Acorn Acres Farm (Chesterton, IN)

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Mix up something new with fresh milled flour

Want to mix it up in 2023? Head to our pantry goods aisle to explore our extensive variety of flours. Learn some uses of a few of our favorites below, with many more to choose from — all freshly milled for you!

  • Dark rye flour from Janie’s Mill - Perfect for brownies, cookies or breads with a rich and sweet aftertaste.

  • Buckwheat flour - Naturally gluten-free for light and nutritious pancakes, cookies and waffles.

  • Einkorn flour - This ancient grain is a high protein source and makes a nutty pie crust or cake batter.

  • Cornmeal - Our go-to for flavorful and hearty porridge, breading, and more.

Produce

We are excited to say that this week’s fresh harvest includes locally sourced, picked at its peak leafy greens! But supplies are limited so please pre-order!

  • Beets

  • Blueberries (frozen)

  • Cabbage (green) 

  • Garlic—beautiful, large and small bulbs in limited supply!

  • Herbs — limited supply; pre-order to confirm varieties & availability!

  • Horseradish

  • Jerusalem Artichokes

  • Lettuce (beautiful mixed lettuce in many different colors, flavors and varieties)!

  • Mushrooms—fresh and dried Maitake and dried shiitake!!

  • Onions

  • Potatoes— White & Purple!!

  • Spinach

  • Squash — rich in vitamins A, B6, and C as well as folate, magnesium, fiber, riboflavin, phosphorus, and especially potassium. Helpful tools to prepare our bodies for the cold winter months ahead!

    • Butternut (full size)--stock up and store while you can!

  • Sweet Potatoes

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:

  • A2 protein/grass-fed cow's milk, butter, buttermilk, cheese (cottage 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: Filet Mignon, NY Strip, and Sirloin!

  • Beef Savory Steaks: Chuck Arm, Cubed, and Round (Top & Bottom) Steaks!

  • Beef Roasts: Rump (or Rolled Rump), Round, and Sirloin Tip Roasts!

  • Beef Grill Options: Ground Beef, Patties (3 or 4/pkg), Stew Meat, Soup Bones, Suet (Great for making your own tallow or using just like it is to grease your skillet!) and more! We're also carrying The Brooklyn Hot Dog Company dogs: All Beef, Beef & Pork, and Pepperoni! Chef Tony takes great pride in his work as he seeks the best possible ingredients both in the quality of the meat and in the spices that go into his dogs!

  • Chicken (frozen for the season): Whole and Cut-ups (breasts--boneless & bone in, drums, leg quarters, thighs, and wings), Ground Chicken, Soup Bones (necks and backs) and Organ Meats (feet, heart, liver & gizzards). New: Try our Mild Chicken Italian Sausage!!

  • Lamb: 

    • Ground Lamb or Ground Lamb Patties—4 pieces/patty,

    • Lamb Loin, Rib, Sirloin, or Shoulder Chops

    • Lamb Ribs or Soup Bones

    • Lamb Stew Meat, Shank, Neck Roast, and organ meats

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

    • Pork Chops (thick and thin), steaks, and more! Other cuts: Organ Meats (ask about our 2 for 1 options), Back Fat (Great for making your own lard, sausage, or using just like it is to grease your skillet!). 

    • We have Bacon in limited supply!

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

  • Turkey (frozen for the season): Whole, Breast, Thighs, Drumsticks, Wings, Soup Bones (including backs and feet), and Organ Meats. We have our ground turkey back! If looking for boneless/skinless turkey breast, please order a week ahead!

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