No Produce CSA this year

After much consideration, the kids and I have decided not to offer a Produce CSA this year. I am on the road a lot traveling to help communities across the US rebuild their local slaughter/processing infrastructure and marketing of their farm products. I am also serving on an advisory committee in Washington DC. Along with the responsibilities of running the family farm, there is not any extra time to take on more work. The kids are also taking tougher courses in their homeschooling this year like Latin, Pre-Algebra, Rhetoric and Chemistry which require a more concentrated effort to master. So, as much as we enjoyed working in the garden and growing some really unique and flavorful veggies, we have decided that taking on that level of responsibility this year just is not feasible. We would like to thank all of you that supported the kids in their endeavor. They have learned a lot and will be putting their entrepreneurial skills to work in the future with other farm projects. Warmest Regards, Genell Pridgen

Bobotie (ground beef version)

I wanted to share this recipe for Bobotie - the national dish of South Africa. There are several versions. The ingredients and actual recipe changes from family to family. This one uses ground beef instead of ground lamb.

1 1/4 lb of ground beef
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 TBSP curry powder
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
8 oz of chopped canned tomatoes
1/2 tsp crushed coriander seeds
1/4 cub bread crumbs
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tsp salt,
1 cup of milk
2 large eggs
2 egg yolks
pinch of ground nutmeg

Heat a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Brown beef and onion. Stir in garlic, curry powder, cumin, coriander and tomatoes. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in bread crumbs, peanut butter, 1 1/2 tsp of salt and 1/2 cup of water. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the beef mixture from the pot and drain on paper towels. Transfer to a plate and cool for 20 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2 quart baking dish. Spread the beef mixture in the bottom of the pan. Press down. Whisk together the milk, eggs, egg yolks, nutmeg and the remaining 1/2 tsp salt and pour over the beef.

Set the baking dish into a larger baking pan and add enough hot water to the large pan to come 1 inch up the sides of the baking dish. Cover w/ aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes, until the topping is golden brown.

February Specials - Finally

Sorry y'all. We've been so busy this month that I haven't had time to figure out specials for February. I'm just getting time now. Here they are:

Beef Box A: $25.00
1 pack Kabobs (1.5-2.2 lbs)
1 pack Osso Bucco (1.8-2.6 lb)
...
Beef Box B: $25.00
1 pack Boneless Stew (1-1.5 lb)
1 Brisket (2-2.5 lb)

Chicken Broth Box: $12.99
1 pack of Chicken Backs
1 pack Necks
1 pack of Feet

Beef Liver - $2.50/lb
Pork Chorizo Link - $6.50/lb
Ground Pork - $5.50/lb

Large Eggs 2 doz/$6.00
Jumbo Eggs $3.50 doz

***Huge Super Bowl Party Special***

http://hogwildbbq.blogspot.com/2007/08/chuck-roast-pulled-beef-barbecue.html

***Huge Super Bowl Party Special***

Chuck Roasts - $5.00/lb (was $7.99/lb)
...5 lb Ground Beef - $4.50/lb (was $6.00/lb)

Chuck Roasts are great in slow cooker, oven, or my personal favorite slow-cooked on the smoker. Chuck roasts run ~ 2.5-3 lbs each. Family and friends will come to your house for the game when they know what's cooking! (Check out the recipe above)

Processing Chickens

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January 2011 Specials

SMALL FAMILY VALUE BOX $53.99
1 packages of Split Chicken Breast
2 packages of Drumsticks
1 pack Ground Beef
1 package of Boneless Beef Stew
1 package of Pork Bratwurst
1 package of Pork Chops (2 in pack)
1 package of Italian Cured Pork Jowls “Guanciale” (perfect for seasoning greens/beans or making Italian dishes)
1 package of Mild Sausage (Bulk or Link, you choose)

LARGE FAMILY VALUE BOX $69.99
1 Whole Chicken
2 package Skinless Boneless Breast
1 package of Applewood Bacon (approx. 1 lb)
1 package of Mild Bulk or Maple Pork Breakfast Sausage (you choose)
2 packages of Drumsticks
1 package of Chorizo (Bulk)
1 package of Ground Beef
1 package of Beef Kabobs
1 Spinach/Garlic Chicken Sausage

LAMB BOX $38.99
1 package of Lamb Loin Chops (4 per package – average 1.5 lbs)
1 package of Italian Lamb Sausage
1 packages of Lamb Riblets (perfect for crockpot)
1 package of Lamb Bones (for broth)

BEEF ROAST/GROUND BEEF BOX $46.50
1 Chuck Roast (about 2.5 lbs)
5 lbs Ground Beef

VARIETY BEEF BOX $48.99
1 Skirt Steak (.60-1.0 lbs)
2 packages of Ground Beef
1 package of Short Ribs (1.7-2.2)
1 package of Pastrami (1 lb)
1 package of Beef Kabobs (average 1.5 lbs)

CHICKEN BROTH BOX $13.99
(Make your own big pot of stock. Just add vegetables and herbs, bring to a boil and then simmer all day, portion and then freeze. No MSG and much lower in sodium than store bought broth.)
Here’s a link to a good recipe: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/760093/making_homemade_professionalstyle_chicken.html?cat=22

1 package Chicken Backs
1 package Chicken Necks
1 package of Chicken Feet (Important for the collagen)


* Guanciale (Italian cured Pork Jowl. Essential for your peas and greens on New Year’s Day) $5.00/lb, normally $8.00/lb (approx. .5 – 1.0 lbs)

* Beef Liver - $2.50/lb (normally $3.00/lb)

*Pig Feet - $2.50/lb (normally $3.00/lb) –Recipe for Jamaican Pig’s Feet and Beans (rustic and delicious) http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090218130851AAEwOpk