The “gourd” vibes are strong over here at Acorn Acres Farm! Fall is in full swing with 10+ varieties of winter squash in the store and more on the way. Stop by for pumpkins perfect for pie, honeynuts and acorn squash great for roasting, fairytale and mini pumpkins to complete your decor!

Plus, turkey time is right around the corner. We’re planning to have very limited quantities this year so please indicate what size bird and when you’d like to pick it up on your pre-order form in the next few weeks. Thanks for choosing to shop local with us as you plan your fresh and tasty family meals!

Produce

This week’s fresh harvest includes a delicious variety of local, seasonal options! 

• Beets! 

• Blueberries (frozen)

• Cabbage (green or purple)

• Carrots

• Cauliflower—we hope!!

• Cherry Tomatoes

• Daikon Radish—one will serve a family of 3, unique and flavorful! 

• Eggplant—many varieties (including those with few seeds)!

• Garlic

• Green Onions

• Green or Red Bell Peppers and other Sweet Pepper Varieties (Yummy, Jimmy Nardello, Lesya, etc.) — rare finds and slowly fading as the weather cools down so get them while you can!!

• Green Beans (bush, filet, and vine varieties of multiple colors and flavors) 

• Heirloom Tomatoes—Many colors and varieties (including cherry)! Our heirloom paste tomatoes are great for making your favorite sauces, pastes, and for eating! Don't miss the season for eating and storing fresh and nutritious tomato flavors!

• Herbs—Fresh chives, dill, lavender, lemongrass, mint, oregano, parsley, sage, thyme, and some surprises!! Many dried options! 

• Hot Pepper Varieties (some that will ignite the pallet of even the most tolerant)!—chili, datil, jalapeño, poblano, serrano, shishito, sugar rush, Thai, and additional chili varieties (fading with the cold so get them while you can and dry them at home for your winter dishes)!

• Kale (curly)

• Leeks—Enjoy them in your favorite soup stocks or just enjoy them!

• Lettuce (whole heads and some mixed)

• Mixed Greens (limited varieties)

• Onions —Candy onions, white, "red" (purple), and longkeepers!

• Potatoes—medium to large Purple, Red Nolans, Kennebecs, and Yukon Golds!! Fresh dug . . . amazing flavor! 

• Pumpkins and other Winter Squash (and gourde) varieties including winter luxury pumpkins, autumn frost, buttercups, honey boat delicata, honey nut butternut and full-size butternut, green and cream—Thelma Sanders—acorn, Musqee de Provance (Fairytale Pumpkins), spaghetti squash and many more! Enjoy the season of squash and get your potassium punch of the day!

• Red of Florence, Onion—These oblong, bright red onions have a lot in common with shallots. The red bulbs are packed with anthocyanin, a healthful antioxidant. They are very mild and sweet, great for salads and pickling. A delicious Italian heirloom. Very rare. Enjoy them while they last!

• Red Radish!

• Sweet Potatoes

• Swiss Chard

  As always, our produce is GMO-free and grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides — and we make sure it stays that way, even for crops that are tricky to grow naturally! 
  

Dairy & Eggs

This week’s options include:

• Grass-fed cow's milk, butter, buttermilk, cheese (Caciocavallo, cottage, GGC sharp cheddar, semi-soft, washed rind cheese, traditional tomme, semi-firm, smear-ripened, Alpine style premium reserves and a variety of others), French Dip, Kefir (plain), sour cream, yogurt (plain & vanilla), and whipping cream! 

• Chicken & Duck eggs!

  Learn more about our eggs and why the creamy, delicious dairy we carry tastes so good!
  

Meat Availability

This week’s options (while supplies last) include:

• Beef Prime Steaks: Filets, NY Strips, and Sirloin Steaks! Denver Steaks as well this week!

• Beef Savory Steaks & Ribs: Cubed Steaks, Flat Iron, Mock Tenderloin, and Short Ribs!

• Beef Grill Options: Ground Beef and Ground Round, Beef Patties (3 or 4 pk), Suet (for getting your skillet hot, with flavor), and more! We're also carrying The Brooklyn Hot Dog Company dogs: All Beef or Beef & Pork! Buy two and get 15% off, while supplies last (see our box specials including a 15% break on condiments and brioche buns)!

• Beef Stew & Organ Meat Options: Soup Bones, Stew and Organ Meats, including liver! Respect the whole animal and enjoy the health benefits! Ask our team what makes the organ meats so special!

• Chicken (frozen): Whole and Cut-ups (breasts—currently boneless/skinless only, thighs—boneless/skinless or bone-in options, drumsticks, leg quarters, and wings—a 15% discount if you buy 2 pkgs wings!!), Ground Chicken, Soup Bones (necks and backs—2 for the price of 1 while supplies last) and Organ Meats (feet, gizzards, heart, and liver). Also, if you haven't tried our yummy, Mild Chicken Italian Sausage, you're missing out!!

• Lamb: 

  • Ground Lamb (limited so order quick if you want some)!

  • Lamb Loin, Rib, Sirloin, and Shoulder Chops

  • Lamb Stew Meat and Soup Bones

• Pork: Hot and Sweet Italian, Ethiopian Berbere, Fresh Kielbasa, Mild Breakfast, Oaxacan Adobo, and Real Vermonter's Maple Sausage!  All from our pannage raised pork and organically sourced spice blends (featuring the Teeny Tiny Spice Co).

  • Pork Chops (bone-in/thick or thin cuts), Steaks, Spareribs and more! Other cuts: Back Fat (Great for making your own lard, sausage, or using just like it is to grease your skillet!). 

  • Smoked Jowl and pork belly bacon, ham slices, and hocks!! 

  • We're also carrying a variety of hardwood smoked bacon sausage options from Big Fork (from Berkshire Hogs raised on pasture): Cracked Black Pepper, Hickory & Applewood, and Maple & Brown Sugar Sausage! Request a letter from Chef Lance, for details about his practices when placing your order! 

• Turkey (frozen for the season): Cuts are 15% off while supplies last! Breast (bone in) and Wings. We also have ground turkey by the pound!

  Read more about how we raise our grass-fed beef, pastured poultry, pastured pork, and grass-fed lamb.

Fresh Features

Exciting things in store this week, while supplies last!!

• Joe's Bread: Sourdough Bread, bagels, brioche hamburger or sausage / hotdog buns! Featuring Janie's Mill flour!

• Teeny Tiny Spices (entire organic tin collection with recipes and featured in our pork sausage)! Enjoy the spice of life in each amazing variety!