowl.  Add carrot and bell pepper.  In a small, non-reactive pan - like an enameld, stainless steel, or non-stick pan - combine vinegar with water,  Add garlic.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.  Pour hot mixture over vegetables.

Cover with a plate or other heavy object to hold vegetables under pickling liquid.  Refrigerate overnight.  Bring to room temperature.  Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Per serving:  30 calories, 0 g. total fat, 5 g. carbohydrate, 1 g. rotien, 2 g. dietary fiber, 203 mg. sodium

Freezing Cherry Tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes on the vine

• - Wash tomatoes, snap off green tops
• - Cut tomatoes into quarters
• - Lay out wax paper on cookie sheet
• - Lay tomatoes on sheet (single layer) 
• - Freeze for 24 hrs
• - Next day place in bags and vacuum seal

Great for adding to stews, soups, casseroles, goulash

Freezing Corn

Boil sweet corn for 2 min.
Remove and put into ice cold H20 (in sink?) until completely cooled.
Cut
Freeze in plastic containers, zip lock bags, or vac seal

When ready to eat later just heat and add butter and salt and pepper